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McChord AFB

Washington · 3,188 residents · 5.876 sq mi
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McChord AFB has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,087. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 908 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Renters pay a median $1,806 per month, above the US median of $1,124. At a median age of 21.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 40% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 21.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
1% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

3,188
−22%since 2000
from 4,096 in 2000
1990 – 2024
543 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 697 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
21.9
−2%since 2000
from 22.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
2K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024McChord AFB
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,087
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,319 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$21,338
+71%since 2000
from $12,454 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.5%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
12.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

$1,806
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $699 in 2000
US average: $1,124
1.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
98.7% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.4%(3,006)
Black8.4%(344)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(331)
Asian4%(162)
Other0%
Diversity Score46.4%(1,899)
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.8%(1,778)
Black9.8%(312)
Hispanic / Latino18.4%(586)
Asian3.3%(105)
Other12.9%(413)
Diversity Score78.6%(2,507)
79
+70%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 97.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
9.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.6 min
+56%since 2000
from 10.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
67.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
0.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
80.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2011
from 76.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
32.3%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

58.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
41.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
5.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
1.2%
−98.5 ptssince 2013
from 99.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in McChord AFB, Washington?

McChord AFB, Washington has about 3,188 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McChord AFB, Washington?

The typical household in McChord AFB, Washington earns about $46,087 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McChord AFB, Washington expensive?

In McChord AFB, Washington, the typical rent is about $1,806 a month.

How educated are people in McChord AFB, Washington?

About 21.1% of adults age 25 and over in McChord AFB, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McChord AFB, Washington?

About 12.1% of people in McChord AFB, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has McChord AFB, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, McChord AFB, Washington has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,355 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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