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Pacific

Washington · 7,056 residents (2025 est.) · 2.42 sq mi
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Pacific is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $115,625. Population has grown 28% since 2000. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $489,100. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 89%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,066
+28%since 2000
from 5,527 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,920 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 2,284 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.0
+24%since 2000
from 30.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:7,056 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K7K7K1990201020202024Pacific
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$115,625
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,673 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,546
+106%since 2000
from $18,228 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.6%
+36.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
+11%since 2010
from 0.361 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance13.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Information11.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$489,100
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $142,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,692
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $714 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 55.9% in 2000
41.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.4%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+36%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
84
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(4,572)
Black1.2%(65)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(358)
Asian4.6%(255)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.3%(1,620)
2024
White, non-Hispanic51.4%(3,630)
Black6.7%(473)
Hispanic / Latino22.4%(1,584)
Asian10.7%(756)
Other8.8%(623)
Diversity Score82.8%(5,848)
Diversity Score
83
+182%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
+53%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.6%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−9.6 ptssince 2011
from 14.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 73.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.2%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
48.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
27.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.5%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2012
from 12.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.6%
−71.8 ptssince 2013
from 82.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.9%
+13.2 ptssince 2017
from 84.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
63.7%
−10.9 ptssince 2016
from 74.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
18.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2016
from 9.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pacific, Washington?

Pacific, Washington has about 7,066 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pacific, Washington?

The typical household in Pacific, Washington earns about $115,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pacific, Washington expensive?

In Pacific, Washington, the median home is worth about $489,100, and the typical rent is about $1,692 a month.

How educated are people in Pacific, Washington?

About 22.6% of adults age 25 and over in Pacific, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pacific, Washington?

About 13.8% of people in Pacific, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pacific, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Pacific, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,444 residents, a change of about 53 percent over that period.

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