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Pacific Beach

Washington · 291 residents · 1.208 sq mi
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Pacific Beach is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,000. Population has declined 14% since 2011. Median home value is $99,900. With a median age of 51.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 26.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.6
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
291
−14%vs 2011
vs 340 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
241 / sq mi
−14%vs 2011
vs 281 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
51.6
+35%vs 2011
vs 38.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
0159318477636201020202024Pacific Beach
20240
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,000
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $83,023 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2017
Per capita income
$15,531
−18%vs 2011
vs $18,988 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
43.6%
−15.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 58.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.1%
+2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.1% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
+34%vs 2011
vs 0.284 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade31.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,900
−71%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $355,600 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2017
Median gross rent
$1,290
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,663 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.2%
−16.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.2% in 2011
40.8% rent
Vacancy rate
46.8%
+3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.9% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.1%
−7.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.3% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.6%
+14.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.9% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−62%vs 2011
vs 4.3 in 2011
2010 – 2017
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(302)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.2%(38)
Diversity Score24.8%(84)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(234)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.9%(20)
Diversity Score27.3%(80)
Diversity Score
27
+10%vs 2011
vs 25 in 2011
2010 – 2022
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.4%
−9.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.8%
−3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 86.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.4 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
57.6%
+8.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
23.9%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.7% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
18.5%
−7.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
33.9%
+15.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.9% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
49.1%
−9.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 58.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.9%
−8.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 66.5% in 2011
Female
42.1%
+8.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.5% in 2011
Foreign born
15.6%
+4.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.9% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
−3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
Head to head

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pacific Beach, Washington?

Pacific Beach, Washington has about 291 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pacific Beach, Washington?

The typical household in Pacific Beach, Washington earns about $61,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pacific Beach, Washington expensive?

In Pacific Beach, Washington, the median home is worth about $99,900, and the typical rent is about $1,290 a month.

How educated are people in Pacific Beach, Washington?

About 29.4% of adults age 25 and over in Pacific Beach, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pacific Beach, Washington?

About 26.1% of people in Pacific Beach, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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