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Pacific

Washington · 7,235 residents · 2.42 sq mi
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Pacific has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,022. Population has grown 31% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $305,200. At a median age of 34.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,235
+31%since 2000
from 5,527 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,990 / sq mi
+31%since 2000
from 2,284 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.3
+12%since 2000
from 30.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K7K7K1990201020202024Pacific
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,022
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,673 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,784
+47%since 2000
from $18,228 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.8%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 10%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$305,200
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $142,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,420
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $714 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 55.9% in 2000
43.1% rent
Afford Score
4.7
+51%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic50.1%(3,627)
Black5.7%(415)
Hispanic / Latino20.6%(1,489)
Asian10.2%(740)
Other16.2%(1,173)
Diversity Score85.6%(6,193)
Diversity Score
86
+192%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.3 min
+99%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−11.8 ptssince 2011
from 14.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 73.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.3%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
11.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−77.5 ptssince 2013
from 82.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pacific, Washington?

Pacific, Washington has about 7,235 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pacific, Washington?

The typical household in Pacific, Washington earns about $65,022 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 $305,200, and the typical rent is about $1,420 a month.

How educated are people in Pacific, Washington?

About 20.2% 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 5.3% 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 2,613 residents, a change of about 57 percent over that period.

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

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