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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Pasco

Washington · 20,337 residents · 38.963 sq mi
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Pasco has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,897. Population has fallen 37% since 2000, a loss of 11,729 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $45,300. At a median age of 27.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 43% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 27.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

20,337
−37%vs 2000
vs 32,066 in 2000
1990 – 2025
522 / sq mi
−37%vs 2000
vs 823 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
27.1
+2%vs 2000
vs 26.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
14K32K50K68K85K1990201020202024Pasco
202480K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,897
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,540 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,016
−40%vs 2000
vs $13,404 in 2000
US average: $14,340
33.0%
+9.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$45,300
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $86,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$284
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $466 in 2000
US average: $450
47.4%
−12.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.0% in 2000
52.6% rent
2.5
+1%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic37%(11,865)
Black2.9%(940)
Hispanic / Latino56.3%(18,041)
Asian1.7%(539)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.7%(21,062)
1990
White, non-Hispanic59.9%(12,175)
Black5.5%(1,125)
Hispanic / Latino41.3%(8,392)
Asian2.5%(499)
Other32.1%(6,538)
Diversity Score85.2%(17,323)
85
+30%vs 2000
vs 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.8%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
57.7%
+1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 55.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.0%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.0 min
+28%vs 2000
vs 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Pasco, Washington?

Pasco, Washington has about 20,337 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Pasco, Washington?

The typical household in Pasco, Washington earns about $17,897 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pasco, Washington expensive?

In Pasco, Washington, the median home is worth about $45,300, and the typical rent is about $284 a month.

How educated are people in Pasco, Washington?

About 8.8% of adults age 25 and over in Pasco, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pasco, Washington?

About 33.0% of people in Pasco, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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

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