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Point Roberts

Washington · 1,314 residents · 4.885 sq mi
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Point Roberts has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,388. Population has declined 4% since 2011. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $239,600. With a median age of 52.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 52.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,314
−4%vs 2011
vs 1,371 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
269 / sq mi
−4%vs 2011
vs 281 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
52.7
−3%vs 2011
vs 54.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,388
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $58,672 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,294
−9%vs 2011
vs $39,696 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.8%
−3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.4% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
−4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
−7%vs 2011
vs 0.462 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade19.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 7%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food5.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade1.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$239,600
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $272,600 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$595
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $751 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.0%
−28.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 73.2% in 2011
19.6% rent
Vacancy rate
65.5%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 65.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
−5.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.8% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.0%
−14.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.3% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.3
−7%vs 2011
vs 4.6 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(1,175)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(21)
Asian9.4%(129)
Other3.4%(46)
Diversity Score31.9%(437)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(1,186)
Black0.7%(9)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(32)
Asian4.4%(58)
Other2.7%(36)
Diversity Score23.8%(313)
Diversity Score
24
−25%vs 2011
vs 32 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.9%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 91.4% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
22.6%
+3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.9% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.9 min
+5%vs 2011
vs 32.3 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.6%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 67.7% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.1% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.2%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.2% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
20.2%
+3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.6% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.5%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.2% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
−2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.6%
−2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.6% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.4%
+3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
58.0%
+6.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.2% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.2%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 59.8% in 2011
Female
37.8%
−2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.2% in 2011
Foreign born
33.5%
−5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.6% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.3%
+3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Point Roberts, Washington?

Point Roberts, Washington has about 1,314 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Point Roberts, Washington?

The typical household in Point Roberts, Washington earns about $55,388 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Point Roberts, Washington expensive?

In Point Roberts, Washington, the median home is worth about $239,600, and the typical rent is about $595 a month.

How educated are people in Point Roberts, Washington?

About 39.9% of adults age 25 and over in Point Roberts, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Point Roberts, Washington?

About 7.3% of people in Point Roberts, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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