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Raymond

Washington · 3,235 residents (2025 est.) · 4.105 sq mi
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Raymond has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,516. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $267,500. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 51% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 100%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,210
+8%since 2000
from 2,975 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
782 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 725 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.9
+12%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,235 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Raymond
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,516
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,759 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,970
+151%since 2000
from $13,910 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.6%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.8%
−10.9 ptssince 2000
from 24.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.519
+4%since 2010
from 0.498 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing10.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$267,500
+100%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
79.1%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
20.9% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
13.0%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.5
+94%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
67
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.6%(2,337)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(273)
Asian7%(209)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.7%(1,121)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.9%(2,181)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino16.8%(539)
Asian2.4%(77)
Other12.9%(413)
Diversity Score61.6%(1,978)
Diversity Score
62
+64%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
−7%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.8%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.1%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 52.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.6%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.3%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
57.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
7.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.5%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2012
from 23.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.6%
−81.1 ptssince 2013
from 81.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2017
from 74.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2016
from 77.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2016
from 16.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Raymond, Washington?

Raymond, Washington has about 3,210 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Raymond, Washington?

The typical household in Raymond, Washington earns about $48,516 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Raymond, Washington expensive?

In Raymond, Washington, the median home is worth about $267,500.

How educated are people in Raymond, Washington?

About 20.3% of adults age 25 and over in Raymond, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Raymond, Washington?

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

Has Raymond, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Raymond, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 309 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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