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Terrace Heights

Washington · 6,447 residents · 10.515 sq mi
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Terrace Heights is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,601. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 53% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $128,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 35.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,447
+53%since 1990
from 4,223 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
613 / sq mi
+53%since 1990
from 402 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.7
+9%since 1990
from 36.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,601
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,579 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,542
+30%since 1990
from $16,527 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
7.5%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 5.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,400
+40%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $69,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$589
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $392 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
79.9%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 79.8% in 1990
20.1% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+38%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(4,037)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(286)
Asian1.5%(62)
Diversity Score24.2%(1,021)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85%(5,480)
Black0.8%(52)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(713)
Asian0.5%(33)
Diversity Score28.1%(1,814)
Diversity Score
28
+16%since 1990
from 24 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.7%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 22.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.2%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 83.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 7.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.6 min
−38%since 1990
from 17.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Terrace Heights, Washington?

Terrace Heights, Washington has about 6,447 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Terrace Heights, Washington?

The typical household in Terrace Heights, Washington earns about $47,601 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Terrace Heights, Washington expensive?

In Terrace Heights, Washington, the median home is worth about $128,400, and the typical rent is about $589 a month.

How educated are people in Terrace Heights, Washington?

About 23.7% of adults age 25 and over in Terrace Heights, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Terrace Heights, Washington?

About 7.5% of people in Terrace Heights, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Terrace Heights, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Terrace Heights, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,224 residents, a change of about 53 percent over that period.

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