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Terrace Heights

Washington · 6,937 residents · 10.515 sq mi
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Terrace Heights is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $64,590. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $169,600. With a median age of 42.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,937
+8%since 2000
from 6,447 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
660 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 613 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.9
+8%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K7K9K11K1990201020202024Terrace Heights
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,590
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,601 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,560
+28%since 2000
from $21,542 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
39.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.365
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$169,600
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $128,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$606
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $589 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.1%
−27.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
21.6% rent
Vacancy rate
1.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
−3%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85%(5,480)
Black0.8%(52)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(713)
Asian0.5%(33)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.1%(1,814)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.1%(5,418)
Black0.8%(54)
Hispanic / Latino15.8%(1,098)
Asian1.5%(102)
Other5%(344)
Diversity Score47.1%(3,264)
Diversity Score
47
+67%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
+55%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 88.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.0%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
55.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.7%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Terrace Heights, Washington?

Terrace Heights, Washington has about 6,937 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Terrace Heights, Washington earns about $64,590 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 $169,600, and the typical rent is about $606 a month.

How educated are people in Terrace Heights, Washington?

About 20.2% 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 5.7% 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 2,714 residents, a change of about 64 percent over that period.

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