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Terrace Heights

Washington · 9,244 residents · 10.515 sq mi
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Terrace Heights has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,356. Population has grown 43% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $240,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,244
+43%since 2000
from 6,447 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
879 / sq mi
+43%since 2000
from 613 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
−2%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K7K9K11K1990201020202024Terrace Heights
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,356
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,601 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,040
+81%since 2000
from $21,542 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.4%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$240,300
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $128,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$919
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $589 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.4%
−12.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
32.6% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+25%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.9%(6,002)
Black0.7%(61)
Hispanic / Latino25.6%(2,371)
Asian2.5%(231)
Other1.4%(129)
Diversity Score57.6%(5,321)
Diversity Score
58
+105%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 23.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
+61%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 88.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−10.5 ptssince 2011
from 12.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
57.5%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
11.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−86.4 ptssince 2013
from 91.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Terrace Heights, Washington?

Terrace Heights, Washington has about 9,244 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Terrace Heights, Washington earns about $71,356 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 $240,300, and the typical rent is about $919 a month.

How educated are people in Terrace Heights, Washington?

About 32.9% 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 10.3% 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 5,021 residents, a change of about 119 percent over that period.

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

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