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West Pasco

Washington · 1,122 residents · 1.462 sq mi
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West Pasco is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $120,341. Population has fallen 76% since 2000, a loss of 3,507 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $470,100. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,122
−76%since 2000
from 4,629 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
767 / sq mi
−76%since 2000
from 3,166 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.0
+18%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
5032K4K6K8K1990201020202024West Pasco
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$120,341
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,865 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,010
+93%since 2000
from $28,523 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.9%
+24.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
+29%since 2010
from 0.354 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services11.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$470,100
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $144,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 93.4% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
31.1%
+29.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
3.9
+78%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
58
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(3,976)
Black1%(44)
Hispanic / Latino10%(464)
Asian1.1%(51)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.6%(1,277)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.6%(759)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino20.4%(229)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.9%(134)
Diversity Score60.8%(682)
Diversity Score
61
+120%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 32.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+84%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.4%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 66.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.9%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Female
46.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.6%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2012
from 10.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.5%
−89.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2017
from 91.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2016
from 91.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 7.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Pasco, Washington?

West Pasco, Washington has about 1,122 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Pasco, Washington?

The typical household in West Pasco, Washington earns about $120,341 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Pasco, Washington expensive?

In West Pasco, Washington, the median home is worth about $470,100.

How educated are people in West Pasco, Washington?

About 26.9% of adults age 25 and over in West Pasco, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Pasco, Washington?

About 5.0% of people in West Pasco, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Pasco, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, West Pasco, Washington has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 6,190 residents, a change of about -85 percent over that period.

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