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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

West Pasco

Washington · 7,312 residents · 1.462 sq mi
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West Pasco is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $39,972. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 58% since 2000. Median home value is $70,600. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents. Households here earn about 28% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.8
US median: 33.0
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,312
+58%vs 2000
vs 4,629 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
34.8
−16%vs 2000
vs 41.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
5032K4K6K8K1990201020202024West Pasco
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 1990
Under 56.1%(445)
US avg: 7.3%
5 to 99.1%(669)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 1410.2%(745)
US avg: 6.9%
15 to 198.2%(600)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 243.5%(254)
US avg: 7.5%
25 to 3413.2%(964)
US avg: 17.5%
35 to 4420%(1,459)
US avg: 15.1%
45 to 5410.7%(780)
US avg: 10.2%
55 to 649.5%(697)
US avg: 8.5%
65 to 746.9%(506)
US avg: 7.3%
75 to 842.2%(164)
US avg: 4%
85 and over0.4%(29)
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,972
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $65,865 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,575
−45%vs 2000
vs $28,523 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
5.5%
+2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,600
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $144,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$449
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $575 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
86.9%
−6.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 93.4% in 2000
13.1% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(3,976)
Black1%(44)
Hispanic / Latino10%(464)
Asian1.1%(51)
Other0%
1990
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(6,698)
Black0.6%(44)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(459)
Asian1.8%(134)
Other6%(436)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican13.8%(155)
Spaniard6.6%(74)
Ancestry
Irish27.9%(313)
German26.6%(298)
English24.2%(271)
Norwegian5.3%(60)
Italian4.5%(50)
American3.9%(44)
Polish1%(11)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Spaniard population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.3%
−9.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 32.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
87.3%
−3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 90.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
8.5%
−3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
+54%vs 2000
vs 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married31%(169)
Married56.2%(307)
Widowed1.5%(8)
Divorced11.4%(62)
Women 15+
Never married22.5%(94)
Married71%(296)
Widowed4.6%(19)
Divorced1.9%(8)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Pasco, Washington?

West Pasco, Washington has about 7,312 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in West Pasco, Washington earns about $39,972 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 $70,600, and the typical rent is about $449 a month.

How educated are people in West Pasco, Washington?

About 22.3% 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 5.5% of people in West Pasco, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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