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West Pasco

Washington · 3,739 residents · 1.462 sq mi
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West Pasco is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $71,410. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 890 residents. Median home value is $214,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% 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
3,739
−19%since 2000
from 4,629 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,557 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 3,166 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.3
−1%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5032K4K6K8K1990201020202024West Pasco
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,410
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,865 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,517
Unchangedsince 2000
from $28,523 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
45.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.354
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance14.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade13.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical11%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services3.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$214,200
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $144,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$646
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $575 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
64.5%
−28.9 ptssince 2000
from 93.4% in 2000
8.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.1%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+37%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(2,862)
Black0.7%(28)
Hispanic / Latino18.7%(698)
Asian1.4%(54)
Other2.6%(98)
Diversity Score47.3%(1,770)
Diversity Score
47
+72%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 32.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 90.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+69%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.6%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Female
47.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
11.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.0%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Pasco, Washington?

West Pasco, Washington has about 3,739 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Pasco, Washington earns about $71,410 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 $214,200, and the typical rent is about $646 a month.

How educated are people in West Pasco, Washington?

About 27.9% 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 10.3% 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 3,573 residents, a change of about -49 percent over that period.

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

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