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West Pasco

Washington · 1,747 residents · 1.462 sq mi
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West Pasco is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $105,786. Population has fallen 62% since 2000, a loss of 2,882 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $417,800. Households here earn about 37% more than the Washington median. Despite a median home value of $417,800, the poverty rate sits 26% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 92%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,747
−62%since 2000
from 4,629 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,195 / sq mi
−62%since 2000
from 3,166 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.1
−6%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5032K4K6K8K1990201020202024West Pasco
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$105,786
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,865 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,971
+82%since 2000
from $28,523 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.9%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.1%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance24.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical18.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade17.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services10.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 10%
Public administration9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services5.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Information1%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$417,800
+92%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $144,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 93.4% in 2000
10.3% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+80%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.5%(1,144)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino28.4%(497)
Asian0.7%(13)
Other7.5%(132)
Diversity Score63.7%(1,112)
Diversity Score
64
+131%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 32.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+137%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 66.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.6%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Female
45.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.4%
−80.2 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Pasco, Washington?

West Pasco, Washington has about 1,747 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Pasco, Washington earns about $105,786 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 $417,800.

How educated are people in West Pasco, Washington?

About 32.0% 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 16.1% 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 5,565 residents, a change of about -76 percent over that period.

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