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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Pacific County

Washington · 20,984 residents · 933.373 sq mi
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Pacific County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,209. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $96,200. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 32% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

20,984
+11%since 1990
from 18,882 in 1990
1990 – 2025
22 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 20 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
45.8
+13%since 1990
from 40.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$31,209
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,029 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,322
+58%since 1990
from $10,952 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.4%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 17.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$96,200
+48%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $49,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$483
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $315 in 1990
US average: $602
74.8%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 71.9% in 1990
25.2% rent
3.1
+25%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93%(17,567)
Black0.5%(98)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(441)
Asian2.5%(478)
Diversity Score21.4%(4,033)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88%(18,462)
Black0.2%(36)
Hispanic / Latino5%(1,052)
Asian2.1%(435)
Diversity Score17.9%(3,760)
18
−16%since 1990
from 21 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.2%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 11.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.9%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 74.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.1%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.2 min
−17%since 1990
from 18.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pacific County, Washington?

Pacific County, Washington has about 20,984 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Pacific County, Washington?

The typical household in Pacific County, Washington earns about $31,209 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pacific County, Washington expensive?

In Pacific County, Washington, the median home is worth about $96,200, and the typical rent is about $483 a month.

How educated are people in Pacific County, Washington?

About 15.2% of adults age 25 and over in Pacific County, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pacific County, Washington?

About 14.4% of people in Pacific County, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pacific County, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Pacific County, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,102 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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