Pasco, WA

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2021 Population

76,398

2.87% 1-year growth

US Senator

Patty Murray

Democratic Party

US Senator

Maria Cantwell

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

29.9

0.673% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

15.4%

7.56% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$70,486

8.85% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$250,500

12.8% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

34,424

2.26% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Pasco, WA had a population of 76.4k people with a median age of 29.9 and a median household income of $70,486. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Pasco, WA grew from 74,266 to 76,398, a 2.87% increase and its median household income grew from $64,756 to $70,486, a 8.85% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Pasco, WA are White (Non-Hispanic) (36.8%), White (Hispanic) (23.5%), Other (Hispanic) (19.4%), Two+ (Hispanic) (10.2%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.92%).

None of the households in Pasco, WA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

85.4% of the residents in Pasco, WA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Pasco, WA are Columbia Basin College (1,778 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Pasco, WA was $250,500, and the homeownership rate was 69.3%.

Most people in Pasco, WA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Pasco, WA was 2 cars per household.

About the photo: Ed Hendler Memorial Bridge, Columbia River, WA

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Population & Diversity

Pasco, WA is home to a population of 76.4k people, from which 85.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 22.4% of Pasco, WA residents were born outside of the country (17.1k people).

In 2021, there were 1.56 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (28.1k people) in Pasco, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 18k White (Hispanic) and 14.8k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

85.4%

2021 Citizenship

85.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 85.4% of Pasco, WA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Pasco, WA was 85.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Pasco, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Pasco, WA

White (Non-Hispanic)
28.1k ± 911
White (Hispanic)
18k ± 1.76k
Other (Hispanic)
14.8k ± 2.15k

55.5%

Hispanic Population

42.4k people

55.5% of the people in Pasco, WA are hispanic (42.4k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Pasco, WA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Washington.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
242,407 ± 11,894 people
India
95,173 ± 7,527 people
China
81,169 ± 6,957 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Washington was Mexico, the natal country of 242,407 Washington residents, followed by India with 95,173 and China with 81,169.

Foreign-Born Population

22.4%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

17.1k people

21.4%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

15.9k people

As of 2021, 22.4% of Pasco, WA residents (17.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Pasco, WA was 21.4%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Pasco, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
991 ± 338
Vietnam
853 ± 201
Gulf War (1990s)
462 ± 211

Pasco, WA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.16 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Pasco, WA employs 34.4k people. The largest industries in Pasco, WA are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,145 people), Retail Trade (3,773 people), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (3,431 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($108,750), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($80,396), and Information ($70,804).

Males in Washington have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $65,962. The income inequality in Washington (measured using the Gini index) is 0.468, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

34.4k

2021 Value

± 1,779

2.26%

1 Year growth

± 7.09%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Pasco, WA grew at a rate of 2.26%, from 33.7k employees to 34.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Pasco, WA, are Sales & Related Occupations (3,381 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,298 people), and Management Occupations (3,223 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Pasco, WA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Washington (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

34.4k

2021 Value

± 1,779

2.26%

1 Year growth

± 7.09%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Pasco, WA grew at a rate of 2.26%, from 33.7k employees to 34.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Pasco, WA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,145 people), Retail Trade (3,773 people), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (3,431 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Pasco, WA, though some of these residents may live in Pasco, WA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,731

Median earning men ± $2,588

$31,302

Median earning women ± $1,647

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($74,543), Information ($72,411), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($71,833).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($56,815), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($43,575), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($42,794).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Washington. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Washington.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Washington to other states, or from other states to Washington.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Washington product (by dollars) was Misc. mfg. prods. with $42.2B, followed by Mixed freight ($36.4B) and Electronics ($33.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Washington products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$416B

2020 Value in Washington

$982B

Projected 2050 Value in Washington

136% growth

In 2020, total outbound Washington trade was $416B. This is expected to increase 136% to $982B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Washington trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Washington to other states, or from other states to Washington.

Most Common Trade Partners

Oregon
$34.7B
California
$26.5B
Texas
$12.9B

In 2020, the top outbound Washington domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Oregon with $34.7B, followed by California with $26.5B and Texas and $12.9B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Washington shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 58% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.97%).

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing the state of Washington. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Pasco, WA. Showing the available data for Washington.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (58%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (38.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.97%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 58% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.97%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Washington for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Washington

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Patty Murray

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 1993

Maria Cantwell

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing Washington.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Washington over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Washington

Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Washington have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Pasco, WA awarded 1,778 degrees. The student population of Pasco, WA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,717 male students and 3,372 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Pasco, WA are White (813 and 45.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (740 and 41.6%), Two or More Races (96 and 5.4%), and Unknown (64 and 3.6%).

The largest universities in Pasco, WA by number of degrees awarded are Columbia Basin College (1,778 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Pasco, WA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,068 and 60.1%), Early Childhood Education & Teaching (104 and 5.85%), and General Business Administration & Management (99 and 5.57%).

The median tuition cost in Pasco, WA for a public four year colleges is $5,319 for in-state students and $7,095 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 6,089 students enrolled in Pasco, WA, 44.6% men and 55.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,760 records, of which 47.7% were women and 52.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
1,068 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
50 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
38 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Pasco, WA was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 1,068 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Pasco, WA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Columbia Basin College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,778 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Columbia Basin College with 1,778 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 592 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Pasco, WA, which is 0.499 times less than the 1,186 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 813 degrees mean that there were 1.1 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 740 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($5,319) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($640) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($840) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.864% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.881% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were Some college (1.41M), High School or Equivalent (1.38M), and Bachelors Degree (1.29M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Pasco, WA was $250,500 in 2021, which is 1.02 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $222,000 to $250,500, a 12.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Pasco, WA is 69.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Pasco, WA have an average commute time of 21.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Pasco, WA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Pasco, WA is $70,486. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Pasco, WA was Census Tract 205.01 with a value of $101,767, followed by Census Tract 206.05 and Census Tract 207, with respective values of $93,824 and $84,918.

Housing

Property

$250,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,506

$15,831

Median Property Taxes

±$1,053

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Pasco, WA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Pasco, WA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

69.3%

Homeownership

2021

69%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 69.3% of the housing units in Pasco, WA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 69.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Pasco, WA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 205.01
Census Tract 206.05
Census Tract 207

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Pasco, WA was Census Tract 205.01 with a value of $101,767, followed by Census Tract 206.05 and Census Tract 207, with respective values of $93,824 and $84,918.

The following map shows all of the places in Pasco, WA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$70,486

Median Household Income

± $4,256

22.8k

Number of Households

± 1,336

In 2021, the median household income of the 22.8k households in Pasco, WA grew to $70,486 from the previous year's value of $64,756.

The following chart displays the households in Pasco, WA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Pasco, WA is from Washington.

0.468

2021 Wage GINI in Washington

0.466

2020 Wage GINI in Washington

In 2021, the income inequality in Washington was 0.468 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.488% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Washington was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Washington in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Washington across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (79.4%)
Carpooled (13.3%)
Worked At Home (5.3%)

In 2021, 79.4% of workers in Pasco, WA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.3%) and those who worked at home (5.3%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Pasco, WA have a shorter commute time (21.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.875% of the workforce in Pasco, WA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Pasco, WA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Pasco, WA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Pasco, WA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Pasco, WA (11.6k out of 75.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Pasco, WA is Hispanic, followed by White and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

87.3% of the population of Pasco, WA has health coverage, with 41.6% on employee plans, 28.4% on Medicaid, 6.99% on Medicare, 9.62% on non-group plans, and 0.656% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Franklin County, WA see 4534 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.88% decrease from the previous year (4717 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1942 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 735 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Franklin County, WA.

4,534 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Franklin County, WA

Primary care physicians in Franklin County, WA see an average of 4,534 patients per year. This represents a 3.88% decrease from the previous year (4,717 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Franklin County, WA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 34.7% under 18 years, 24.1% between 18 and 34 years, 32.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 8.94% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

12.7%

Uninsured

41.6%

Employer Coverage

28.4%

Medicaid

6.99%

Medicare

9.62%

Non-Group

0.656%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Pasco, WA grew by 3.48% from 12.3% to 12.7%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Pasco, WA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.