Pacific County, Washington Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Pacific County is located in Washington with a total population of 23,750. It is the 28th most populous county out of 39 in Washington.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pacific County is 54.9 years. This is 44% higher than the state median of 38.2 years. 11.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pacific County is $62,350. This is 34% lower than the state median of $94,952. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 21% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.6%. This is 17% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 4% lower than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $274,000. Housing costs are 47% lower than the state median of $519,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.4x. 81.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% higher than the state average of 63.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Pacific County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.7%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Asian population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 9.3%.

Education

23.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 38.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.9%.