Pacific County, Washington Demographics 2026
Pacific County, Washington has a population of 23,750, the 28th most populous county in Washington. The median household income is $62,350 and the median home value is $274,000. The poverty rate is 11.6%.
Pacific County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 55 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Pacific County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond | 3,160 | $52,500 | 18.2% | $214,800 |
| South Bend | 1,856 | $43,333 | 27.7% | $235,500 |
| Long Beach | 1,844 | $51,125 | 14.3% | $329,900 |
| Ocean Park | 1,777 | $53,889 | 9.4% | $290,400 |
| Ilwaco | 1,418 | $97,541 | 11.4% | $355,400 |
| Chinook | 557 | $132,792 | 0.0% | $331,100 |
| Naselle | 519 | $58,642 | 3.5% | $97,100 |
| Lebam | 343 | $42,917 | 7.0% | $155,200 |
| Bay Center | 218 | $68,819 | 2.3% | $480,400 |
| Willapa | 195 | N/A | 0.0% | $173,800 |
| Tokeland | 99 | $54,844 | 10.1% | $167,200 |
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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. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.
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. It is also 21% lower than the national median of $78,538. 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%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Pacific County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Washington and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Pacific County, Washington?
Pacific County has a population of 23,750, making it the 28th most populous county in Washington.
What is the median income in Pacific County?
The median household income in Pacific County is $62,350 with a poverty rate of 11.6%.
How many cities are in Pacific County, Washington?
Pacific County contains 11 Census-designated places.