Population 23,994 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Pacific County
Household size in Pacific County
| Period | Pacific County | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.16 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.23 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.31 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.18 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Pacific County are small: just 2.18 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Only three of Washington's 39 counties have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Pacific County
| Period | Pacific County | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.0 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 51.8 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 52.2 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 52.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.7 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Pacific County skews older: half of its residents are older than 52.8, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 50.0, mirroring the country. Of Washington's 39 counties, only three are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Pacific County
| Period | Pacific County | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.7% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Pacific County (9.7%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. Washington as a whole looks much the same. The single-parent share is up 1.4 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Pacific County
Renters in Pacific County
| Period | Pacific County | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.8% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.1% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.0% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.2% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −7.6 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 18.2% of households in Pacific County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 49.5% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 7.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Of Washington's 39 counties, only two have a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Pacific County
| Period | Pacific County | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.0% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 35.3% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 37.4% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.9% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Pacific County: 28.9% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has fallen 3.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Pacific County
| Period | Pacific County | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1973 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1973 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Pacific County run older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1973 against 1980. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the northeast has the oldest housing. Pacific County has older homes than the great majority of Washington counties.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Pacific County
| Period | Pacific County | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $668 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $746 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $791 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,160 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$492 | +$858 | +$606 |
Rent in Pacific County runs $1,160 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $492 a month from 2006–10, a 74% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 29.6% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Pacific County
Bachelor's degrees in Pacific County
| Period | Pacific County | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.8% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.5% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.4% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.8% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.1 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Pacific County: 24.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 8.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the northeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Pacific County
| Period | Pacific County | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.6% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.9% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Pacific County have finished high school (90.9%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. Washington as a whole looks much the same. The share with a diploma has risen 4.4 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Pacific County
| Period | Pacific County | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Pacific County is close to the national rate: 5.0% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 1.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Pacific County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific County | 2.18 | 52.8 | 9.7% | 18.2% | 28.9% | 1973 | $1,160 | 24.8% | 90.9% | 5.0% |
| Clatsop County | 2.30 | 46.1 | 9.4% | 36.8% | 17.2% | 1973 | $1,237 | 27.9% | 92.4% | 4.2% |
| Wahkiakum County | 2.23 | 54.6 | 3.1% | 16.8% | 8.3% | 1981 | $997 | 20.9% | 92.6% | 2.8% |
| Grays Harbor County | 2.53 | 44.5 | 12.5% | 26.8% | 13.8% | 1969 | $1,074 | 17.7% | 89.0% | 7.1% |
| Lewis County | 2.63 | 42.9 | 10.7% | 24.2% | 7.5% | 1979 | $1,132 | 21.7% | 91.0% | 5.3% |
| Cowlitz County | 2.62 | 42.2 | 11.5% | 32.0% | 6.5% | 1977 | $1,445 | 17.8% | 89.8% | 5.7% |
| Thurston County | 2.55 | 40.8 | 9.8% | 32.3% | 5.8% | 1990 | $1,838 | 38.2% | 94.7% | 5.0% |
| Kittitas County | 2.35 | 39.1 | 6.9% | 38.5% | 15.1% | 1990 | $1,542 | 38.6% | 94.1% | 5.5% |
| Yakima County | 3.01 | 34.2 | 18.2% | 38.2% | 6.1% | 1977 | $1,212 | 18.5% | 75.7% | 7.4% |
| Benton County | 2.79 | 37.2 | 12.6% | 32.4% | 7.2% | 1986 | $1,478 | 33.2% | 89.0% | 5.2% |
| Franklin County | 3.30 | 32.1 | 18.2% | 29.0% | 5.6% | 1991 | $1,562 | 21.7% | 77.4% | 5.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Phillips County, AR · Logan County, IL · Logan County, KY · Logan County, WV · Loiza Municipio, PR · Long County, GA · Los Alamos County, NM · Luna County, NM · Lyon County, KS · Lyon County, MN
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Pacific County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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