Population 7,766 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Pacific
Household size in Pacific
| Period | Pacific | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.90 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.87 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.05 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.13 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.23 | +0.09 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Pacific are large by national standards, averaging 3.13 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has climbed from 2.90 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Only 16 of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people have larger 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
| Period | Pacific | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.7 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.5 | 38.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.8 | 38.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.4 | 38.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.7 | +1.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Pacific are younger than 40.4 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is older than in the Seattle area as a whole, where the median age is 38.8. The median age has climbed from 32.7 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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
| Period | Pacific | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.8% | 10.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.5% | 10.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 19.9% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.3% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in six households in Pacific (16.3%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 5.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 18 of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of single-parent households.
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
Renters in Pacific
| Period | Pacific | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.1% | 37.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 44.8% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 47.2% | 39.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 40.6% | 40.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.4 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
About four in ten households in Pacific rent their homes (40.6%), a bit above the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 32.4% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northeast and least common in the northwest. The renter share has fallen 6.4 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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
| Period | Pacific | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Pacific than nationally: 7.9%, against 9.6% for the U.S. That is in line with the rest of the Seattle area. Vacancy has risen 2.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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
| Period | Pacific | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1984 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Pacific are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1986, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1983 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the center has the oldest housing.
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
| Period | Pacific | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $909 | $1,162 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,039 | $1,284 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,264 | $1,644 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,598 | $2,193 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$689 | +$1,031 | +$858 | +$606 |
The median renter in Pacific pays $1,598 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the wider Seattle area ($2,193). Rents are up $689 a month from 2006–10, a 76% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 33.0% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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
Bachelor's degrees in Pacific
| Period | Pacific | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 36.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 38.0% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.6% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.2% | 46.3% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.4 pts | +9.6 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Pacific: 21.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 12.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the center.
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
| Period | Pacific | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.0% | 91.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.9% | 91.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.8% | 92.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 83.0% | 93.1% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in Pacific never finished high school, well above the national share: only 83.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has fallen 4.0 points, even as the national rate rose. Of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people, only 18 have a lower share of high school graduates.
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
| Period | Pacific | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.9% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.0% | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.5% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.8 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Pacific is close to the national rate: 5.1% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 7.8 points, mirroring the country. 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 compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific | 3.13 | 40.4 | 16.3% | 40.6% | 7.9% | 1986 | $1,598 | 21.2% | 83.0% | 5.1% |
| Algona | 3.43 | 36.3 | 18.0% | 19.9% | 4.6% | 1991 | $1,983 | 15.6% | 74.8% | 9.1% |
| Lakeland South | 3.17 | 38.1 | 6.5% | 19.2% | 6.8% | 1989 | $1,585 | 29.5% | 90.2% | 6.6% |
| Edgewood | 2.67 | 39.4 | 17.7% | 37.2% | 5.2% | 1995 | $2,030 | 33.4% | 95.6% | 2.6% |
| Auburn | 2.91 | 37.0 | 12.9% | 37.3% | 5.8% | 1989 | $1,949 | 26.0% | 87.9% | 6.6% |
| Milton | 2.77 | 39.5 | 16.5% | 38.9% | 4.9% | 1983 | $2,108 | 23.1% | 92.2% | 5.5% |
| Lake Tapps | 2.86 | 40.5 | 9.6% | 13.4% | 7.8% | 1990 | $2,223 | 39.2% | 95.3% | 2.3% |
| Sumner | 2.43 | 37.7 | 14.8% | 52.2% | 2.0% | 1987 | $1,958 | 27.6% | 93.6% | 6.0% |
| Lakeland North | 3.15 | 39.7 | 13.4% | 32.8% | 4.1% | 1984 | $2,333 | 26.2% | 85.7% | 4.8% |
| Fife | 2.86 | 31.6 | 11.7% | 50.9% | 6.5% | 1998 | $2,226 | 29.7% | 91.4% | 4.1% |
| Federal Way | 2.85 | 38.4 | 11.9% | 44.3% | 6.9% | 1984 | $1,910 | 29.6% | 88.9% | 5.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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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. 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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