Pasco, Washington Population 2022
Pasco is a city located in Franklin County Washington. Pasco has a 2020 population of 78,273. It is also the county seat of Franklin County. Pasco is currently growing at a rate of 1.22% annually and its population has increased by 24.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 62,928 in 2010.
The average household income in Pasco is $77,031 with a poverty rate of 15.51%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $922 per month, and the median house value is $199,400. The median age in Pasco is 29.5 years, 29.4 years for males, and 29.6 years for females.
Pasco Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pascowas:
- White: 69.09%
- Other race: 19.55%
- Two or more races: 5.23%
- Asian: 2.26%
- Black or African American: 2.19%
- Native American: 1.44%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.25%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50,364 | 69.09% |
| Some Other Race | 14,250 | 19.55% |
| Two or More Races | 3,810 | 5.23% |
| Asian | 1,646 | 2.26% |
| Black or African American | 1,595 | 2.19% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,053 | 1.44% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 181 | 0.25% |
Pasco Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 21,824 | 3.32 | 69.2 |
| Married | 11,601 | 3.88 | 81.1 |
| Non Family | 5,484 | 1.4 | 59 |
| Female | 3,382 | 4.13 | 49.8 |
| Male | 1,357 | 4.28 | 57.3 |
3.8
Average Family Size
3.32
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6,460 | 15.69% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,839 | 9.32% |
| High School Graduate | 10,480 | 25.45% |
| Some College | 9,108 | 22.12% |
| Associates Degree | 3,734 | 9.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,049 | 12.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,511 | 6.10% |
Pasco Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 19,342 | 18,430 | 5,687 |
| Hispanic | 19,119 | 10,284 | 1,263 |
| Other Race | 7,361 | 3,101 | 230 |
| 2+ Races | 1,303 | 1,098 | 354 |
| Asian | 1,163 | 927 | 410 |
| Black | 768 | 609 | 44 |
| Native American | 645 | 384 | 78 |
| Islander | 94 | 65 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.28%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 35.25%.
$36,261
Average Earnings
$41,118
Average Male
$30,062
Average Female
Pasco Language by Age
Pasco Language
49.44% of Pasco residents speak only English, while 50.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 46.59% of the population.
Pasco Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 40,042 | 8,463 | 21.14% |
| Other | 3,331 | NaN% | |
| White | 27,492 | 1,940 | 7.06% |
| Multiple | 3,780 | 871 | 23.04% |
| Black | 1,536 | 420 | 27.34% |
| Native | 1,053 | 267 | 25.36% |
| Asian | 1,630 | 32 | 1.96% |
15.51%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.04%
Male Poverty Rate
17.02%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Pasco
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pasco is Black, with 27.34% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pasco is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.66%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.20%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.17%.
Pasco Marital Status
Marriage Rates
49.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.6%
Male Marriage Rate
47.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Pasco Married by Age and Sex
Pasco Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Pasco Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,362 | 6.88% |
| Hispanic | 337 | 1.41% |
| Black | 142 | 13.47% |
| Other Race | 136 | 1.47% |
| 2+ Races | 61 | 3.70% |
| Asian | 45 | 3.82% |
| Islander | 20 | 21.28% |
Pasco Veterans by Education
4.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.72%
Veteran Disability Rate
68.5%
Labor Force Participation
64.1%
Employment Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
51.96%
Born in Pasco
76.90%
Native Born
23.10%
Foreign Born
15.99%
Non Citizen
7.11%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
76.90% of Pasco residents were born in the United States, with 51.96% having been born in Washington. 15.99% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 78,273 | 947 | 1.22% |
| 2021 | 77,326 | 947 | 1.24% |
| 2020 | 76,379 | 947 | 1.26% |
| 2019 | 75,432 | 947 | 1.27% |
| 2018 | 74,485 | 1,675 | 2.30% |
| 2017 | 72,810 | 1,296 | 1.81% |
| 2016 | 71,514 | 1,184 | 1.68% |
| 2015 | 70,330 | 830 | 1.19% |
| 2014 | 69,500 | 1,102 | 1.61% |
| 2013 | 68,398 | 725 | 1.07% |
| 2012 | 67,673 | 2,134 | 3.26% |
| 2011 | 65,539 | 2,611 | 4.15% |
| 2010 | 62,928 | 30,862 | 6.97% |
| 2000 | 32,066 | 11,729 | 4.66% |
| 1990 | 20,337 | 1,909 | 0.99% |
| 1980 | 18,428 | 4,508 | 2.85% |
| 1970 | 13,920 | -602 | -0.42% |
| 1960 | 14,522 | 4,294 | 3.57% |
| 1950 | 10,228 | 6,315 | 10.08% |
| 1940 | 3,913 | 417 | 1.13% |
| 1930 | 3,496 | 134 | 0.39% |
| 1920 | 3,362 | 0.00% |