McChord AFB is a CDP located in Pierce County Washington. McChord AFB has a 2024 population of 2,964. McChord AFB is currently growing at a rate of 1.09% annually but its population has decreased by -9.3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,268 in 2020.
The average household income in McChord AFB is $62,374 with a poverty rate of 15.26%. The median age in McChord AFB is 23.2 years: 22.4 years for males, and 24.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of McChord AFB was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,102 | 72.51% |
| Other race | 219 | 7.55% |
| Black or African American | 216 | 7.45% |
| Two or more races | 190 | 6.55% |
| Native American | 70 | 2.41% |
| Asian | 66 | 2.28% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 36 | 1.24% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 783 | 3 | 0 | 100 |
| Married | 609 | 3.31 | 0 | 100 |
| Non Family | 85 | 1.05 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 63 | 2.33 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 26 | 3.77 | 0 | 100 |
3.21
Average Family Size
3
Average Household Size
0.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 7 | 0.66% |
| Associates Degree | 298 | 27.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 232 | 21.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 69 | 6.47% |
| High School Graduate | 193 | 18.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6 | 0.56% |
| Some College | 261 | 24.48% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 556 | 556 | 194 |
| Hispanic | 343 | 330 | 81 |
| Other Race | 98 | 85 | 38 |
| 2+ Races | 78 | 78 | 14 |
| Black | 70 | 70 | 20 |
| Islander | 26 | 26 | 6 |
| Native American | 24 | 24 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 38.78%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,386 | $65,000 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $82,917 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $42,574 | $46,250 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,538 | $46,154 | $29,583 |
| Some College | $36,132 | $37,045 | $30,000 |
$42,538
Average Earnings
$46,154
Average Male
$29,583
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.63% of McChord AFB residents speak only English, while 19.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.78% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 766 | 205 | 26.76% |
| Other | 209 | 96 | 45.93% |
| White | 1,238 | 88 | 7.11% |
| Multiple | 155 | 50 | 32.26% |
| Asian | 19 | 14 | 73.68% |
| Black | 176 | 14 | 7.95% |
15.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.97%
Male Poverty Rate
19.25%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in McChord AFB is Asian, with 73.68% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in McChord AFB is White, with 7.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.19%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.7%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.35%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 17.1% |
| Some College | 10.42% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 17.49% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 46.15% |
| Female Employed | 1.48% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $50,745 | $64,994 |
| Households | $48,063 | $62,374 |
| Married Families | $52,101 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,917 | $33,039 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
65.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.6%
Male Marriage Rate
85.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
207
Number of Veterans
166
Male Veterans
41
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 201 |
| Vietnam | 6 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 171 |
| 35 to 54 | 30 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 135 | 20.39% |
| Hispanic | 65 | 24.07% |
| Native American | 38 | 77.55% |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 32.73% |
| Other Race | 11 | 11.46% |
| Islander | 5 | 45.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.61%
Veteran Poverty Rate
3.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
77.7%
Labor Force Participation
23.4%
Employment Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
20.63%
Born in McChord AFB
96.65%
Native Born
3.35%
Foreign Born
2.17%
Non Citizen
1.17%
Naturalized
96.65% of McChord AFB residents were born in the United States, with 20.63% having been born in Washington. 2.17% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,964 | 32 | 1.09% |
| 2023 | 2,932 | 33 | 1.14% |
| 2022 | 2,899 | -292 | -9.15% |
| 2021 | 3,191 | -77 | -2.36% |
| 2020 | 3,268 | -113 | -3.34% |
| 2019 | 3,381 | 116 | 3.55% |
| 2018 | 3,265 | -72 | -2.16% |
| 2017 | 3,337 | 156 | 4.9% |
| 2016 | 3,181 | -107 | -3.25% |
| 2015 | 3,288 | 121 | 3.82% |
| 2014 | 3,167 | 195 | 6.56% |
| 2013 | 2,972 | 241 | 8.82% |
| 2012 | 2,731 | 171 | 6.68% |
| 2011 | 2,560 | 53 | 2.11% |
| 2010 | 2,507 | 0 | 0% |