Pasco is a city located in Franklin County Washington. Pasco has a 2024 population of 80,821. It is also the county seat of Franklin County. Pasco is currently growing at a rate of 0.98% annually and its population has increased by 4.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 77,687 in 2020.
The average household income in Pasco is $100,667 with a poverty rate of 12.61%. The median age in Pasco is 30.2 years: 30.2 years for males, and 30.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pasco was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39,193 | 49.96% |
| Two or more races | 17,954 | 22.89% |
| Other race | 16,872 | 21.51% |
| Black or African American | 1,534 | 1.96% |
| Asian | 1,396 | 1.78% |
| Native American | 1,370 | 1.75% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 127 | 0.16% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 23,956 | 3.25 | 69.3 | 30.7 |
| Married | 12,329 | 3.72 | 80.7 | 19.3 |
| Non Family | 5,132 | 1.24 | 58.6 | 41.4 |
| Female | 4,615 | 4.06 | 55.8 | 44.2 |
| Male | 1,880 | 3.67 | 57.6 | 42.4 |
3.64
Average Family Size
3.25
Average Household Size
69.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,317 | 9.58% |
| Associates Degree | 4,089 | 9.08% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,966 | 13.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,351 | 7.44% |
| High School Graduate | 11,844 | 26.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6,504 | 14.44% |
| Some College | 8,985 | 19.94% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 21,934 | 12,842 | 2,220 |
| White | 19,536 | 18,393 | 5,780 |
| Other Race | 9,052 | 5,039 | 888 |
| 2+ Races | 8,634 | 5,527 | 1,245 |
| Asian | 1,157 | 869 | 481 |
| Black | 711 | 655 | 164 |
| Native American | 693 | 337 | 100 |
| Islander | 102 | 79 | 31 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.15%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 41.57%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $79,120 | $95,714 | $67,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $94,048 | $93,299 | $95,054 |
| High School Graduate | $42,100 | $54,060 | $36,704 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,592 | $36,851 | $26,131 |
| Overall | $47,623 | $56,374 | $40,766 |
| Some College | $52,131 | $66,239 | $41,603 |
$47,623
Average Earnings
$56,374
Average Male
$40,766
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
46.78% of Pasco residents speak only English, while 53.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 48.37% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 44,541 | 7,245 | 16.27% |
| Multiple | 17,860 | 2,718 | 15.22% |
| Other | 16,641 | 2,648 | 15.91% |
| White | 27,198 | 1,847 | 6.79% |
| Black | 1,514 | 366 | 24.17% |
| Native | 1,364 | 291 | 21.33% |
| Asian | 1,387 | 89 | 6.42% |
| Islander | 121 | 5 | 4.13% |
12.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.7%
Male Poverty Rate
14.55%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pasco is Black, with 24.17% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pasco is Islander, with 4.13% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.17%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.28%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.97% |
| High School | 10.5% |
| Some College | 6.99% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.46% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 35.22% |
| Male Unemployed | 22.23% |
| Female Employed | 5.64% |
| Male Employed | 5.24% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $85,923 | $105,980 |
| Households | $81,130 | $100,667 |
| Married Families | $105,983 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,701 | $65,463 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.3%
Male Marriage Rate
45.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
3,127
Number of Veterans
2,869
Male Veterans
258
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 1,042 |
| Vietnam | 766 |
| First Gulf War | 762 |
| Korea | 90 |
| World War II | 11 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 801 |
| 65 to 74 | 619 |
| 55 to 64 | 593 |
| 18 to 34 | 584 |
| 75+ | 530 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,052 | 7.31% |
| Hispanic | 787 | 2.9% |
| 2+ Races | 512 | 4.86% |
| Other Race | 390 | 3.51% |
| Black | 111 | 11.03% |
| Native American | 53 | 6.87% |
| Islander | 9 | 8.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.03%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.6%
Labor Force Participation
63.8%
Employment Rate
5.2%
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
52.2%
Born in Pasco
78.37%
Native Born
21.63%
Foreign Born
13.59%
Non Citizen
8.04%
Naturalized
78.37% of Pasco residents were born in the United States, with 52.2% having been born in Washington. 13.59% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 84,740 | 784 | 0.93% |
| 2028 | 83,956 | 784 | 0.94% |
| 2027 | 83,172 | 783 | 0.95% |
| 2026 | 82,389 | 784 | 0.96% |
| 2025 | 81,605 | 784 | 0.97% |
| 2024 | 80,821 | 783 | 0.98% |
| 2023 | 80,038 | 581 | 0.73% |
| 2022 | 79,457 | 693 | 0.88% |
| 2021 | 78,764 | 1,077 | 1.39% |
| 2020 | 77,687 | 2,087 | 2.76% |
| 2019 | 75,600 | 1,191 | 1.6% |
| 2018 | 74,409 | 1,675 | 2.3% |
| 2017 | 72,734 | 1,267 | 1.77% |
| 2016 | 71,467 | 1,186 | 1.69% |
| 2015 | 70,281 | 853 | 1.23% |
| 2014 | 69,428 | 1,081 | 1.58% |
| 2013 | 68,347 | 708 | 1.05% |
| 2012 | 67,639 | 2,155 | 3.29% |
| 2011 | 65,484 | 2,559 | 4.07% |
| 2010 | 62,925 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 32,066 | 11,729 | 57.67% |
| 1990 | 20,337 | 1,909 | 10.36% |
| 1980 | 18,428 | 4,508 | 32.39% |
| 1970 | 13,920 | -602 | -4.15% |
| 1960 | 14,522 | 4,294 | 41.98% |
| 1950 | 10,228 | 6,315 | 161.39% |
| 1940 | 3,913 | 417 | 11.93% |
| 1930 | 3,496 | 134 | 3.99% |
| 1920 | 3,362 | -81,378 | -96.03% |