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Pasco, Washington Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Pasco, Washington is 78,446 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 16th-largest city in Washington. The median household income is $81,130, the median home value is $344,700, and the median age is 30.2.

The population has grown 29.9% since 2010 (62,928 → 81,724).

78,446

Population

2013

People / sq mi

$81,130

Median Income

$344,700

Median Home Value

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Pasco covers 39.0 sq mi of land at 2013 people per square mile.

About Pasco, WA

Pasco skews on age — the median resident is 30.2, younger than the national median. With 78,446 residents, Pasco is a city in Washington. It ranks #16 among cities in Washington by population.

Median household income is $81,130, near the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 10.4%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $344,700, with typical rent around $1,201.

Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 20.7%, below the national 35.0%. Most workers commute: only 6.9% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 22 minutes each way.

Pasco city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Pasco city had a population of 62,928 in 2010 and 81,724 in 2024, a 29.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 81,724 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.89%.

2024 · 82K20102024
Pasco city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

81,724

Population (2024)

62,928

Population (2010)

81,724

Peak (2024)

1.89%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201062,928
201165,539
201267,673
201368,398
201469,500
201570,330
201671,514
201772,810
201874,485
201975,432
202077,686
202178,762
202279,351
202380,343
202481,724

Race & Ethnicity

White50.0%
Black or African American2.0%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)3.6%
Two or More Races0.1%

Economy & Income

$81,130

Median Household Income

$32,131

Per Capita Income

10.4%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$344,700

Median Home Value

$1,201

Median Rent

69.3%

Owner-Occupied

Education

76.0%

High School+

20.7%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.2%

Drive Alone

77.4%

Public Transit

6.9%

Work From Home

22.1 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

24.4%

Foreign Born

46.8%

Non-English at Home

5.9%

Veterans

11.5%

With Disability

87.9%

Health Insurance

96.5%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management21.3%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate11.7%
Agriculture & Mining9.5%
Manufacturing9.2%
Construction8.2%
Education, Health Care & Social Services7.7%
Retail Trade6.2%
Public Administration4.2%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.6%
Information3.4%
Transportation & Warehousing0.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pasco, Washington has a population of 78,446 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 16th-largest city in Washington.

The median household income in Pasco, Washington is $81,130, with 10.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Pasco, Washington is $344,700, with median monthly rent at $1,201 and a homeownership rate of 69.3%.

The median age in Pasco, Washington is 30.2 years. The population is 50.4% male and 49.6% female.

The population has grown 29.9% since 2010 (62,928 → 81,724).

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.