Social Data

The total estimated population is 8,455. Density is low at 1,385 persons per square mile.

Races of Residents

Population by Race: White: 7,400; Two or More Races: 211; Asian: 141; Black: 113; Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander: 41; American Indian: 29; Other Race: 520; Hispanic Population: Hispanic or Latino: 1,024 (12%); Not Hispanic or Latino: 7,431 (88%)

There are 740 foreign born residents, of which 35.3% are naturalized citizens.

Most Common Birthplaces

Foreign Born: Mexico: 301; Canada: 80; Russia: 57; Nigeria: 49; Korea: 29; Japan: 24; Thailand: 23; U.S. Born: This State: 3,336; West: 2,479; Midwest: 872; South: 537; Northeast: 187;

The sex distribution is 48% male and 52% female. The median age is 32 years.

Age Distribution

There are 643 married couples with children and 244 single-parent households (42 men, 202 women).

Economic Data

The median household income is $30,629 in 1999 dollars.

Median Household Income Comparisons

U.S.: $41,994; Washington: $45,776; 99324: $30,629;

15% of the population lives below the poverty line.

Poverty Level Comparisons

U.S.: 12%; Washington: 11%; 99324: 15%;

Household Income Distribution

In thousands of dollars.

Work Type and Occupations

Work Type: Private wage and salary: 2,167; Government: 611; Self-employed: 306; Unpaid family work: 9; Occupation: Management, professional, and related: 1,562; Professional and related: 1,082; Sales and office: 974; Service: 814; Office and administrative support: 690; Management, business, and financial operations: 480;

The average commute time is 13 minutes to and from work.

Transportation to Work

Car or truck (drove alone): 2,756; Walked: 609; Car or truck (carpooled): 393; Worked at home: 142; Bicycle: 49; Public transportation: 23; Motorcycle: 8;

Educational Attainment

Percent of population in99324.

Housing Data

There are 3,353 housing units, of which 2,020 are single family homes.

Owner vs. Renter Occupied Housing

All Housing Units: Owner: 1,872; Renter: 1,260; Vacant: 221; Owner-Occupied: Mortgaged: 1,093; Not Mortgaged: 779;

The median single family home value is $121,200.

Median Monthly Cost for Mortgaged Homes

U.S.: $1,088; Washington: $1,268; 99324: $955;

Median Rent for Rental Units

U.S.: $519; Washington: $593; 99324: $394;

The average household size is 2 and the median number of rooms in housing units is 5.

Housing Units By Year Built

1939 or earlier: 412; 1940 to 1949: 377; 1950 to 1959: 362; 1960 to 1969: 403; 1970 to 1979: 695; 1980 to 1989: 361; 1990 to 1994: 309; 1995 to 1998: 359; 1999 to March 2000: 75;

0.2% of homes lack plumbing and 0.4% lack telephone service.

Commonly Used Home Heating Fuel

Electricity: 1,727; Utility Gas: 1,232; Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: 106; Wood: 60;

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