City · Washington
Pacific, Washington
Pacific, city, mostly in King County (99.4% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Pierce County, Washington. Pacific had 7,056 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 7,235 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 7,066 (±35). GEOID 5352495.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,056
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 7,235 · ACS 2020-2024: 7,066 ±35
Median household income
$115,625
±$22,316 (90% margin)
Washington: $98,141
Median home value
$489,100
±$37,886 (90% margin)
Washington: $564,600
Median gross rent
$1,692
±$104 (90% margin)
Washington: $1,760
Where is Pacific and what county is it in?
Pacific is a city mostly in King County (99.4% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Pierce County, Washington. It covers 2.4 square miles of land, 2,990 residents per square mile in 2020.
Pacific is in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| King County | 7,194 | 99.4% |
| Pierce County | 41 | 0.6% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Pacific, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 7,056 people lived in Pacific on July 1, 2025, down 2.5% since 2020, while Washington grew 3.8%. The 2020 Census counted 7,235 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 7,066 (±35).
| Measure | Pacific | King County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,066 ±35 | 2,287,171 | −149 |
| Households | 2,302 ±180 | 941,054 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 3.06 ±0.24 | 2.39 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,448 ±203 | 1,003,284 | no clear change |
Pacific's population since 2000
From 5,527 in 2000 to 7,056 in 2025: up 27.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Pacific as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Pacific?
The median resident of Pacific is 38.0 years old; 26.3% are under 18 and 12.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 51.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 22.4%. 27.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Pacific | King County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.0 ±3.1 | 37.4 | +7.1 |
| Under 18 years | 26.3% ±3.6 pts | 19.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.1% ±3.6 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Male | 51.7% ±4.1 pts | 50.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 22.4% ±7.7 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 51.4% ±6.8 pts | 52.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 6.7% ±4.6 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 10.7% ±5.6 pts | 20.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 3.4% ±4.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.2% ±3.0 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 27.4% ±6.8 pts | 25.8% | +14.5 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 36.3% ±6.5 pts | 31.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.5% ±3.8 pts | 4.5% | – |
| With a disability | 15.0% ±4.8 pts | 10.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.6% ±4.9 pts | 5.2% | +5.6 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.1% ±5.2 pts | 93.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.6% ±6.9 pts | 56.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.1% ±3.5 pts | 24.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.3% ±6.8 pts | 83.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.4% ±5.2 pts | 3.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Pacific earn?
Half of Pacific's 2,302 households earn less than $115,625 a year (±$22,316), against $124,746 in King County and $98,141 in Washington. In 2015-2019 the median was $74,537 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $41,088 after inflation. 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Pacific | King County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $115,625 ±$22,316 | $124,746 | +$41,088 |
| Mean household income | $114,987 ±$16,421 | $176,799 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,546 ±$4,927 | $74,100 | +$8,268 |
| People below the poverty line | 13.8% ±6.0 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.6% ±15.5 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 17.9% ±6.8 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.1% ±5.4 pts | 98.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 97.9% ±2.2 pts | 95.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Pacific?
Owners occupy 58.2% of Pacific's occupied homes and renters 41.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $489,100 by its owner (±$37,886). The median renter pays $1,692 a month including utilities, and 52.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Pacific | King County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $489,100 ±$37,886 | $859,900 | +$142,290 |
| Median gross rent | $1,692 ±$104 | $2,092 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 52.4% ±16.4 pts | 37.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,612 ±$327 | $3,273 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 58.2% ±9.8 pts | 55.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 41.8% ±9.8 pts | 44.6% | – |
| Housing units | 2,448 ±203 | 1,003,284 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±2.9 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.6% ±10.5 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 62.7% ±8.7 pts | 50.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.4% ±2.2 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.3% ±3.3 pts | 14.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.9% ±3.0 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.8% ±2.5 pts | 11.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Pacific building?
Builders took permits for 2 new housing units in Pacific in 2025 (2 in single-family houses), 0.3 per 1,000 residents against 4.4 across Washington.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Pacific work and get to work?
71.6% of Pacific's workers drive alone and 11.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 31.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.6%.
| Measure | Pacific | King County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.6% ±4.2 pts | 69.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% ±3.0 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 71.6% ±10.3 pts | 50.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 16.0% ±7.1 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.6% ±1.0 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Walked | 0.6% ±1.0 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.2% ±6.1 pts | 29.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 31.7 min ±4.0 | 27.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Pacific?
1 census tract lies mostly in Pacific, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 309.02King County | 5,918 | $115,688 |
| Tract 309.01King County | 4,143 | $85,000 |
| Tract 733.01Pierce County | 5,896 | $97,763 |
| Tract 308.01King County | 7,310 | $72,993 |
| Tract 304.04King County | 4,781 | $122,188 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Pacific) · Census block assignment files
How does Pacific compare with other places in Washington?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Pacific is the 4,043rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 110th-most populous of 281 in Washington.
Pacific ranks 113th of 387 places in Washington with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 110th | 281 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 194th | 203 |
| Residents per square mile | 89th | 394 |
| Median household income | 113th | 387 |
| Per capita income | 275th | 393 |
| Median home value | 200th | 384 |
| Median gross rent | 173rd | 351 |
| Poverty rate | 78th | 281 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 278th | 382 |
| Median age | 230th | 394 |
| Owner-occupied share | 311th | 388 |
| Work from home | 228th | 307 |
| Travel time to work | 98th | 394 |
Pacific's figures with every place in Washington (CSV)
Every place in Washington, sortable · Compare Pacific with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Pacific?
14 of the 57 figures for Pacific on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Pacific are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Pacific.