Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Carnation, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,366

Median Agei

36.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

72.4%1,714

Hispanic/Latino

13.3%315

Two or More

5.2%122

Black

4.5%107

Asian

4.2%100

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1%15

High School Diploma

18.6%284

Some College (<1 yr)

4.3%65

Some College (1+ yr)

15%229

Associate's Degree

7.6%116

Bachelor's Degree

28.7%438

Master's Degree

16%244

Professional Degree

2%30

Doctorate

1.2%19

HS or Higher

94.4%

BA or Higher

47.9%

Graduate+

19.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$875,000

Median Renti

$2,175

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

81.4%617

Renter-Occupied

18.6%141

Total Units

768

Homeownership

81.4%

Vacancy Rate

1.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.6%10

$100K–$150K

0.5%3

$200K–$300K

0.5%3

$300K–$500K

3.2%20

$500K–$1M

61.4%379

$1M+

32.7%202

Rent Distribution

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

7.3%56

2010–2019

19.3%148

2000–2009

4.6%35

1990–1999

25.4%195

1980–1989

13.4%103

1970–1979

7.4%57

1960–1969

8.2%63

1950–1959

0.4%3

1940–1949

4.7%36

1939 or earlier

9.4%72

Heating Fuel

Electricity

50.1%380

Utility Gas

44.5%337

Wood

2.6%20

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%8

Fuel Oil

0.8%6

Solar

0.5%4

Other

0.4%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$152,763

Mean Household Incomei

$188,620

Per Capita Incomei

$61,388

Poverty Ratei

1.6%

Unemploymenti

2.5%

Labor Forcei

1,271

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.2%9

$15K–$20K

0.4%3

$20K–$25K

0.9%7

$25K–$30K

2.6%20

$30K–$35K

1.5%11

$35K–$40K

0.3%2

$40K–$45K

1.2%9

$45K–$50K

0.8%6

$50K–$60K

2.5%19

$60K–$75K

2.6%20

$75K–$100K

14.8%112

$100K–$125K

10.2%77

$125K–$150K

10.3%78

$150K–$200K

17.3%131

$200K+

33.5%254

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

33114%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

120

India

United Kingdom

Canada

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,216

Avg. Commutei

31.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,239

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

71(4.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.3%Insured

3.7%Uninsured