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.

Ilwaco, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,365

Median Agei

48.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

79.4%1,084

Hispanic/Latino

13%178

Two or More

5.6%77

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.7%9

Asian

0.5%7

Other

0.4%6

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.1%11

High School Diploma

19.4%201

Some College (<1 yr)

9%93

Some College (1+ yr)

21.6%223

Associate's Degree

7.7%80

Bachelor's Degree

20.9%216

Master's Degree

9.9%102

Professional Degree

0.6%6

HS or Higher

90.1%

BA or Higher

31.3%

Graduate+

10.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$370,300

Median Renti

$1,170

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

65.7%330

Renter-Occupied

34.3%172

Total Units

671

Homeownership

65.7%

Vacancy Rate

25.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

12.1%40

$100K–$150K

1.2%4

$150K–$200K

4.2%14

$200K–$300K

18.8%62

$300K–$500K

28.8%95

$500K–$1M

23%76

$1M+

11.8%39

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

8%54

2000–2009

10.9%73

1990–1999

4.8%32

1980–1989

14.8%99

1970–1979

22.5%151

1960–1969

11.8%79

1950–1959

2.5%17

1939 or earlier

24.7%166

Heating Fuel

Electricity

82.5%414

Bottled/LP Gas

6.6%33

Wood

4.4%22

Other

2.6%13

Fuel Oil

2.2%11

Utility Gas

1.8%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$98,200

Mean Household Incomei

$113,337

Per Capita Incomei

$46,282

Poverty Ratei

9.5%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

835

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

0.6%3

$10K–$15K

3.8%19

$15K–$20K

4.6%23

$20K–$25K

2.6%13

$25K–$30K

2.2%11

$30K–$35K

1.8%9

$35K–$40K

0.6%3

$40K–$45K

0.8%4

$45K–$50K

3.4%17

$50K–$60K

5.2%26

$60K–$75K

7.6%38

$75K–$100K

20.5%103

$100K–$125K

24.1%121

$125K–$150K

4.2%21

$150K–$200K

4.4%22

$200K+

13.7%69

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

967%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

809

Avg. Commutei

16.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

804

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

145(13.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.6%Insured

10.4%Uninsured