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Ilwaco, WA


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Ilwaco, Washington

Ilwaco, Washington, in Pacific county, is 74 miles NW of Hillsboro, Oregon (center to center) and 85 miles NW of Portland, Oregon. The city has a population of 950.

The People and Families of Ilwaco

In Ilwaco, about 61% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Ilwaco live by themselves.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ilwaco had a median family income of $34,934.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Ilwaco Housing

About 66% of housing units in Ilwaco are owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.

Commuting

In Ilwaco, 88% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in Ilwaco than in most places of its size.

Of Note

High Points

Ilwaco strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Washington):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Ilwaco Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Ilwaco, WA

Comparing Ilwaco to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population99
Senior Citizens89
Female Share of the Population79
Racial Diversity73
Well-Paid Single Women66
Well-Paid Single Men64
Male Share of the Population42
Children Under 5 Years Old43

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married56
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
People Above Poverty34
Median Family Income32
People in Middle Class or Better32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home87
Walking and Biking to Work53
Public Transportation Use42

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals84
Housing Recently Built54
Affordability of Property Taxes47
Affordability of Rents35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime56
Low Property Crime47
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