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McChord AFB CDP, Washington

City

Population: 2,895 (2023 estimate)

Located in Washington , Washington

Census Bureau data for McChord AFB CDP from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.

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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — McChord AFB CDP

What is the median household income in McChord AFB CDP?
The median household income in McChord AFB CDP is $55,662 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in McChord AFB CDP?
The poverty rate in McChord AFB CDP is 8.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in McChord AFB CDP?
The median gross rent in McChord AFB CDP is $2,315 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of McChord AFB CDP residents have a college degree?
32.4% of adults in McChord AFB CDP hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,895
Median Income
$55,662
Poverty Rate
8.9%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
1.8%
Median Age
23.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: $-833 (-1.5%) Poverty Rate: -1.5 pp (-14.4%) Bachelor's+: +5.0 pp (+18.2%) Unemployment: -5.1 pp (-73.9%)

Demographics

Total Population 2,895
Median Age 23.0
Female 37.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 24.4% White (non-Hisp.) 60.9% Black 7.7% Asian 1.5% Two or More 6.4% Other 5.6%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Vietnamese
0.2%
Chinese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
17.2%
Puerto Rican
0.7%
Cuban
0.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $55,662 ±$11,055
-$39,290 vs. state
Per Capita Income $70,916
Median Family Income $59,286
Poverty Rate 8.9%
+2.5 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate 12.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 6.0%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 0.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
10.9%
$15–25k
2.5%
$25–35k
10.0%
$35–50k
18.0%
$50–75k
21.2%
$75–100k
15.2%
$100–150k
13.9%
$150–200k
5.2%
$200k+
2.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 909
Owner-Occupied 0.0%
Renter-Occupied 100.0%
Vacancy Rate 13.4%
Median Home Value
Median Gross Rent $2,315
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 69.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
$1.5–2k
11.5%
$2–2.5k
61.1%
$2.5–3.5k
24.0%
$3.5k+
3.4%
Vehicle Availability
1 vehicle
29.1%
2 vehicles
53.4%
3+
17.5%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
20.9%
Single-fam. att.
57.0%
2–4 units
17.2%
5–19 units
0.8%
20+ units
3.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
1.9%
1940–1969
3.3%
1970–1999
10.8%
2000–2009
8.4%
2010+
39.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 99.0%
Bachelor's or Higher 32.4%
-6.4 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree 8.2%
Some College / Associate 24.1%
Less Than High School 0.5%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 78.0%
Unemployment Rate 1.8%
-3.2 pp vs. state
Work from Home 2.7%
Self-Employed 3.7%
Government Workers 50.1%
Private For-Profit 46.2%
Industry
Edu/Health
33.9%
Arts/Entmt.
17.4%
Public Admin
15.6%
Retail
11.7%
Transportation
6.6%
Manufacturing
4.3%
Prof. Services
3.9%
Construction
2.3%
Finance
1.8%
Occupation
Food Prep
40.0%
Management
30.2%
Production
14.2%
Sales
12.1%
Construction
3.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 14.3 min
Drove Alone 68.0%
Carpool 16.3%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 2.7%
Walked 9.0%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 787
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 74.5%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 51.2%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
11.5%
5–9
12.3%
10–14
6.4%
15–19
4.5%
20–24
27.0%
25–34
24.8%
35–44
9.5%
45–54
3.8%
65–74
0.2%
Under 18: 31.1% Working age (18–64): 68.9% 65 and over: 0.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 3.4%
Naturalized Citizen 36.4%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 2.0%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
33.3%
Europe
14.1%
Asia
6.1%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 15.2%
With a Disability 5.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 97.8%
Uninsured 2.2%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 100.0%
Has a Computer 100.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago 62.0%
Moved from Abroad 2.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

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