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Ilwaco, WA
City in Pacific County, Washington.
Population
1,365
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
666
ZIP codes
0
Ilwaco and its ZIP codes
Ilwaco at a glance
- Ilwaco is about 5.7 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- The median household income is $98,200, close to the Washington median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $370,300 (34% below Washington) and median rent is $1,170 a month.
Local data for Ilwaco, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ilwaco, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$98,200
Poverty rate
9.5%
Median home value
$370,300
Median rent
$1,170/mo
Homeownership
65.7%
Bachelor's or higher
31.3%
Median age
48.9
Average commute
16.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (172), Irish Americans (160), German Americans (145).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pacific County. PPP loans are for Ilwaco.
Unemployment rate
6.1%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,971
6,477 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,507
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$246M
FY 2026, $10,514 per person
How people get to work
Ilwaco, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone56.5%
- Carpooled13.6%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked21.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.1%
- Worked from home4.8%
Average one-way commute: 16.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ilwaco, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tsunami
Storm events since 1996
45
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
393
2.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
65° / 36°F
78.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ilwaco, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.4%
U.S. 33.3% +3.1 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
12.9%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
Cities near Ilwaco
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Long BeachCity | 3.2 mi | 1.4 |
| ChinookCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 1 |
| Warrenton, ORCity | 11 mi | 12.7 |
| NaselleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.3 |
| Ocean ParkCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3 |
| Astoria, ORCity | 14 mi | 6.1 |
| Jeffers Gardens, ORCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| River Point, ORCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| Deep RiverCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 13.3 |
| RosburgCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 22.9 |
| Gearhart, ORCity | 20 mi | 1.9 |
| AltoonaCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 5.1 |
| Grays RiverCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 20.2 |
| Svensen, ORCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.2 |
| Bay CenterCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.9 |
| Seaside, ORCity | 23 mi | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ilwaco, WA in?
- Ilwaco is in Pacific County, Washington.
- What is the population of Ilwaco, WA?
- About 1,365 people live in Ilwaco, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ilwaco?
- Nearby places include Long Beach (3.2 mi), Chinook (5.7 mi), Warrenton, OR (11 mi), Naselle (12 mi), Ocean Park (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023