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Pasco, WA
City in Franklin County, Washington.
Population
79,575
Land area
39sq mi
People per sq mi
2,042
ZIP codes
0
Pasco and its ZIP codes
Pasco at a glance
- Pasco is about 17 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 16th among 628 cities and towns in Washington.
- The median household income is $85,586, 13% below the Washington median of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $376,300 (33% below Washington) and median rent is $1,227 a month.
Local data for Pasco, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pasco, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$85,586
Poverty rate
12.6%
Median home value
$376,300
Median rent
$1,227/mo
Homeownership
70.9%
Bachelor's or higher
21.4%
Median age
30.3
Average commute
22.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (42,139), German Americans (7,337), Irish Americans (3,499).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Franklin County. PPP loans are for Pasco.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,239
37,938 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,535
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$394M
FY 2026, $4,077 per person
How people get to work
Pasco, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.1%
- Carpooled12.5%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home7.7%
Average one-way commute: 22.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pasco, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
255
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
14
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 28°F
7.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pasco, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.6%
U.S. 33.3% +2.3 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
12.2%
U.S. 12.8% -0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
21.7%
U.S. 11.1% +10.6 pts
Cities near Pasco
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| West PascoCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 1.5 |
| KennewickCity | 4.9 mi | 28.5 |
| FinleyCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 11.6 |
| BurbankCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 7.8 |
| RichlandCity | 9.9 mi | 42.5 |
| West RichlandCity | 15 mi | 22.1 |
| WallulaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| Benton CityCity | 19 mi | 2.5 |
| MesaCity | 23 mi | 1.7 |
| Basin CityCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 3.2 |
| TouchetCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.2 |
| Umatilla, ORCity | 27 mi | 5.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pasco, WA in?
- Pasco is in Franklin County, Washington.
- What is the population of Pasco, WA?
- About 79,575 people live in Pasco, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pasco?
- Nearby places include West Pasco (2.7 mi), Kennewick (4.9 mi), Finley (5.5 mi), Burbank (6.2 mi), Richland (9.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023