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Crime in Pasco summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Pasco. Key points include:
There were 2,056 total crimes in Pasco in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Pasco is 2,543.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Pasco is 347.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Pasco is 2,195.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Pasco is 20.01% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Pasco Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Pasco / 100k People |
Washington / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,056 | 2,543.4 | 2,792.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 281 | 347.6 | 326.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 44 | 54.4 | 67.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 215 | 266.0 | 217.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,775 | 2,195.7 | 2,466.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 239 | 295.7 | 398.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,178 | 1,457.2 | 1,634.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 358 | 442.9 | 433.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Pasco summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Pasco. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Washington. Key points include:
The cost of living in Pasco is 112 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Pasco is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Pasco is $418,088.
The median income in Pasco is $85,586.
Pasco's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Pasco Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Pasco | Washington | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 120 | 100 |
| Services | 107 | 108 | 100 |
| Groceries | 111 | 108 | 100 |
| Health | 117 | 137 | 100 |
| Housing | 113 | 111 | 100 |
| Transportation | 114 | 111 | 100 |
| Utilities | 116 | 110 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Pasco, WA Weather
The average high in Pasco is 65.4° and the average low is 41.9°.
There are 27.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 7.9 inches of precipitation each year with 2.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Pasco |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 65.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 41.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 27.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 7.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 2.8 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Pasco Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Pasco
The current population in Pasco is 79,575. The population has increased 47.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 79,575 | 1.4% |
| 2023 | 78,446 | 1.5% |
| 2022 | 77,274 | 1.1% |
| 2021 | 76,398 | 2.9% |
| 2020 | 74,266 | 1.9% |
| 2019 | 72,899 | 1.4% |
| 2018 | 71,858 | 1.8% |
| 2017 | 70,607 | 3.0% |
| 2016 | 68,567 | 1.7% |
| 2015 | 67,391 | 2.3% |
| 2014 | 65,858 | 3.6% |
| 2013 | 63,560 | 5.9% |
| 2012 | 60,024 | 5.1% |
| 2011 | 57,120 | 5.6% |
| 2010 | 54,116 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Pasco
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Pasco is:
34.0% White with 27,029 White residents.
1.8% African American with 1,468 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 128 American Indian residents.
1.8% Asian with 1,436 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 103 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 485 Other residents.
3.0% Two Or More with 2,402 Two Or More residents.
58.5% Hispanic with 46,524 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Pasco | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 34.0% | 63.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.8% | 3.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.8% | 9.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.0% | 6.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 58.5% | 14.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Pasco
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Pasco is 49.4% female with 39,339 female residents.
Pasco is 50.6% male with 40,236 male residents.
| Gender | Pasco | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 49.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.6% | 50.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Pasco for adults over 25
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14.0% of adults in Pasco completed < 9th grade.
9.0% of adults in Pasco completed 9-12th grade.
27.0% of adults in Pasco completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Pasco completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Pasco completed associate's degree.
14.0% of adults in Pasco completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Pasco completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Pasco completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Pasco completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Pasco | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 14.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 24.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Pasco, Washington
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4.3% of households in Pasco earn Less than $10,000.
1.6% of households in Pasco earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.2% of households in Pasco earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.1% of households in Pasco earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.3% of households in Pasco earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.7% of households in Pasco earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.4% of households in Pasco earn $75,000 to $99,999.
21.5% of households in Pasco earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.8% of households in Pasco earn $150,000 to $199,999.
11.9% of households in Pasco earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Pasco | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.3% | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.6% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.2% | 4.6% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.1% | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.3% | 8.2% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.7% | 14.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.4% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.5% | 19.2% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.8% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 11.9% | 18.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
