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Enumclaw

Washington · 12,543 residents · 5.176 sq mi
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Enumclaw is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $333,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,543
+13%since 2000
from 11,116 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,423 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 2,148 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
+12%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,750
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,820 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,819
+98%since 2000
from $20,596 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.0%
+22.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 10%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$333,600
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $152,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,199
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $661 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
32.3% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+22%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(10,276)
Black0.3%(31)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(380)
Asian0.8%(86)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.1%(1,234)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(10,113)
Black0.7%(93)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(1,176)
Asian1.1%(135)
Other5.9%(746)
Diversity Score38.3%(4,810)
Diversity Score
38
+245%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.7 min
+22%since 2000
from 27.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 64.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.7%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−81.5 ptssince 2013
from 87.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Enumclaw, Washington?

Enumclaw, Washington has about 12,543 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Enumclaw, Washington?

The typical household in Enumclaw, Washington earns about $78,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Enumclaw, Washington expensive?

In Enumclaw, Washington, the median home is worth about $333,600, and the typical rent is about $1,199 a month.

How educated are people in Enumclaw, Washington?

About 26.4% of adults age 25 and over in Enumclaw, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Enumclaw, Washington?

About 8.1% of people in Enumclaw, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Enumclaw, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Enumclaw, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,316 residents, a change of about 74 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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