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North Puyallup

Washington · 1,743 residents · 1.05 sq mi
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North Puyallup has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,710. Population has fallen 40% since 1990, a loss of 1,143 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $181,800. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 39% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

1,743
−40%since 1990
from 2,886 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,660 / sq mi
−40%since 1990
from 2,749 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 261
47.0
Unchangedsince 1990
from 47.0 in 1990
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K3K3K199020202024North Puyallup
20242K
199020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,710
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,667 in 1990
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$20,829
+69%since 1990
from $12,289 in 1990
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.5%
US average: 33.3%
27.3%
+15.1 ptssince 1990
from 12.2% in 1990
US average: 13.8%
0.386
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Transportation & warehousing14.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services8%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Information2.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$181,800
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $82,900 in 1990
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$892
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $434 in 1990
US average: $853
34.5%
−45.3 ptssince 1990
from 79.8% in 1990
27.9% rent
6.6%
US average: 12.1%
33.3%
US average: 30.9%
47.9%
US average: 46.8%
5.2
+24%since 1990
from 4.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(2,759)
Black1.4%(41)
Hispanic / Latino3%(87)
Asian0.8%(24)
Other2.1%(62)
Diversity Score17.2%(495)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(1,535)
Black0.9%(16)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(82)
Asian2%(35)
Other1.5%(27)
Diversity Score22.1%(384)
22
+29%since 1990
from 17 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.9%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 10.6% in 1990
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.7%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 76.2% in 1990
US average: 84.9%
1.6%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 1.0% in 1990
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.0 min
+4%since 1990
from 25.9 min in 1990
US average: 25.2
73.8%
US average: 76.2%
7.5%
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
US average: 4.7%
11.7%
US average: 4.1%
1.7%
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
US average: 0.5%
1.7%
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

1.2%
US average: 12.9%
19.2%
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

53.3%
46.7%
3.7%
US average: 12.8%
14.9%
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Puyallup, Washington?

North Puyallup, Washington has about 1,743 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Puyallup, Washington?

The typical household in North Puyallup, Washington earns about $34,710 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Puyallup, Washington expensive?

In North Puyallup, Washington, the median home is worth about $181,800, and the typical rent is about $892 a month.

How educated are people in North Puyallup, Washington?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in North Puyallup, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Puyallup, Washington?

About 27.3% of people in North Puyallup, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Puyallup, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, North Puyallup, Washington has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,143 residents, a change of about -40 percent over that period.

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

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