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North Puyallup

Washington · 1,837 residents · 1.05 sq mi
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North Puyallup has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,759. Population has declined 5% since 2019. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $217,700. With a median age of 51.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

1,837
−5%since 2019
from 1,930 in 2019
1990 – 2024
1,750 / sq mi
−5%since 2019
from 1,838 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
51.7
+7%since 2019
from 48.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K3K3K199020202024North Puyallup
20242K
199020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$61,759
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $56,114 in 2019
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$30,899
+6%since 2019
from $29,048 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.0%
+12.2 ptssince 2019
from 21.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
3.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 2.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.6%
US avg: 10%
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$217,700
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $152,700 in 2019
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$1,066
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,008 in 2019
US average: $1,124
73.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2019
from 69.7% in 2019
26.8% rent
3.5
+30%since 2019
from 2.7 in 2019
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(1,550)
Black2%(39)
Hispanic / Latino8%(155)
Asian1.9%(36)
Other7.8%(150)
Diversity Score42.7%(825)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(1,405)
Black1.3%(24)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(164)
Asian2.9%(54)
Other18.5%(340)
Diversity Score57.9%(1,064)
58
+36%since 2019
from 43 in 2019
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2019
from 10.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2019
from 91.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
1.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.5 min
−8%since 2019
from 32.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
72.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2019
from 77.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
1.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 2.1% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

10.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 12.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
59.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 61.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
15.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 16.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

49.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 48.0% in 2019
50.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 52.0% in 2019
8.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 6.3% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
11.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 12.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Puyallup, Washington?

North Puyallup, Washington has about 1,837 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Puyallup, Washington earns about $61,759 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 $217,700, and the typical rent is about $1,066 a month.

How educated are people in North Puyallup, Washington?

About 16.4% 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 3.9% 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 1,049 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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

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