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Orting

Washington · 9,041 residents · 2.705 sq mi
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Orting is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $85,701. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 5,281 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $293,800. At a median age of 34.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,041
+140%since 2000
from 3,760 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,342 / sq mi
+140%since 2000
from 1,390 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.7
+15%since 2000
from 30.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K3K6K8K10K1990201020202024Orting
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,701
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,464 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,324
+71%since 2000
from $18,951 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.4%
+21.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$293,800
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,656
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $685 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
15.9% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+39%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(3,410)
Black0.6%(23)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(129)
Asian1.1%(43)
Other0%
Diversity Score13%(488)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76%(6,867)
Black2.4%(214)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(783)
Asian2.5%(225)
Other8.5%(764)
Diversity Score47.7%(4,316)
Diversity Score
48
+268%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.4 min
+41%since 2000
from 29.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 67.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.1%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−82.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Orting, Washington?

Orting, Washington has about 9,041 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Orting, Washington?

The typical household in Orting, Washington earns about $85,701 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Orting, Washington expensive?

In Orting, Washington, the median home is worth about $293,800, and the typical rent is about $1,656 a month.

How educated are people in Orting, Washington?

About 17.2% of adults age 25 and over in Orting, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Orting, Washington?

About 8.0% of people in Orting, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Orting, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Orting, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,935 residents, a change of about 329 percent over that period.

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

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