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Puyallup

Washington · 42,973 residents · 14.364 sq mi
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Puyallup is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,565. Population has grown 30% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $352,800. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
42,973
+30%since 2000
from 33,011 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,992 / sq mi
+30%since 2000
from 2,298 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.1
+12%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
22K28K33K39K45K1990201020202024Puyallup
202443K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,565
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,269 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,098
+66%since 2000
from $22,401 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.0%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$352,800
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $154,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,352
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $702 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 54.9% in 2000
46.9% rent
Afford Score
4.6
+41%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(28,337)
Black1.4%(473)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(1,542)
Asian3.2%(1,064)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.8%(7,536)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70%(30,095)
Black3.8%(1,640)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(4,216)
Asian5.5%(2,375)
Other8.2%(3,505)
Diversity Score57.6%(24,734)
Diversity Score
58
+152%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.0 min
+73%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 68.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.3%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
51.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
9.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−80.8 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Puyallup, Washington?

Puyallup, Washington has about 42,973 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Puyallup, Washington?

The typical household in Puyallup, Washington earns about $76,565 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Puyallup, Washington expensive?

In Puyallup, Washington, the median home is worth about $352,800, and the typical rent is about $1,352 a month.

How educated are people in Puyallup, Washington?

About 26.8% of adults age 25 and over in Puyallup, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Puyallup, Washington?

About 6.1% of people in Puyallup, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Puyallup, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Puyallup, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 19,098 residents, a change of about 80 percent over that period.

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