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Steilacoom

Washington · 6,648 residents (2025 est.) · 2.011 sq mi
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Steilacoom is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $100,851. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $655,000. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 90%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,686
+11%since 2000
from 6,049 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,325 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 3,008 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.8
+4%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:6,648 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Steilacoom
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,851
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,113 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,613
+101%since 2000
from $27,124 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.9%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.460
+14%since 2010
from 0.403 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$655,000
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $188,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,818
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $679 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 58.3% in 2000
37.1% rent
Vacancy rate
2.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.4%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.5
+59%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
72
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.7%(4,580)
Black6.5%(394)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(327)
Asian5.8%(350)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.4%(2,503)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.2%(4,559)
Black4.4%(294)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(877)
Asian5%(334)
Other9.3%(622)
Diversity Score63.1%(4,219)
Diversity Score
63
+52%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.8%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 36.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+58%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.7%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.6%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2011
from 55.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.4%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
8.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
16.7%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2012
from 12.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
−85.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.3%
+10.5 ptssince 2017
from 86.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2016
from 85.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 3.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Steilacoom, Washington?

Steilacoom, Washington has about 6,686 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Steilacoom, Washington?

The typical household in Steilacoom, Washington earns about $100,851 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Steilacoom, Washington expensive?

In Steilacoom, Washington, the median home is worth about $655,000, and the typical rent is about $1,818 a month.

How educated are people in Steilacoom, Washington?

About 47.8% of adults age 25 and over in Steilacoom, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Steilacoom, Washington?

About 11.1% of people in Steilacoom, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Steilacoom, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Steilacoom, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 958 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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