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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Steilacoom

Washington · 5,728 residents · 2.011 sq mi
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Steilacoom is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $34,456. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $96,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.0
US median: 33.0
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,728
−5%vs 2000
vs 6,049 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,848 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 3,008 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.0
−13%vs 2000
vs 38.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Steilacoom
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,456
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $46,113 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$16,511
−39%vs 2000
vs $27,124 in 2000
US average: $14,340
7.0%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$96,600
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $188,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$461
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $679 in 2000
US average: $450
55.6%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 58.3% in 2000
44.4% rent
2.8
−32%vs 2000
vs 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(4,719)
Black9%(516)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(369)
Asian5.6%(323)
Other3%(170)
Diversity Score48.3%(2,768)
48
+17%vs 2000
vs 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

31.6%
−4.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 36.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
91.5%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 92.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
11.4%
−3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.4 min
+23%vs 2000
vs 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Steilacoom, Washington?

Steilacoom, Washington has about 5,728 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Steilacoom, Washington?

The typical household in Steilacoom, Washington earns about $34,456 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 $96,600, and the typical rent is about $461 a month.

How educated are people in Steilacoom, Washington?

About 31.6% 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 7.0% of people in Steilacoom, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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

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