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Steilacoom

Washington · 5,985 residents · 2.011 sq mi
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Steilacoom is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $63,690. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $320,800. With a median age of 42.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,985
−1%since 2000
from 6,049 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,976 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 3,008 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.4
+11%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Steilacoom
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,690
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,113 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,100
+15%since 2000
from $27,124 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
44.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services9.2%
US avg: 7%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$320,800
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $188,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$829
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $679 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.4%
−14.9 ptssince 2000
from 58.3% in 2000
38.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.0
+23%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic73.4%(4,390)
Black4.4%(264)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(402)
Asian7.1%(423)
Other7.8%(469)
Diversity Score54.7%(3,273)
Diversity Score
55
+32%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 36.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+30%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
53.5%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
46.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
8.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
29.8%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Steilacoom, Washington?

Steilacoom, Washington has about 5,985 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Steilacoom, Washington?

The typical household in Steilacoom, Washington earns about $63,690 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 $320,800, and the typical rent is about $829 a month.

How educated are people in Steilacoom, Washington?

About 36.8% 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 16.2% 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 257 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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