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Steilacoom

Washington · 6,727 residents · 2.011 sq mi
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Steilacoom is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $85,083. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $394,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,727
+11%since 2000
from 6,049 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,345 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 3,008 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+7%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Steilacoom
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,083
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,113 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,652
+46%since 2000
from $27,124 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.0%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.1%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$394,500
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $188,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,226
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $679 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 58.3% in 2000
38.9% rent
Afford Score
4.6
+13%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.3%(4,391)
Black5.3%(359)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(633)
Asian7.1%(477)
Other10.9%(735)
Diversity Score65.9%(4,431)
Diversity Score
66
+59%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 36.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.2 min
+73%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 55.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.1%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
8.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−85.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Steilacoom, Washington?

Steilacoom, Washington has about 6,727 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Steilacoom, Washington?

The typical household in Steilacoom, Washington earns about $85,083 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 $394,500, and the typical rent is about $1,226 a month.

How educated are people in Steilacoom, Washington?

About 42.9% 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 8.1% 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 999 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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