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Tenino

Washington · 1,870 residents · 1.456 sq mi
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Tenino has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,167. Population has grown 29% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $186,900. The poverty rate of 22.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,870
+29%since 2000
from 1,447 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,284 / sq mi
+29%since 2000
from 994 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.3
+9%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Tenino
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,167
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,526 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,582
+35%since 2000
from $18,244 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.2%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.9%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$186,900
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,029
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $504 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
31.7% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+39%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(1,292)
Black0.8%(12)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(55)
Asian3%(44)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.7%(270)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(1,485)
Black1%(18)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(148)
Asian1.2%(22)
Other14.5%(271)
Diversity Score48.9%(914)
Diversity Score
49
+162%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.1 min
+72%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.4%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 70.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.0%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
57.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.1%
−67.6 ptssince 2013
from 78.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tenino, Washington?

Tenino, Washington has about 1,870 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tenino, Washington?

The typical household in Tenino, Washington earns about $49,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tenino, Washington expensive?

In Tenino, Washington, the median home is worth about $186,900, and the typical rent is about $1,029 a month.

How educated are people in Tenino, Washington?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Tenino, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tenino, Washington?

About 22.9% of people in Tenino, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tenino, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Tenino, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 609 residents, a change of about 48 percent over that period.

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