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Tumwater

Washington · 25,350 residents · 17.744 sq mi
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Tumwater is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,676. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 100% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $312,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,350
+100%since 2000
from 12,698 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,429 / sq mi
+100%since 2000
from 716 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.8
+4%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K13K18K24K29K1990201020202024Tumwater
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,676
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,329 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,917
+43%since 2000
from $25,080 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.3%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$312,600
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $133,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,266
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $686 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.4%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 48.2% in 2000
41.6% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+32%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(10,954)
Black1.4%(173)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(518)
Asian3.8%(484)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.6%(2,869)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(18,553)
Black2.5%(637)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(2,203)
Asian5.3%(1,345)
Other8.6%(2,189)
Diversity Score53.4%(13,529)
Diversity Score
53
+136%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 33.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 92.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+59%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 67.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.0%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−85.7 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tumwater, Washington?

Tumwater, Washington has about 25,350 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tumwater, Washington?

The typical household in Tumwater, Washington earns about $76,676 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tumwater, Washington expensive?

In Tumwater, Washington, the median home is worth about $312,600, and the typical rent is about $1,266 a month.

How educated are people in Tumwater, Washington?

About 36.7% of adults age 25 and over in Tumwater, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tumwater, Washington?

About 8.7% of people in Tumwater, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tumwater, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Tumwater, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 15,374 residents, a change of about 154 percent over that period.

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