COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Thurston County

Washington · 161,238 residents · 722.501 sq mi

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Thurston County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $30,976. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 46,117 residents. Median home value is $79,800.

At a glance

Average income

near the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 33.7

US median: 33.0

More educated

25% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 24%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

161,238

−22%vs 2000

vs 207,355 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

223 / sq mi

−22%vs 2000

vs 287 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

33.7

−8%vs 2000

vs 36.5 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

2024299K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$30,976

−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $46,975 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$13,901

−38%vs 2000

vs $22,415 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

10.1%

+1.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 8.8% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$79,800

−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $138,800 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$460

−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $655 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

64.7%

−1.9 ptsvs 2000

vs 66.6% in 2000

35.3% rent

Afford Score

2.6

−13%vs 2000

vs 3.0 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic83.4%(172,963)

Black2.3%(4,714)

Hispanic / Latino4.5%(9,392)

Asian4.4%(9,034)

Other0%

Diversity Score27.1%(56,266)

1990

White, non-Hispanic92.1%(148,569)

Black1.7%(2,709)

Hispanic / Latino2.7%(4,277)

Asian3.7%(5,982)

Other2.5%(3,978)

Diversity Score23.9%(38,589)

Diversity Score

−12%vs 2000

vs 27 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

24.7%

−5.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 29.8% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

86.5%

−3.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 89.5% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

8.6%

−2.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 11.1% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

20.7 min

+25%vs 2000

vs 16.5 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thurston County, Washington?

Thurston County, Washington has about 161,238 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Thurston County, Washington?

The typical household in Thurston County, Washington earns about $30,976 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Thurston County, Washington expensive?

In Thurston County, Washington, the median home is worth about $79,800, and the typical rent is about $460 a month.

How educated are people in Thurston County, Washington?

About 24.7% of adults age 25 and over in Thurston County, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Thurston County, Washington?

About 10.1% of people in Thurston County, 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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