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Thurston County

Washington · 252,264 residents · 722.501 sq mi
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Thurston County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,930. Population has grown 22% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $257,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
252,264
+22%since 2000
from 207,355 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
349 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 287 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.5
+5%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
147K189K230K272K313K1990201020202024Thurston County
2024299K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,930
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,975 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,707
+33%since 2000
from $22,415 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
38.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$257,800
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $138,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$928
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $655 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.1%
−16.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
33.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+43%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(199,019)
Black2.5%(6,420)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(17,787)
Asian5.1%(12,820)
Other5.8%(14,617)
Diversity Score44.7%(112,858)
Diversity Score
45
+65%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 29.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+51%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.7%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
7.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.0%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thurston County, Washington?

Thurston County, Washington has about 252,264 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Thurston County, Washington earns about $60,930 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 $257,800, and the typical rent is about $928 a month.

How educated are people in Thurston County, Washington?

About 31.6% 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 10.3% of people in Thurston County, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Thurston County, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Thurston County, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 91,026 residents, a change of about 56 percent over that period.

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