Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Steilacoom, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,686

Median Agei

39.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

68.2%4,559

Hispanic/Latino

13.1%877

Two or More

9.1%611

Asian

5%334

Black

4.4%294

Other

0.2%11

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.7%172

High School Diploma

10.7%503

Some College (<1 yr)

5.2%245

Some College (1+ yr)

15%704

Associate's Degree

10.6%498

Bachelor's Degree

24.7%1,159

Master's Degree

16.6%780

Professional Degree

3.9%183

Doctorate

2.6%120

HS or Higher

93%

BA or Higher

47.8%

Graduate+

23.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$655,000

Median Renti

$1,818

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

62.9%1,768

Renter-Occupied

37.1%1,045

Total Units

2,889

Homeownership

62.9%

Vacancy Rate

2.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.8%32

$100K–$150K

1%17

$150K–$200K

0.5%9

$200K–$300K

4%71

$300K–$500K

19%336

$500K–$1M

62.8%1,111

$1M+

10.9%192

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

117

$1,500–$2,000

521

$2,000+

333

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%14

2010–2019

6.3%183

2000–2009

10.3%299

1990–1999

13%375

1980–1989

12.4%359

1970–1979

29.8%860

1960–1969

10.3%298

1950–1959

7.3%212

1940–1949

4.3%124

1939 or earlier

5.7%165

Heating Fuel

Electricity

60.2%1,694

Utility Gas

36.5%1,026

No Fuel

1.6%46

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%21

Fuel Oil

0.5%13

Solar

0.5%13

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$100,851

Mean Household Incomei

$131,090

Per Capita Incomei

$54,613

Poverty Ratei

11%

Unemploymenti

5.6%

Labor Forcei

3,383

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.6%214

$10K–$15K

0.4%12

$15K–$20K

1.6%45

$20K–$25K

2.1%59

$25K–$30K

0.5%15

$30K–$35K

2.5%69

$35K–$40K

2.3%66

$40K–$45K

2.6%72

$45K–$50K

3.8%107

$50K–$60K

6.2%174

$60K–$75K

9.5%268

$75K–$100K

10%282

$100K–$125K

11.6%326

$125K–$150K

10.4%292

$150K–$200K

13.2%372

$200K+

15.6%440

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$605/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

3 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers28 homes87% occupied$605/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $100,851/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $30K/yr

83%

Very low income$30K–$50K/yr

Low income$50K–$81K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

83% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

33% of subsidized households are minority

27% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

42% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

5668.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

Mexico

Philippines

Korea

China

United Kingdom

India

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,097

Avg. Commutei

27.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,960

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

849(16.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.7%Insured

4.3%Uninsured