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.

Tumwater, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

26,956

Median Agei

37.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

66.5%17,935

Hispanic/Latino

9.3%2,503

Two or More

9%2,425

Asian

7.3%1,965

Black

4.6%1,240

Other

2.1%570

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.7%188

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.5%130

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.5%675

High School Diploma

14.6%2,815

Some College (<1 yr)

8.2%1,584

Some College (1+ yr)

17%3,272

Associate's Degree

10.5%2,010

Bachelor's Degree

26.9%5,160

Master's Degree

11.8%2,276

Professional Degree

2.4%462

Doctorate

1.8%341

HS or Higher

96.8%

BA or Higher

42.9%

Graduate+

16%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$472,200

Median Renti

$1,779

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

62.5%6,832

Renter-Occupied

37.5%4,097

Total Units

11,377

Homeownership

62.5%

Vacancy Rate

3.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.8%52

$50K–$100K

1.3%87

$100K–$150K

4.7%318

$150K–$200K

2.3%160

$200K–$300K

4.4%303

$300K–$500K

46.2%3,157

$500K–$1M

38.5%2,630

$1M+

1.8%125

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

157

$750–$1,000

106

$1,000–$1,250

242

$1,250–$1,500

620

$1,500–$2,000

1,464

$2,000+

1,367

Year Built

2020 or later

3.4%385

2010–2019

17.1%1,949

2000–2009

22%2,506

1990–1999

13.8%1,572

1980–1989

10.2%1,156

1970–1979

15%1,702

1960–1969

7.4%841

1950–1959

5.7%645

1940–1949

3.3%374

1939 or earlier

2.2%247

Heating Fuel

Electricity

53.3%5,829

Utility Gas

42.4%4,632

Bottled/LP Gas

1.4%158

Wood

1%111

No Fuel

0.9%95

Fuel Oil

0.6%64

Solar

0.4%40

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$95,212

Mean Household Incomei

$114,446

Per Capita Incomei

$46,975

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

5.2%

Labor Forcei

14,822

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.8%301

$10K–$15K

1.4%149

$15K–$20K

1.9%213

$20K–$25K

1.8%201

$25K–$30K

2.8%308

$30K–$35K

3.3%364

$35K–$40K

4.3%468

$40K–$45K

2.9%315

$45K–$50K

1.9%211

$50K–$60K

4%435

$60K–$75K

13.4%1,460

$75K–$100K

12.2%1,335

$100K–$125K

10.8%1,180

$125K–$150K

12.3%1,347

$150K–$200K

12.1%1,327

$200K+

12%1,315

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

303

Residentsi

536

Avg. Tenant Renti

$451/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

10 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers253 homes84% occupied$456/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 850 homes97% occupied$428/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $95,212/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $29K/yr

84.2%

Very low income$29K–$48K/yr

14.1%

Low income$48K–$76K/yr

1.7%

Who Receives This Housing

73% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

21.7% of subsidized households are minority

34.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

33% 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

2,0357.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

233

Canada

143

Mexico

113

Korea

104

India

China

Guatemala

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

13,866

Avg. Commutei

21.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

13,622

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,241(10.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.5%Insured

3.5%Uninsured

Tumwater, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026