Population 24,213 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Tumwater
Household size in Tumwater
| Period | Tumwater | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.34 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.36 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.39 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.34 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.00 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Tumwater is a place of small households, averaging 2.34 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Households are largest in the east and smallest in the north. Only 21 of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Tumwater
| Period | Tumwater | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.7 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.8 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.0 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.9 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.2 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
At 39.9, the median age in Tumwater is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has climbed from 38.7 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Tumwater
| Period | Tumwater | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.2% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.3% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Tumwater (10.3%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of Washington. The single-parent share has fallen 3.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Tumwater
Renters in Tumwater
| Period | Tumwater | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.2% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 44.6% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.0% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 40.2% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Tumwater than nationally: 40.2% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 42.2% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the northwest. The renter share has fallen 5.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Tumwater
| Period | Tumwater | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Tumwater than nationally: 5.6%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy has fallen 1.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Tumwater
| Period | Tumwater | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1984 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Tumwater has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1990, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1984 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the center, the oldest in the east.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Tumwater
| Period | Tumwater | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $988 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,025 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,306 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,856 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$868 | +$858 | +$606 |
The median renter in Tumwater pays $1,856 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $868 a month from 2006–10, an 88% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 32.8% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the east and lowest in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Tumwater
Bachelor's degrees in Tumwater
| Period | Tumwater | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.9% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 34.6% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.9% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 42.3% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.5 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over four in ten adults 25 and older in Tumwater (42.3%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.5 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the south.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Tumwater
| Period | Tumwater | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.6% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.0% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.2% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.8% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Tumwater: 96.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 3.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Tumwater has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Washington cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Tumwater
| Period | Tumwater | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in Tumwater than nationally: unemployment was 6.4%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has edged up 0.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Tumwater compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tumwater | 2.34 | 39.9 | 10.3% | 40.2% | 5.6% | 1990 | $1,856 | 42.3% | 96.8% | 6.4% |
| Olympia | 2.50 | 42.0 | 9.6% | 32.2% | 5.6% | 1987 | $1,878 | 45.9% | 95.7% | 5.3% |
| Lacey | 2.51 | 39.7 | 10.9% | 38.8% | 5.6% | 1992 | $1,992 | 33.2% | 94.5% | 4.5% |
| Kellys Korner | 2.92 | 37.9 | 16.7% | 12.8% | 4.1% | 1989 | $2,313 | 20.1% | 76.5% | 12.0% |
| Littlerock | 2.78 | 42.3 | 7.7% | 18.0% | 6.1% | 1992 | $1,653 | 26.6% | 92.4% | 1.2% |
| Tenino | 2.39 | 45.3 | 8.1% | 17.1% | 6.8% | 1992 | $1,391 | 27.3% | 91.1% | 6.5% |
| Nisqually Indian Community | 2.50 | 50.0 | 13.0% | 16.0% | 21.0% | 2003 | $875 | 24.9% | 92.5% | 14.5% |
| Kamilche | 2.65 | 44.5 | 4.9% | 12.1% | 9.8% | 1986 | $1,218 | 20.6% | 89.1% | 2.7% |
| Rochester | 2.83 | 41.0 | 9.6% | 19.4% | 4.9% | 1992 | $1,433 | 20.9% | 92.1% | 4.1% |
| Rainier | 2.94 | 40.1 | 8.3% | 13.7% | 7.4% | 1993 | $1,757 | 24.3% | 93.8% | 4.8% |
| Dupont | 2.80 | 32.9 | 6.0% | 38.5% | 3.6% | 2002 | $2,366 | 51.8% | 95.3% | 5.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Tumwater. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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