Puyallup, WA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Puyallup, Washington Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
41,666
Unemployment
6.0%
Poverty
6.1%
Median Home
$352,800
Median Income
$76,565
Median Rent
$1,352
Puyallup SnackAbility
8Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
9
Affordability
5
Diversity
8
Safety
5
Amenities
9
Education
8
Commute
4
Puyallup, WA Crime Report
2,642Total Crimes
6,147.9Total Crimes / 100k People
162.06%
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Puyallup / 100k People |
Washington / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,642 | 6,147.9 | 3,026.1 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 94 | 218.7 | 293.7 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 2 | 4.7 | 3.9 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 38 | 88.4 | 67.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 41 | 95.4 | 187.6 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 2,548 | 5,929.2 | 2,732.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 388 | 902.9 | 522.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 1,857 | 4,321.2 | 1,854.2 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 303 | 705.1 | 356.1 | 246.0 |
Puyallup, WA Cost Of Living
120Puyallup's Overall Cost Of Living
1.2x
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Puyallup | Washington | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 120 | 119 | 100 | |
| Services | 113 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 119 | 110 | 100 | |
| Health | 124 | 122 | 100 | |
| Housing | 132 | 136 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 136 | 123 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 94 | 91 | 100 | |
Puyallup, WA Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Joe Mabel | GFDL
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Source: Wikipedia User Joe Mabel | GFDL
Source: Wikipedia User Joe Mabel | GFDL
Source: Wikipedia User Joe Mabel | GFDL
Source: Wikipedia User Joe Mabel | GFDL
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Map Of Puyallup, WA
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Population over time in Puyallup
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 41,666 | 3.4% |
| 2019 | 40,305 | 1.7% |
| 2018 | 39,637 | 0.9% |
| 2017 | 39,274 | 1.4% |
| 2016 | 38,720 | 1.6% |
| 2015 | 38,092 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 37,720 | 1.0% |
| 2013 | 37,358 | 1.0% |
| 2012 | 36,974 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 36,703 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Puyallup
| Race | Puyallup | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.3% | 67.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 3.4% | 3.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 5.9% | 8.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 6.1% | 5.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 6.2% | 12.9% | 18.2% |
Gender in Puyallup
| Gender | Puyallup | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 50.0% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.1% | 50.0% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Puyallup for adults over 25
| Education | Puyallup | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 22.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Puyallup, Washington
| Income | Puyallup | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.6% | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.5% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.9% | 6.5% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.9% | 6.9% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.5% | 10.8% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.5% | 17.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.8% | 13.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.2% | 18.2% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.8% | 8.9% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.3% | 10.5% | 8.3% |
