Tumwater, WA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-09
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Tumwater, Washington Info Snack

Population
23,390
Unemployment
7.8%
Poverty
8.7%
Median Home
$312,600
Median Income
$76,676
Median Rent
$1,266

Tumwater SnackAbility

8
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
6
Diversity
8
Safety
5
Amenities
8.5
Education
8.5
Commute
8.5

Tumwater, WA Crime Report

676
Total Crimes
2,760.0
Total Crimes / 100k People
17.65%
Above National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Tumwater
/ 100k People
Washington
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 676 2,760.0 3,026.1 2,346.0
Violent Crime 63 257.2 293.7 387.8
Murder 0 0.0 3.9 6.5
Robbery 13 53.1 67.4 73.9
Aggravated Assault 40 163.3 187.6 279.7
Property Crime 613 2,502.8 2,732.4 1,958.2
Burglary 94 383.8 522.1 314.2
Larceny 453 1,849.5 1,854.2 1,398.0
Car Theft 66 269.5 356.1 246.0

Tumwater, WA Cost Of Living

114
Tumwater's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Living Expense Tumwater Washington National Average
Overall 114 119 100
Services 111 112 100
Groceries 119 110 100
Health 125 122 100
Housing 119 136 100
Transportation 134 123 100
Utilities 92 91 100

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Rankings for Tumwater in Washington

Map Of Tumwater, WA

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Population over time in Tumwater

Year Population % Change
2020 23,390 4.0%
2019 22,500 2.2%
2018 22,005 1.5%
2017 21,684 17.4%
2016 18,478 1.9%
2015 18,128 1.8%
2014 17,813 2.0%
2013 17,469 2.0%
2012 17,121 1.7%
2011 16,834 -

Race / Ethnicity in Tumwater

White
76.2% (17,814)
African American
3.3% (762)
American Indian
0.2% (49)
Asian
3.3% (774)
Hawaiian
0.2% (49)
Other
2.0% (465)
Two Or More
6.2% (1,457)
Hispanic
8.6% (2,020)
Race Tumwater WA USA
White 76.2% 67.5% 60.1%
African American 3.3% 3.7% 12.2%
American Indian 0.2% 1.0% 0.6%
Asian 3.3% 8.7% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.2% 0.7% 0.2%
Other 2.0% 0.3% 0.3%
Two Or More 6.2% 5.2% 2.8%
Hispanic 8.6% 12.9% 18.2%

Gender in Tumwater

Female
52.7% (12,325)
Male
47.3% (11,065)
Gender Tumwater WA USA
Female 52.7% 50.0% 50.8%
Male 47.3% 50.0% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Tumwater for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
1.0% (233)
9-12th Grade
3.0% (701)
High School / GED
17.0% (3,976)
Some College
29.0% (6,783)
Associate's Degree
13.0% (3,040)
Bachelor's Degree
22.0% (5,145)
Master's Degree
10.0% (2,339)
Professional Degree
3.0% (701)
Doctorate Degree
2.0% (467)
Education Tumwater WA USA
< 9th Grade 1.0% 3.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 3.0% 5.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 17.0% 22.0% 27.0%
Some College 29.0% 23.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 13.0% 10.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 22.0% 23.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 10.0% 10.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 3.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 2.0% 2.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Tumwater, Washington

Less than $10,000
2.7% (62,813)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.5% (81,733)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.4% (173,558)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.4% (172,801)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.3% (263,364)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.5% (385,965)
$75,000 to $99,999
15.0% (351,404)
$100,000 to $149,999
21.5% (502,763)
$150,000 to $199,999
9.8% (229,308)
$200,000 or more
4.9% (115,285)
Income Tumwater WA USA
Less than $10,000 2.7% 4.4% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.5% 3.1% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.4% 6.5% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.4% 6.9% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.3% 10.8% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.5% 17.1% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.0% 13.6% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 21.5% 18.2% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 9.8% 8.9% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 4.9% 10.5% 8.3%

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