Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA

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2021 Population

115,336

1.61% 1-year growth

US Senator

Patty Murray

Democratic Party

US Senator

Maria Cantwell

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

41.6

1.19% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

8.65%

3.4% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$91,293

7.86% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$360,700

7.35% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

50,999

2.43% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA had a population of 115k people with a median age of 41.6 and a median household income of $91,293. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA grew from 113,512 to 115,336, a 1.61% increase and its median household income grew from $84,643 to $91,293, a 7.86% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA are White (Non-Hispanic) (77.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (6.25%), White (Hispanic) (3.72%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.42%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.31%).

8.83% of the households in Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.1% of the residents in Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA are The Evergreen State College (758 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA was $360,700, and the homeownership rate was 81.4%.

Most people in Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA was 2 cars per household.

Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA borders Lewis, Klickitat & Skamania Counties PUMA, WA, Grays Harbor & Mason Counties PUMA, WA, Olympia, Lacey & Tumwater Cities PUMA, WA, Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA, Lakewood City & Joint Base Lewis-McChord PUMA, WA, and Graham, Elk Plain & Prairie Ridge PUMA, WA.

United States Washington

Population & Diversity

Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA is home to a population of 115k people, from which 97.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.06% of Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA residents were born outside of the country (6.99k people).

In 2021, there were 12.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (89.3k people) in Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.21k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 4.29k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA are Spanish (4,880 households), German (921 households), and Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (665 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

57,433

Women

49.8%

57,902

Men

50.2%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 115,335 inhabitants, with 50.2% men, and 49.8% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

97.1%

2021 Citizenship

97.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.1% of Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA was 97.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA

White (Non-Hispanic)
89.3k ± 1.97k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
7.21k ± 977
White (Hispanic)
4.29k ± 902

9.12%

Hispanic Population

10.5k people

9.12% of the people in Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA are hispanic (10.5k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,906 ± 1,063 people
Philippines
987 ± 768 people
Vietnam
586 ± 593 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA was Mexico, the natal country of 1,906 Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA residents, followed by Philippines with 987 and Vietnam with 586.

Foreign-Born Population

6.06%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

6.99k people

6.03%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

6.84k people

As of 2021, 6.06% of Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA residents (6.99k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA was 6.03%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
4,880 households (4.48%)
German
921 households (0.845%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
665 households (0.61%)

8.83% of the households in Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA was Spanish. 4.48% of the households in Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
4,282 ± 526
Vietnam
3,325 ± 379
Gulf War (1990s)
1,783 ± 310

Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.29 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA employs 51k people. The largest industries in Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA are Construction (4,407 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,957 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,550 people), and the highest paying industries are Legal services ($181,001), Nondepository credit & related activities ($178,123), and Electronics stores ($136,227).

Males in Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA have an average income that is 1.23 times higher than the average income of females, which is $63,015. The income inequality in Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.427, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

23,192

Women

46.6%

26,595

Men

53.4%

The workforce of Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA in 2020 was 49,787 people, with 46.6% woman, and 53.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA.

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Occupations

51k

2021 Value

2.43%

1 Year growth

± 2.43%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA grew at a rate of 2.43%, from 49.8k employees to 51k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA, are Other managers (1,546 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,511 people), and Customer service representatives (1,168 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Washington (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

51k

2021 Value

2.43%

1 Year growth

± 2.43%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA grew at a rate of 2.43%, from 49.8k employees to 51k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA, are Construction (4,407 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,957 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,550 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA, though some of these residents may live in Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$59,407

Median earning men ± $5,066

$39,162

Median earning women ± $2,330

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($83,417), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($82,552), and Information ($80,625).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($75,260), Public Administration ($63,942), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($46,951).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Washington. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Washington.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Washington to other states, or from other states to Washington.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Washington product (by dollars) was Misc. mfg. prods. with $42.2B, followed by Mixed freight ($36.4B) and Electronics ($33.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Washington products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$416B

2020 Value in Washington

$982B

Projected 2050 Value in Washington

136% growth

In 2020, total outbound Washington trade was $416B. This is expected to increase 136% to $982B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Washington trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Washington to other states, or from other states to Washington.

Most Common Trade Partners

Oregon
$34.7B
California
$26.5B
Texas
$12.9B

In 2020, the top outbound Washington domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Oregon with $34.7B, followed by California with $26.5B and Texas and $12.9B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Washington shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 58% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.97%).

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing the state of Washington. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA. Showing the available data for Washington.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (58%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (38.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.97%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 58% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.97%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Washington for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Washington

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Patty Murray

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 1993

Maria Cantwell

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing Washington.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Washington over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Washington

Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Washington have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA awarded 758 degrees. The student population of Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 806 male students and 1,310 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA are White (479 and 63.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (101 and 13.4%), Two or More Races (52 and 6.89%), and Black or African American (46 and 6.09%).

The largest universities in Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA by number of degrees awarded are The Evergreen State College (758 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (541 and 71.4%), Biological & Physical Sciences (136 and 17.9%), and Public Administration (56 and 7.39%).

The median tuition cost in Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA for a public four year colleges is $7,389 for in-state students and $28,032 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 99.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 21.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 2,116 (38.1% men and 61.9% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 2,116 students enrolled in Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA, 38.1% men and 61.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,301 records, of which 60.9% were women and 39.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
541 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
136 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 541 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

The Evergreen State College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

758 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was The Evergreen State College with 758 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 303 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA, which is 0.666 times less than the 455 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 479 degrees mean that there were 4.74 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 101 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($7,389) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,140) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($900) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.282% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.488% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (24.9k), Some college (23.1k), and Bachelors Degree (16.3k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA was $360,700 in 2021, which is 1.47 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $336,000 to $360,700, a 7.35% increase. The homeownership rate in Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA is 81.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA have an average commute time of 31.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA is $91,293. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA was Sammamish, Issaquah, Mercer Island & Newcastle Cities PUMA, WA with a value of $166,625, followed by Snoqualmie City, Cottage Lake, Union Hill & Novelty Hill PUMA, WA and Greater Bellevue City PUMA, WA, with respective values of $151,191 and $141,516.

Housing

Property

$360,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,861

$34,884

Median Property Taxes

±$1,384

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

81.4%

Homeownership

2021

68.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 81.4% of the housing units in Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 80.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA was Sammamish, Issaquah, Mercer Island & Newcastle Cities PUMA, WA with a value of $166,625, followed by Snoqualmie City, Cottage Lake, Union Hill & Novelty Hill PUMA, WA and Greater Bellevue City PUMA, WA, with respective values of $151,191 and $141,516.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$91,293

Median Household Income

± $3,452

42.9k

Number of Households

± 1,676

In 2021, the median household income of the 42.9k households in Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA grew to $91,293 from the previous year's value of $84,643.

The following chart displays the households in Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.427

2021 Wage GINI in Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA

0.42

2020 Wage GINI in Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA

In 2021, the income inequality in Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA was 0.427 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.49% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (75.7%)
Worked At Home (10.7%)
Carpooled (9.36%)

In 2021, 75.7% of workers in Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.7%) and those who carpooled to work (9.36%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

31.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA have a longer commute time (31.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 4.11% of the workforce in Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.65% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA (9.87k out of 114k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.8% of the population of Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA has health coverage, with 47.2% on employee plans, 13.4% on Medicaid, 12.6% on Medicare, 15.3% on non-group plans, and 6.25% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Washington see 1176 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.676% decrease from the previous year (1184 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1196 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 229 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,176 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Washington

Primary care physicians in Washington see an average of 1,176 patients per year. This represents a 0.676% decrease from the previous year (1,184 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Washington in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.7% under 18 years, 17.1% between 18 and 34 years, 41.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.23%

Uninsured

47.2%

Employer Coverage

13.4%

Medicaid

12.6%

Medicare

15.3%

Non-Group

6.25%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA declined by 1.22% from 5.29% to 5.23%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.