Demographics & People — Tumwater, Washington
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 26,519 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~28,000 |
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| Median Age | 37.1 |
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| Total Households | 10,863 |
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| Family Households | 6,656 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.39 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3241 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 19,782 |
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| Black or African American | 997 |
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| Asian | 1,120 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 2,409 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 6,712 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 6,190 |
| German | 4,399 |
| English | 3,617 |
| Irish | 2,726 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,035 |
| American | 1,252 |
| Italian | 992 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 942 |
| European | 899 |
Language
| English Only | 23,429 |
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| Spanish | 542 |
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| Population 5+ | 25,344 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,776 |
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| Population 18+ | 19,953 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 27.7% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Tumwater, Washington.
