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Bucoda, WA


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Bucoda, Washington

Bucoda, Washington, in Thurston county, is 30 miles SW of Lakewood, Washington (center to center) and 61 miles SW of Seattle, Washington. The town has a population of 628.

The People and Families of Bucoda

In Bucoda, about 56% of adults are married. Large households are normal in Bucoda.

You'll notice more men than women in the town compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bucoda had a median family income of $32,708.

Bucoda Housing

Owners occupy 74% of the housing units in Bucoda. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in the town?

Commuting

In Bucoda, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Bucoda strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Washington):

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Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyBucoda Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Bucoda, WA

Comparing Bucoda to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity74
Age of the Population35
Children Under 5 Years Old21
Senior Citizens13
Well-Paid Single Men11
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size109
Portion of People Married78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income22
People in Middle Class or Better22
People Above Poverty21
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use85
Walking and Biking to Work53
Short Commute Times22
Working at Home21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes610
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Housing Recently Built42
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals42
Affordability of Rents25
People Living Alone11
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