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DuPont, Washington, in Pierce county, is 7 miles SW of Lakewood, Washington (center to center) and 37 miles S of Seattle, Washington. The people of the city are in the Tacoma metropolitan area. DuPont has a population of 2,452.
In DuPont, about 69% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in DuPont. The city is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.
Approximately 25% of DuPont is non-white. You'll see a variety of faces on the diverse streets of DuPont.
In 2000, DuPont had a median family income of $57,202. DuPont is full of successful families and individuals. The city isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty. DuPont benefits from its educated workforce. Home offices are common in the city. DuPont, compared to most cities like it, can boast of a large population of high-income unmarried people.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among DuPont residents, with $750. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
In DuPont, 65% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the city may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young.
In DuPont, 90% of commuters drive to work.
Dupont strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Washington):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Low Property Crime (vs. State) | Top 2% |  |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
Comparing Dupont to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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