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Tumwater, WA


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Tumwater, Washington

Tumwater, Washington is 21 miles SW of Lakewood, Washington (center to center) and 49 miles SW of Seattle, Washington. It is in Thurston county. The city is part of the Olympia metro area. The population of Tumwater is 12,698.

The People and Families of Tumwater

In Tumwater, about 48% of adults are married. Adults in Tumwater are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Tumwater had a median family income of $54,156. The people of Tumwater can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city. Notably, the city is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.

Political Inclinations

Among Tumwater political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $2,200. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Tumwater Housing

Of the housing in Tumwater, approximately 49% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city. Tumwater offers a good supply of small apartments.

Commuting

In Tumwater, 90% of commuters drive to work. The city offers good access to public transportation.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 11%Tumwater Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 16%Tumwater College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 17%Tumwater Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Tumwater, WA

Comparing Tumwater 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
Well-Paid Single Women99
Well-Paid Single Men89
Female Share of the Population79
Racial Diversity67
Senior Citizens56
Age of the Population56
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Male Share of the Population42

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married21
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults89
Median Family Income78
People in Middle Class or Better68
People Above Poverty68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Walking and Biking to Work87
Short Commute Times88
Working at Home75

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Housing Recently Built98
People Living Alone99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54
Affordability of Property Taxes43
Affordability of Rents33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime55
Low Property Crime46

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