Tumwater, WA

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.

High Points

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

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

Comparative Profile of Tumwater, WA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Tumwater Almanac

Tumwater Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Tumwater Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Tumwater residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Tumwater, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Starbucks in Tumwater

Tumwater High Schools (2004)

TUMWATER HIGH SCHOOL
700 ISRAEL ROAD
360-709-7600
Serves 986 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 22.4

VOC SKILLS CENTER NEW MARKET
7299 NEW MARKET STREET
360-570-4500
A Vocational School
Serves 162 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

THURS CO JUV DEPT/TUMWATER WEST E
2801 32ND AVENUE SW
360-709-3198
Serves 54 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 10.8

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