Thurston County, Washington
WA · FIPS 53067 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 299,067 | — | #243 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $96,563 | +28.5% | #205 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.0 years | +2.8% | #2,135 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $480,300 | +70.4% | #154 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,736 | +49.3% | #123 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.5% | -24.2% | #691 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Thurston County has a population of 299,067, making it the #243 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.0 years, which is 2.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Thurston County is $96,563, ranking #205 out of 3,222 counties — 28.5% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.5% and unemployment stands at 4.9%.
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The median home value in Thurston County is $480,300 (+70.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,736/mo and the homeownership rate is 67.7%.
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95.0% of residents in Thurston County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.6% above the national rate.
About Thurston County, Washington
Thurston County, Washington has a total population of 299,067, making it the 243rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Thurston County is 40.0 years, which is 2.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Thurston County is $96,563, which ranks #205 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 28.5% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9%.
The median home value in Thurston County is $480,300, 70.4% above the national median. Renters in Thurston County pay a median gross rent of $1,736 per month. The homeownership rate is 67.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Thurston County, 38.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 14.2% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.4 min.
Thurston County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 69.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (10.6%) and Two or More Races (7.9%).
All data for Thurston County, Washington comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.