Thurston County, WA

Thurston County Overview

294,272
TOTAL POPULATION
145,124
MALE POPULATION
149,148
FEMALE POPULATION
97.30
MALES / 100 FEMALES
102.77
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$42,306
PER CAPITA INCOME
$106,190
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$88,895
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
27.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
72.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,937
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.41
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
148,493
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
62.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Thurston County Area Codes

Race in Thurston County

The most populous races in Thurston County are White / Caucasian (223,695 | 76.0%), Two or more Races (32,155 | 10.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (29,062 | 9.9%).
Race in Thurston County
Race# Population% Population
Asian16,8945.7%
Black / African American9,2183.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific2,8851.0%
Hispanic or Latino29,0629.9%
Native / Alaskan3,1661.1%
White / Caucasian223,69576.0%
Two or more Races32,15510.9%
Some other Race6,2592.1%
Total294,272100.0%

Ancestry in Thurston County

The most populous ancestries reported in Thurston County are German (49,559 | 16.8%), Irish (36,138 | 12.3%), English (35,417 | 12.0%), Mexican (18,082 | 6.1%), and American (11,989 | 4.1%), together accounting for 51.4% of all Thurston County residents.
Ancestry in Thurston County
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan2030.1%
African1,5110.5%
Alaska Native280.0%
Alaskan Athabascan2240.1%
Albanian640.0%
Aleut1710.1%
Alsatian180.0%
American11,9894.1%
Apache380.0%
Arab1,5230.5%
Argentinean100.0%
Armenian1320.0%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac40.0%
Australian3990.1%
Austrian7710.3%
Bangladeshi470.0%
Barbadian80.0%
Basque690.0%
Belgian2630.1%
Bhutanese3,6271.2%
Blackfeet4670.2%
Bolivian980.0%
Brazilian2190.1%
British3,1351.1%
British West Indian1630.1%
Bulgarian260.0%
Burmese4,5191.5%
Cajun640.0%
Canadian7050.2%
Celtic1040.0%
Central American2,3230.8%
Central American Indian1140.0%
Cherokee1,3660.5%
Cheyenne340.0%
Chickasaw1700.1%
Chilean2640.1%
Chinese30.0%
Chippewa1180.0%
Choctaw1270.0%
Colombian4230.1%
Colville1020.0%
Comanche540.0%
Costa Rican100.0%
Cree570.0%
Creek1080.0%
Croatian4200.1%
Cuban4370.2%
Czech8390.3%
Czechoslovakian3530.1%
Danish2,1920.7%
Delaware120.0%
Dominican3140.1%
Dutch5,5361.9%
Eastern European8970.3%
Ecuadorian1080.0%
Egyptian450.0%
English35,41712.0%
Estonian190.0%
Ethiopian570.0%
European9,8513.4%
Fijian40.0%
Filipino2240.1%
Finnish2,3080.8%
French8,5162.9%
French American Indian1020.0%
French Canadian1,5820.5%
German49,55916.8%
German Russian540.0%
Greek9690.3%
Guamanian / Chamorro1,7880.6%
Guatemalan4400.2%
Guyanese250.0%
Haitian5370.2%
Honduran4890.2%
Hungarian6950.2%
Icelander1200.0%
Indian (Asian)3,2481.1%
Inupiat1320.0%
Iranian1930.1%
Iraqi1400.1%
Irish36,13812.3%
Iroquois1510.1%
Israeli160.0%
Italian9,6753.3%
Jamaican1580.1%
Japanese1,2680.4%
Jordanian2820.1%
Kenyan670.0%
Korean7,2942.5%
Laotian730.0%
Latvian1030.0%
Lebanese2280.1%
Liberian90.0%
Lithuanian4400.2%
Lumbee1750.1%
Luxembourger1320.0%
Malaysian1160.0%
Marshallese40.0%
Menominee410.0%
Mexican18,0826.1%
Mexican American Indian2860.1%
Mongolian750.0%
Moroccan600.0%
Native Hawaiian1,5640.5%
Navajo1330.1%
Nicaraguan770.0%
Nigerian1800.1%
Northern European2,1950.7%
Norwegian11,9124.1%
Okinawan1900.1%
Osage240.0%
Pakistani5670.2%
Panamanian5510.2%
Pennsylvania German3280.1%
Peruvian2250.1%
Polish5,6981.9%
Portuguese7700.3%
Potawatomi460.0%
Pueblo20.0%
Puerto Rican3,5961.2%
Puget Sound Salish1,1540.4%
Romanian4710.2%
Russian1,6390.6%
Salvadoran6270.2%
Samoan1,1590.4%
Scandinavian3,5461.2%
Scotch-Irish3,1561.1%
Scottish7,8102.6%
Seminole140.0%
Serbian370.0%
Shoshone210.0%
Sioux3900.1%
Slavic1520.1%
Slovak2790.1%
Slovene1190.0%
South African980.0%
South American1,3360.4%
Spaniard1,2040.4%
Spanish9650.3%
Sri Lankan4,3931.5%
Subsaharan African2,0340.7%
Sudanese350.0%
Swedish8,0242.7%
Swiss9980.3%
Syrian1000.0%
Thai1,4670.5%
Tlingit-Haida1510.1%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian1240.0%
Tsimshian100.0%
Turkish2400.1%
Ukrainian9010.3%
Uruguayan110.0%
Venezuelan1970.1%
Welsh2,3530.8%
West Indian2230.1%
Yakama990.0%
Yaqui880.0%
Yugoslavian380.0%
Yup'ik380.0%
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Immigrants in Thurston County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Thurston County came from Asia (11,455 | 3.9%), Latin America (6,878 | 2.3%), South Eastern Asia (6,442 | 2.2%), Central America (5,140 | 1.8%), and Mexico (4,138 | 1.4%), together accounting for 11.6% of all Thurston County residents.
Immigrants in Thurston County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan730.0%
Africa6470.2%
Argentina100.0%
Asia11,4553.9%
Australia2540.1%
Austria190.0%
Azores30.0%
Barbados80.0%
Belarus60.0%
Belgium270.0%
Bolivia1150.0%
Brazil1950.1%
Bulgaria100.0%
Cambodia5400.2%
Canada1,0730.4%
Caribbean8330.3%
Central America5,1401.8%
Chile410.0%
China1,1230.4%
Colombia810.0%
Costa Rica100.0%
Cuba1490.1%
Czechoslovakia310.0%
Denmark300.0%
Dominica100.0%
Eastern Africa2620.1%
Eastern Asia3,3841.1%
Eastern Europe8200.3%
Ecuador490.0%
Egypt190.0%
El Salvador2780.1%
England3080.1%
Ethiopia1430.1%
Europe3,7971.3%
Fiji10.0%
France1100.0%
Germany1,8110.6%
Ghana1440.1%
Grenada280.0%
Guatemala1440.1%
Guyana180.0%
Haiti3400.1%
Honduras2520.1%
Hong Kong450.0%
Hungary520.0%
India5950.2%
Indonesia470.0%
Iran880.0%
Iraq3210.1%
Ireland580.0%
Israel190.0%
Italy690.0%
Jamaica1070.0%
Japan3280.1%
Kenya820.0%
Korea1,9330.7%
Laos910.0%
Latin America6,8782.3%
Latvia590.0%
Liberia140.0%
Lithuania90.0%
Malaysia610.0%
Mexico4,1381.4%
Micronesia210.0%
Middle Africa30.0%
Moldova20.0%
Nepal2300.1%
Netherlands620.0%
Nigeria210.0%
Northern Africa860.0%
Northern Europe7770.3%
Oceania8120.3%
Pakistan590.0%
Panama3180.1%
Peru2280.1%
Philippines2,5770.9%
Poland2260.1%
Portugal50.0%
Romania1960.1%
Russia1450.1%
Saudi Arabia950.0%
Scotland1070.0%
Singapore880.0%
Somalia370.0%
South Africa790.0%
South America9050.3%
South Central Asia1,0680.4%
South Eastern Asia6,4422.2%
Southern Europe1260.0%
Spain520.0%
Sri Lanka230.0%
Sudan430.0%
Sweden170.0%
Switzerland450.0%
Syria430.0%
Taiwan1370.1%
Thailand3870.1%
Trinidad and Tobago1170.0%
Turkey830.0%
Ukraine750.0%
Uruguay110.0%
Venezuela1570.1%
Vietnam2,6510.9%
Western Africa2170.1%
Western Asia5610.2%
Western Europe2,0740.7%
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Sex and Age in Thurston County

Sex and Age in Thurston County

The most populous age groups in Thurston County are 35 to 39 Years (11,019 | 7.6%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (10,571 | 7.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Thurston County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years8,455 (5.8%)7,745 (5.2%)
5 to 9 Years8,737 (6.0%)8,850 (5.9%)
10 to 14 Years9,530 (6.6%)8,242 (5.5%)
15 to 19 Years8,578 (5.9%)8,131 (5.4%)
20 to 24 Years8,858 (6.1%)8,531 (5.7%)
25 to 29 Years10,676 (7.4%)10,075 (6.8%)
30 to 34 Years10,733 (7.4%)10,571 (7.1%)
35 to 39 Years11,019 (7.6%)10,152 (6.8%)
40 to 44 Years9,840 (6.8%)10,559 (7.1%)
45 to 49 Years8,756 (6.0%)8,789 (5.9%)
50 to 54 Years8,774 (6.0%)8,793 (5.9%)
55 to 59 Years8,356 (5.8%)8,906 (6.0%)
60 to 64 Years9,311 (6.4%)10,512 (7.0%)
65 to 69 Years7,753 (5.3%)9,410 (6.3%)
70 to 74 Years7,330 (5.1%)8,209 (5.5%)
75 to 79 Years4,027 (2.8%)5,006 (3.4%)
80 to 84 Years2,489 (1.7%)3,066 (2.1%)
85 Years and over1,902 (1.3%)3,601 (2.4%)
Total145,124 (100.0%)149,148 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Thurston County

Median Family Size in Thurston County

The median family size in Thurston County is 3.01 persons per family, with married-couple families (59,073 | 77.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.04 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (5,315 | 7.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.68 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Thurston County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple59,073 (77.7%)3.04
Single Male/Father5,315 (7.0%)2.68
Single Female/Mother11,681 (15.4%)2.96
Total Families76,069 (100.0%)3.01

Median Household Size in Thurston County

The median household size in Thurston County is 2.51 persons per household, with single male/father households (5,315 | 4.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.27 persons per household. non-family households (39,626 | 34.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.34 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Thurston County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple59,073 (51.1%)3.08
Single Male/Father5,315 (4.6%)3.27
Single Female/Mother11,681 (10.1%)3.26
Non-family39,626 (34.3%)1.34
Total Households115,695 (100.0%)2.51

Household Size by Marriage Status in Thurston County

Out of a total of 115,695 households in Thurston County, 76,069 (65.7%) are family households, while 39,626 (34.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 34,259, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 29,772.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Thurston County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-29,772 (25.7%)
2-Person Households34,259 (29.6%)7,739 (6.7%)
3-Person Households17,065 (14.7%)1,539 (1.3%)
4-Person Households14,629 (12.6%)375 (0.3%)
5-Person Households6,783 (5.9%)152 (0.1%)
6-Person Households2,089 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households1,244 (1.1%)49 (0.0%)
Total76,069 (65.7%)39,626 (34.3%)

Female Fertility in Thurston County

Fertility by Age in Thurston County

Average fertility rate in Thurston County is 45.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 72.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 68.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Thurston County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years91 (3.0%)11.0
20 to 34 years2,106 (68.9%)72.0
35 to 50 years859 (28.1%)27.0
Total3,056 (100.0%)45.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Thurston County

68.2% of women with births (3,056) in Thurston County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 17.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Thurston County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)91 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years1,371 (65.1%)735 (34.9%)
35 to 50 years713 (83.0%)146 (17.0%)
Total2,084 (68.2%)972 (31.8%)

Fertility by Education in Thurston County

Average fertility rate in Thurston County is 45.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 80.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 9.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 36.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Thurston County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School74 (2.4%)9.0
High School Diploma1,054 (34.5%)80.0
College or Associate's Degree1,099 (36.0%)44.0
Bachelor's Degree480 (15.7%)34.0
Graduate Degree349 (11.4%)44.0
Total3,056 (100.0%)45.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Thurston County

31.8% of women with births in Thurston County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 95.7% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Thurston County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)74 (100.0%)
High School Diploma628 (59.6%)426 (40.4%)
College or Associate's Degree718 (65.3%)381 (34.7%)
Bachelor's Degree404 (84.2%)76 (15.8%)
Graduate Degree334 (95.7%)15 (4.3%)
Total2,084 (68.2%)972 (31.8%)

Income in Thurston County

Income Overview in Thurston County

Per Capita Income in Thurston County is $42,306, while median incomes of families and households are $106,190 and $88,895 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income294,272$42,306
Median Family Income76,069$106,190
Mean Family Income76,069$122,117
Median Household Income115,695$88,895
Mean Household Income115,695$105,913
Income Deficit76,069$11,937
Wage / Income Gap (%)294,27227.48%
Wage / Income Gap ($)294,27272.52¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index294,2720.41

Earnings by Sex in Thurston County

Average Earnings in Thurston County are $47,622, $55,374 for men and $40,158 for women, a difference of 27.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Thurston County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male81,789 (52.7%)$55,374
Female73,414 (47.3%)$40,158
Total155,203 (100.0%)$47,622

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Thurston County

The most common earnings brackets in Thurston County are $100,000+ for men (17,160 | 21.0%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (8,252 | 11.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Thurston County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less2,814 (3.4%)3,844 (5.2%)
$2,500 to $4,9991,529 (1.9%)2,375 (3.2%)
$5,000 to $7,4992,133 (2.6%)2,627 (3.6%)
$7,500 to $9,9991,811 (2.2%)2,094 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $12,4991,853 (2.3%)3,170 (4.3%)
$12,500 to $14,9991,984 (2.4%)1,752 (2.4%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,786 (2.2%)1,796 (2.5%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,550 (1.9%)1,925 (2.6%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,484 (1.8%)2,086 (2.8%)
$22,500 to $24,9992,151 (2.6%)2,451 (3.3%)
$25,000 to $29,9993,927 (4.8%)4,545 (6.2%)
$30,000 to $34,9993,749 (4.6%)4,423 (6.0%)
$35,000 to $39,9993,144 (3.8%)3,487 (4.8%)
$40,000 to $44,9993,267 (4.0%)3,551 (4.8%)
$45,000 to $49,9993,795 (4.6%)3,851 (5.2%)
$50,000 to $54,9993,639 (4.4%)2,856 (3.9%)
$55,000 to $64,9996,948 (8.5%)5,406 (7.4%)
$65,000 to $74,9996,000 (7.3%)4,790 (6.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99911,065 (13.5%)8,252 (11.2%)
$100,000+17,160 (21.0%)8,133 (11.1%)
Total81,789 (100.0%)73,414 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Thurston County

Average earnings in Thurston County are $61,754 for men and $45,978 for women, a difference of 25.6%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $97,547, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $43,455. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $81,092, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $23,903.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Thurston County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$43,455$23,903
High School Diploma$50,269$32,059
College or Associate's Degree$58,547$40,887
Bachelor's Degree$77,504$51,008
Graduate Degree$97,547$81,092
Total$61,754$45,978

Family Income in Thurston County

Family Income Brackets in Thurston County

According to the Thurston County family income data, there are 20,767 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 27.3% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 913 families (1.2%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Thurston County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,8262.4%
$10,000 to $14,9999131.2%
$15,000 to $24,9992,5103.3%
$25,000 to $34,9992,8913.8%
$35,000 to $49,9994,9446.5%
$50,000 to $74,99910,80214.2%
$75,000 to $99,99911,18214.7%
$100,000 to $149,99920,76727.3%
$150,000 to $199,99910,57413.9%
$200,000+9,73712.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Thurston County

7+ person families (851 | 1.1%) account for the highest median family income in Thurston County with $133,903 per family, while 2-person families (37,126 | 48.8%) have the highest median income of $48,988 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Thurston County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families37,126 (48.8%)$97,977
3-Person Families16,863 (22.2%)$105,971
4-Person Families13,599 (17.9%)$123,952
5-Person Families5,735 (7.5%)$116,162
6-Person Families1,895 (2.5%)$110,543
7+ Person Families851 (1.1%)$133,903
Total76,069 (100.0%)$106,190

Family Income by Number of Earners in Thurston County

The median family income in Thurston County is $106,190, with families comprising 3+ earners (7,551) having the highest median family income of $154,595, while families with no earners (12,915) have the lowest median family income of $70,599, accounting for 9.9% and 17.0% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Thurston County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners12,915 (17.0%)$70,599
1 Earner25,252 (33.2%)$83,496
2 Earners30,351 (39.9%)$129,274
3+ Earners7,551 (9.9%)$154,595
Total76,069 (100.0%)$106,190

Household Income in Thurston County

Household Income Brackets in Thurston County

With 26,031 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Thurston County, accounting for 22.5% of all households. In contrast, only 2,661 households (2.3%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Thurston County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0004,6284.0%
$10,000 to $14,9992,6612.3%
$15,000 to $24,9996,2485.4%
$25,000 to $34,9996,0165.2%
$35,000 to $49,99910,2978.9%
$50,000 to $74,99918,97416.4%
$75,000 to $99,99916,54414.3%
$100,000 to $149,99926,03122.5%
$150,000 to $199,99912,61110.9%
$200,000+11,57010.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Thurston County

The median household income in Thurston County is $88,895, with the highest median household income of $110,490 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 40,279 households (34.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $53,595, with 4,615 households (4.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Thurston County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years4,615 (4.0%)$53,595
25 to 44 Years39,059 (33.8%)$90,806
45 to 64 Years40,279 (34.8%)$110,490
65+ Years31,742 (27.4%)$68,960
Total115,695 (100.0%)$88,895

Poverty in Thurston County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Thurston County

With 8.4% poverty level for males and 10.2% for females among the residents of Thurston County, 6 to 11 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 1,297 males (12.6%) and 2,022 females (18.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Thurston County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years894 (10.8%)890 (12.0%)
5 Years171 (11.3%)309 (14.9%)
6 to 11 Years1,297 (12.6%)1,123 (11.6%)
12 to 14 Years534 (8.7%)481 (9.8%)
15 Years173 (11.1%)65 (4.0%)
16 and 17 Years410 (10.9%)343 (10.0%)
18 to 24 Years1,455 (12.5%)2,022 (18.1%)
25 to 34 Years2,166 (10.3%)3,099 (15.0%)
35 to 44 Years1,326 (6.5%)1,999 (9.7%)
45 to 54 Years975 (5.6%)1,195 (6.8%)
55 to 64 Years1,393 (7.9%)1,703 (8.8%)
65 to 74 Years824 (5.5%)1,058 (6.1%)
75 Years and over422 (5.2%)815 (7.2%)
Total12,040 (8.4%)15,102 (10.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Thurston County

According to the poverty statistics in Thurston County, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 94.8% of males and 96.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Thurston County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years7,364 (89.2%)6,514 (88.0%)
5 Years1,345 (88.7%)1,770 (85.1%)
6 to 11 Years9,039 (87.5%)8,603 (88.4%)
12 to 14 Years5,566 (91.2%)4,451 (90.2%)
15 Years1,385 (88.9%)1,571 (96.0%)
16 and 17 Years3,354 (89.1%)3,081 (90.0%)
18 to 24 Years10,198 (87.5%)9,128 (81.9%)
25 to 34 Years18,948 (89.7%)17,515 (85.0%)
35 to 44 Years19,163 (93.5%)18,691 (90.3%)
45 to 54 Years16,469 (94.4%)16,376 (93.2%)
55 to 64 Years16,218 (92.1%)17,653 (91.2%)
65 to 74 Years14,247 (94.5%)16,392 (93.9%)
75 Years and over7,718 (94.8%)10,495 (92.8%)
Total131,014 (91.6%)132,240 (89.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Thurston County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Thurston County show that 3.2% or 1,891 of the total 59,073 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 18.8%, comprising of 64 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.5%, which includes 908 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Thurston County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children34,723 (97.5%)908 (2.5%)
1 or 2 Children18,314 (96.3%)710 (3.7%)
3 or 4 Children3,869 (94.9%)209 (5.1%)
5 or more Children276 (81.2%)64 (18.8%)
Total57,182 (96.8%)1,891 (3.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Thurston County

According to the poverty data in Thurston County, 11.2% or 594 single-father households and 18.1% or 2,113 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 143 households (30.7%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 558 households (50.2%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Thurston County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children64 (3.0%)396 (8.7%)
1 or 2 Children387 (14.4%)1,148 (19.3%)
3 or 4 Children143 (30.7%)558 (50.2%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)11 (15.3%)
Total594 (11.2%)2,113 (18.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Thurston County

The poverty data for Thurston County shows that 1,891 of the married-couple family households (3.2%) and 2,707 of the single-parent households (15.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 64 households (18.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 701 household (44.4%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Thurston County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children908 (2.5%)460 (6.9%)
1 or 2 Children710 (3.7%)1,535 (17.7%)
3 or 4 Children209 (5.1%)701 (44.4%)
5 or more Children64 (18.8%)11 (12.4%)
Total1,891 (3.2%)2,707 (15.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Thurston County

Employment by Class of Employer in Thurston County

Among the 137,214 employed individuals in Thurston County, private company employees (70,834 | 51.6%), state government employees (22,299 | 16.3%), and federal government employees (11,554 | 8.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Thurston County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees70,83451.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)5,0463.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)6,6574.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations11,1398.1%
Local Government Employees9,5136.9%
State Government Employees22,29916.3%
Federal Government Employees11,5548.4%
Unpaid Family Workers1720.1%
Total137,214100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Thurston County

According to the labor force statistics for Thurston County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (239,505), 62.0% or 148,493 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.5% or 8,167 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 83.4% or 17,306 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 17.2% or 845 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Thurston County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years4,914 (36.4%)845 (17.2%)
20 to 24 Years14,294 (82.2%)1,558 (10.9%)
25 to 29 Years17,306 (83.4%)952 (5.5%)
30 to 34 Years16,617 (78.0%)980 (5.9%)
35 to 44 Years33,796 (81.3%)1,622 (4.8%)
45 to 54 Years28,862 (82.2%)1,068 (3.7%)
55 to 59 Years12,653 (73.3%)645 (5.1%)
60 to 64 Years11,914 (60.1%)310 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years7,129 (21.8%)192 (2.7%)
75 Years and over904 (4.5%)40 (4.4%)
Total148,493 (62.0%)8,167 (5.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Thurston County

According to labor force statistics for Thurston County, 77.8% of individuals (121,230) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (155,822) are in the labor force, with 4.6% or 5,577 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 85.5% or 48,281 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.0% or 401 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Thurston County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School5,734 (65.3%)615 (7.0%)
High School Diploma23,434 (69.9%)2,347 (7.0%)
College / Associate Degree43,698 (76.6%)2,510 (4.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher48,281 (85.5%)1,807 (3.2%)
Total121,230 (77.8%)7,168 (4.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Thurston County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Thurston County are Management (15,652 | 11.6%), Community & Social Service (15,011 | 11.2%), Computers, Engineering & Science (10,178 | 7.6%), Business & Financial (8,824 | 6.6%), and Education Instruction & Library (8,081 | 6.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Thurston County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Thurston County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (82.0%), Computers & Mathematics (73.4%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (70.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (75.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (68.5%), and Community & Social Service (67.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Thurston County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management8,442 (53.9%)7,210 (46.1%)
Business & Financial3,561 (40.4%)5,263 (59.6%)
Computers, Engineering & Science7,214 (70.9%)2,964 (29.1%)
Computers & Mathematics3,777 (73.4%)1,369 (26.6%)
Architecture & Engineering2,238 (82.0%)490 (18.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science1,199 (52.0%)1,105 (48.0%)
Community & Social Service 4,917 (32.8%)10,094 (67.2%)
Education, Arts & Media1,012 (34.3%)1,936 (65.7%)
Legal Services & Support1,014 (50.0%)1,014 (50.0%)
Education Instruction & Library1,982 (24.5%)6,099 (75.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment909 (46.5%)1,045 (53.5%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating2,543 (31.5%)5,521 (68.5%)
Health Technologists1,954 (33.6%)3,866 (66.4%)
Total (Category)26,677 (46.2%)31,052 (53.8%)
Total (Overall)69,276 (51.5%)65,346 (48.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Thurston County are Food Preparation & Serving (6,209 | 4.6%), Healthcare Support (4,950 | 3.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (4,194 | 3.1%), Security & Protection (3,834 | 2.9%), and Personal Care & Service (3,501 | 2.6%).
Services Occupations in Thurston County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Thurston County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (88.9%), Security & Protection (82.7%), and Firefighting & Prevention (77.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (85.2%), Personal Care & Service (79.3%), and Food Preparation & Serving (59.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Thurston County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support735 (14.8%)4,215 (85.2%)
Security & Protection3,169 (82.7%)665 (17.3%)
Firefighting & Prevention1,569 (77.1%)466 (22.9%)
Law Enforcement1,600 (88.9%)199 (11.1%)
Food Preparation & Serving2,499 (40.3%)3,710 (59.8%)
Cleaning & Maintenance2,712 (64.7%)1,482 (35.3%)
Personal Care & Service726 (20.7%)2,775 (79.3%)
Total (Category)9,841 (43.4%)12,847 (56.6%)
Total (Overall)69,276 (51.5%)65,346 (48.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Thurston County are Office & Administration (15,317 | 11.4%), and Sales & Related (12,911 | 9.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Thurston County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Thurston County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related6,696 (51.9%)6,215 (48.1%)
Office & Administration4,106 (26.8%)11,211 (73.2%)
Total (Category)10,802 (38.3%)17,426 (61.7%)
Total (Overall)69,276 (51.5%)65,346 (48.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Thurston County are Construction & Extraction (6,808 | 5.1%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (3,374 | 2.5%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (1,077 | 0.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Thurston County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Thurston County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry617 (57.3%)460 (42.7%)
Construction & Extraction6,498 (95.5%)310 (4.5%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair3,236 (95.9%)138 (4.1%)
Total (Category)10,351 (91.9%)908 (8.1%)
Total (Overall)69,276 (51.5%)65,346 (48.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Thurston County are Material Moving (5,877 | 4.4%), Transportation (4,546 | 3.4%), and Production (4,295 | 3.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Thurston County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Thurston County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production3,367 (78.4%)928 (21.6%)
Transportation3,991 (87.8%)555 (12.2%)
Material Moving4,247 (72.3%)1,630 (27.7%)
Total (Category)11,605 (78.8%)3,113 (21.1%)
Total (Overall)69,276 (51.5%)65,346 (48.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Thurston County

Employment Industries in Thurston County

The major employment industries in Thurston County include Public Administration (22,131 | 16.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (17,094 | 12.7%), Retail Trade (16,192 | 12.0%), Educational Services (11,452 | 8.5%), and Construction (10,022 | 7.4%).
Employment Industries in Thurston County

Employment Industries by Sex in Thurston County

The Thurston County industries that see more men than women are Utilities (90.5%), Construction (88.6%), and Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (86.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (75.0%), Educational Services (71.8%), and Finance & Insurance (66.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Thurston County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting1,638 (64.0%)923 (36.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction118 (86.8%)18 (13.2%)
Construction8,881 (88.6%)1,141 (11.4%)
Manufacturing5,940 (79.1%)1,572 (20.9%)
Wholesale Trade2,196 (84.3%)410 (15.7%)
Retail Trade8,621 (53.2%)7,571 (46.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing4,053 (77.8%)1,159 (22.2%)
Utilities572 (90.5%)60 (9.5%)
Information935 (61.3%)591 (38.7%)
Finance & Insurance1,746 (33.5%)3,468 (66.5%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing823 (40.2%)1,224 (59.8%)
Professional & Scientific4,532 (60.7%)2,940 (39.4%)
Enterprise Management15 (36.6%)26 (63.4%)
Administrative & Support3,019 (63.0%)1,773 (37.0%)
Educational Services3,231 (28.2%)8,221 (71.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance4,273 (25.0%)12,821 (75.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation1,760 (51.0%)1,690 (49.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services3,907 (46.2%)4,559 (53.8%)
Public Administration10,536 (47.6%)11,595 (52.4%)
Total69,276 (51.5%)65,346 (48.5%)

Education in Thurston County

School Enrollment in Thurston County

The most common levels of schooling among the 65,015 students in Thurston County are middle school (14,031 | 21.6%), high school (13,841 | 21.3%), and college / undergraduate (13,777 | 21.2%).
School Enrollment in Thurston County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool4,2526.5%
Kindergarten2,9034.5%
Elementary School13,25120.4%
Middle School14,03121.6%
High School13,84121.3%
College / Undergraduate13,77721.2%
Graduate / Professional2,9604.5%
Total65,015100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Thurston County

Out of a total of 65,015 students who are enrolled in schools in Thurston County, 10,662 (16.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 54,353 (83.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1,718 (59.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 9,297 (93.5% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Thurston County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1,171 (40.5%)1,718 (59.5%)
5 to 9 Year Old13,633 (85.3%)2,346 (14.7%)
10 to 14 Year Olds15,623 (89.4%)1,855 (10.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds9,297 (93.5%)646 (6.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds3,503 (87.1%)520 (12.9%)
20 to 24 Year Olds3,361 (71.3%)1,354 (28.7%)
25 to 34 Year Olds3,842 (80.5%)931 (19.5%)
35 Years and over3,907 (74.9%)1,308 (25.1%)
Total54,353 (83.6%)10,662 (16.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Thurston County

Business (12,124 | 14.6%), education (8,592 | 10.3%), science & technology (8,020 | 9.6%), social sciences (7,791 | 9.4%), and bio, nature & agricultural (7,318 | 8.8%) are the most common fields of study among 83,181 individuals in Thurston County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Thurston County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics3,5814.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural7,3188.8%
Physical & Health Sciences2,2772.7%
Psychology5,4536.6%
Social Sciences7,7919.4%
Engineering4,3405.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies1,2321.5%
Science & Technology8,0209.6%
Business12,12414.6%
Education8,59210.3%
Literature & Languages4,4695.4%
Liberal Arts & History6,0197.2%
Visual & Performing Arts4,0754.9%
Communications2,6093.1%
Arts & Humanities5,2816.4%
Total83,181100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Thurston County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Thurston County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Thurston County are males with 2 vehicles (28,150, accounting for 38.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (24,639, making up 44.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Thurston County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle1,524 (2.1%)1,377 (2.1%)
1 Vehicle10,570 (14.5%)11,861 (18.5%)
2 Vehicles28,150 (38.7%)24,639 (38.5%)
3 Vehicles19,399 (26.7%)15,708 (24.5%)
4 Vehicles8,316 (11.4%)6,883 (10.7%)
5 or more Vehicles4,733 (6.5%)3,585 (5.6%)
Total72,692 (100.0%)64,053 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Thurston County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Thurston County are 15 to 19 minutes (19,627 commuters, 16.7%), 20 to 24 minutes (17,107 commuters, 14.6%), and 10 to 14 minutes (15,260 commuters, 13.0%).
Commute Time in Thurston County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2,8662.4%
5 to 9 Minutes11,73810.0%
10 to 14 Minutes15,26013.0%
15 to 19 Minutes19,62716.7%
20 to 24 Minutes17,10714.6%
25 to 29 Minutes8,9637.6%
30 to 34 Minutes14,02011.9%
35 to 39 Minutes3,5393.0%
40 to 44 Minutes4,4033.7%
45 to 59 Minutes9,6198.2%
60 to 89 Minutes6,5925.6%
90 or more Minutes3,5583.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Thurston County

The most common commute times in Thurston County are 15 to 19 minutes (9,747 commuters, 15.2%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (9,880 commuters, 18.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Thurston County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1,529 (2.4%)1,337 (2.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes5,665 (8.9%)6,073 (11.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes7,021 (11.0%)8,239 (15.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes9,747 (15.2%)9,880 (18.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes8,551 (13.4%)8,556 (16.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes4,910 (7.7%)4,053 (7.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes8,409 (13.2%)5,611 (10.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes2,330 (3.6%)1,209 (2.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes2,619 (4.1%)1,784 (3.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes5,962 (9.3%)3,657 (6.9%)
60 to 89 Minutes4,546 (7.1%)2,046 (3.8%)
90 or more Minutes2,669 (4.2%)889 (1.7%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Thurston County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Thurston County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (8,300, 13.0%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (8,187, 15.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Thurston County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM6,284 (9.8%)2,089 (3.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM4,397 (6.9%)1,535 (2.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM5,325 (8.3%)2,047 (3.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM6,409 (10.0%)3,327 (6.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM5,843 (9.1%)6,352 (11.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM8,300 (13.0%)8,187 (15.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM6,676 (10.4%)7,799 (14.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM5,405 (8.5%)6,351 (11.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM2,472 (3.9%)2,578 (4.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM3,002 (4.7%)4,106 (7.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1,674 (2.6%)2,074 (3.9%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM484 (0.8%)844 (1.6%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM4,424 (6.9%)2,922 (5.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM3,263 (5.1%)3,123 (5.9%)
Total63,958 (100.0%)53,334 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Thurston County

Occupancy by Ownership in Thurston County

Of the total 115,695 dwellings in Thurston County, owner-occupied units account for 77,830 (67.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 37,865 (32.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Thurston County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units77,83067.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units37,86532.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units115,695100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Thurston County

Occupancy by Household Size in Thurston County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household29,77225.7%
2-Person Household41,99836.3%
3-Person Household18,60416.1%
4+ Person Household25,32121.9%
Total Housing Units115,695100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Thurston County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Thurston County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household15,455 (51.9%)14,317 (48.1%)
2-Person Household31,511 (75.0%)10,487 (25.0%)
3-Person Household12,803 (68.8%)5,801 (31.2%)
4+ Person Household18,061 (71.3%)7,260 (28.7%)
Total Housing Units77,830 (67.3%)37,865 (32.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Thurston County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Thurston County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School2,707 (56.9%)2,054 (43.1%)
High School Diploma12,640 (60.3%)8,324 (39.7%)
College/Associate Degree28,544 (64.0%)16,021 (35.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher33,939 (74.8%)11,466 (25.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Thurston County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Thurston County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years22,93819.8%
35 to 44 Years20,73617.9%
45 to 54 Years19,08916.5%
55 to 64 Years21,19018.3%
65 to 74 Years19,64217.0%
75 to 84 Years8,5447.4%
85 Years and Over3,5563.1%
Total115,695100.0%

Housing Finances in Thurston County

Median Income by Occupancy in Thurston County

Median Income by Occupancy in Thurston County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied77,830 (67.3%)$106,542
Renter-Occupied37,865 (32.7%)$55,492
Average115,695 (100.0%)$88,895

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Thurston County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Thurston County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001,403 (1.8%)1,569 (4.1%)
$5,000 to $9,999562 (0.7%)1,080 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $14,999913 (1.2%)1,692 (4.5%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,535 (2.0%)1,672 (4.4%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,486 (1.9%)1,578 (4.2%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,414 (3.1%)3,618 (9.6%)
$35,000 to $49,9994,967 (6.4%)5,385 (14.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99910,871 (14.0%)8,062 (21.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99911,560 (14.8%)5,027 (13.3%)
$100,000 to $149,99920,682 (26.6%)5,389 (14.2%)
$150,000 or more21,437 (27.5%)2,793 (7.4%)
Total77,830 (100.0%)37,865 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Thurston County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Thurston County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,876 (2.4%)631 (1.7%)
$300 to $4994,153 (5.3%)667 (1.8%)
$500 to $79911,279 (14.5%)1,628 (4.3%)
$800 to $9995,684 (7.3%)2,785 (7.4%)
$1,000 to $1,49911,004 (14.1%)12,699 (33.5%)
$1,500 to $1,99915,199 (19.5%)10,614 (28.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49912,989 (16.7%)5,399 (14.3%)
$2,500 to $2,9998,103 (10.4%)1,554 (4.1%)
$3,000 or more7,543 (9.7%)801 (2.1%)
Total77,830 (100.0%)37,865 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Thurston County

Housing Structures in Thurston County

Housing Structures in Thurston County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached78,49967.8%
Single Unit, Attached4,7534.1%
2 Unit Apartments3,1412.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3,5793.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments4,1393.6%
10 or more Apartments11,63610.1%
Mobile Home / Other9,9488.6%
Total115,695100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Thurston County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Thurston County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached67,346 (85.8%)11,153 (14.2%)
Single Unit, Attached1,914 (40.3%)2,839 (59.7%)
2 Unit Apartments380 (12.1%)2,761 (87.9%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments89 (2.5%)3,490 (97.5%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments234 (5.7%)3,905 (94.4%)
10 or more Apartments390 (3.4%)11,246 (96.7%)
Mobile Home / Other7,477 (75.2%)2,471 (24.8%)
Total77,830 (67.3%)37,865 (32.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Thurston County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Thurston County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room342 (0.4%)1,371 (3.6%)
2 or 3 Rooms2,062 (2.6%)9,172 (24.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms21,068 (27.1%)17,056 (45.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms30,881 (39.7%)7,433 (19.6%)
8 or more Rooms23,477 (30.2%)2,833 (7.5%)
Total77,830 (100.0%)37,865 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Thurston County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Thurston County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas31,009 (39.8%)5,860 (15.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas3,810 (4.9%)728 (1.9%)
Electricity37,582 (48.3%)30,004 (79.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene543 (0.7%)141 (0.4%)
Coal or Coke9 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels4,795 (6.2%)851 (2.2%)
No Fuel Used82 (0.1%)281 (0.7%)
Total77,830 (100.0%)37,865 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Thurston County

Household Vehicle Usage in Thurston County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1,583 (2.0%)3,787 (10.0%)
1 Vehicle16,724 (21.5%)16,670 (44.0%)
2 Vehicles30,822 (39.6%)12,025 (31.8%)
3 or more Vehicles28,701 (36.9%)5,383 (14.2%)
Total77,830 (100.0%)37,865 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Thurston County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Thurston County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units24,83152,999
Median Property Value$381,800$422,800
Median Household Income$82,453$16,805
Monthly Housing Costs$694$7,487
Real Estate Taxes$3,686$1,208

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Thurston County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Thurston County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0001,773 (7.1%)865 (1.6%)
$50,000 to $99,9991,110 (4.5%)572 (1.1%)
$100,000 to $299,9995,384 (21.7%)8,978 (16.9%)
$300,000 to $499,9999,388 (37.8%)26,012 (49.1%)
$500,000 to $749,9994,675 (18.8%)12,763 (24.1%)
$750,000 to $999,9991,521 (6.1%)2,525 (4.8%)
$1,000,000 or more980 (4.0%)1,284 (2.4%)
Total24,831 (100.0%)52,999 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Thurston County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Thurston County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001,089 (4.4%)985 (1.9%)
$10,000 to $24,9992,072 (8.3%)876 (1.7%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,398 (5.6%)1,862 (3.5%)
$35,000 to $49,9992,131 (8.6%)1,016 (1.9%)
$50,000 to $74,9994,761 (19.2%)2,836 (5.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,592 (14.5%)6,110 (11.5%)
$100,000 to $149,9995,156 (20.8%)7,968 (15.0%)
$150,000 or more4,632 (18.6%)15,526 (29.3%)
Total24,831 (100.0%)52,999 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Thurston County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Thurston County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x4,439 (17.9%)117,235 (221.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x3,001 (12.1%)7,157 (13.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x3,464 (14.0%)12,493 (23.6%)
4.0x or more13,561 (54.6%)11,078 (20.9%)
Total24,831 (100.0%)52,999 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Thurston County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Thurston County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8002,914 (11.7%)205 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,4991,444 (5.8%)2,115 (4.0%)
$800 to $1,49918,971 (76.4%)2,899 (5.5%)
Total24,831 (100.0%)52,999 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Thurston County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Thurston County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Thurston County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years19,214 (96.6%)674 (3.4%)
6 to 18 Years44,721 (98.0%)906 (2.0%)
19 to 25 Years20,557 (89.9%)2,313 (10.1%)
26 to 34 Years31,432 (90.0%)3,479 (10.0%)
35 to 44 Years36,319 (91.8%)3,233 (8.2%)
45 to 54 Years32,934 (95.0%)1,744 (5.0%)
55 to 64 Years35,004 (94.8%)1,932 (5.2%)
65 to 74 Years32,415 (99.7%)106 (0.3%)
75 Years and older19,442 (100.0%)8 (0.0%)
Total272,038 (95.0%)14,395 (5.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Thurston County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Thurston County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born19,214 (96.6%)674 (3.4%)
Foreign Born, Citizen44,721 (98.0%)906 (2.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen20,557 (89.9%)2,313 (10.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Thurston County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Thurston County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00020,468 (91.9%)1,803 (8.1%)
$25,000 to $49,99929,248 (92.6%)2,346 (7.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99937,666 (93.8%)2,502 (6.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99938,960 (94.9%)2,088 (5.1%)
$100,000 and over143,762 (96.3%)5,556 (3.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Thurston County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Thurston County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 66,246 (31.4%)13,987 (70.3%)
6 to 18 Years15,801 (34.6%)32,138 (70.4%)
19 to 25 Years4,099 (17.9%)17,367 (75.9%)
25 to 34 Years8,466 (24.2%)24,668 (70.7%)
35 to 44 Years8,535 (21.6%)30,566 (77.3%)
45 to 54 Years7,071 (20.4%)28,575 (82.4%)
55 to 64 Years8,470 (22.9%)29,517 (79.9%)
65 to 74 Years31,242 (96.1%)22,811 (70.1%)
75 Years and over19,312 (99.3%)14,142 (72.7%)
Total109,242 (38.1%)213,771 (74.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Thurston County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Thurston County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years94 (1.1%)48 (0.6%)
5 to 17 Years1,421 (6.0%)1,103 (5.0%)
18 to 34 Years2,885 (9.7%)3,317 (10.5%)
35 to 64 Years8,054 (15.0%)7,391 (12.9%)
65 to 74 Years4,228 (28.1%)3,609 (20.7%)
75 Years and over4,017 (49.3%)5,196 (45.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Thurston County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Thurston County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years39 (0.5%)36 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years20 (0.1%)184 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years414 (1.4%)374 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years2,295 (4.3%)1,277 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years2,065 (13.7%)1,047 (6.0%)
75 Years and over2,333 (28.7%)2,140 (18.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Thurston County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years55 (0.6%)48 (0.6%)
5 to 17 Years218 (0.9%)190 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years399 (1.3%)498 (1.6%)
35 to 64 Years1,238 (2.3%)1,155 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years662 (4.4%)727 (4.2%)
75 Years and over553 (6.8%)1,089 (9.6%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Thurston County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,226 (5.2%)745 (3.4%)
18 to 34 Years2,166 (7.3%)1,701 (5.4%)
35 to 64 Years3,308 (6.1%)2,856 (5.0%)
65 to 74 Years866 (5.8%)866 (5.0%)
75 Years and over784 (9.6%)1,355 (12.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Thurston County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years153 (0.6%)77 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years447 (1.5%)997 (3.2%)
35 to 64 Years3,553 (6.6%)3,815 (6.7%)
65 to 74 Years2,161 (14.3%)2,006 (11.5%)
75 Years and over2,222 (27.3%)3,727 (33.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Thurston County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years337 (1.4%)183 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years321 (1.1%)189 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years1,556 (2.9%)1,266 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years512 (3.4%)693 (4.0%)
75 Years and over651 (8.0%)1,399 (12.4%)

Technology Access in Thurston County

Computing Device Access in Thurston County

Computing Device Access in Thurston County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop100,75487.1%
Smartphone103,38889.4%
Tablet79,59168.8%
No Computing Device4,4013.8%
Total115,695100.0%

Internet Access in Thurston County

Internet Access in Thurston County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1960.2%
Broadband Home95,05082.2%
Cellular Data Only8,8747.7%
Satellite Internet5,6574.9%
No Internet8,5747.4%
Total115,695100.0%

Thurston County Summary

Thurston County is located in the Puget Sound region of Washington State, and is the home of the state capital, Olympia. It is bordered by Mason County to the north, Lewis County to the east, Grays Harbor County to the west, and Pierce County to the south. Thurston County is the seventh most populous county in Washington, with a population of 252,264 as of 2019.

History

The area that is now Thurston County was inhabited by the Nisqually, Squaxin, Chehalis, and other Native American tribes for thousands of years before the arrival of European settlers. The first European settlers arrived in the area in the early 1800s, and the county was officially established in 1852. The county was named after Samuel R. Thurston, who was the first delegate to the United States Congress from the Oregon Territory.
In the late 1800s, the county experienced a period of rapid growth due to the logging and railroad industries. The county seat, Olympia, was established in 1853 and quickly became the center of commerce and government in the region.

Geography

Thurston County covers an area of 1,879 square miles, making it the second largest county in Washington State. The county is located in the Puget Sound region of the state, and is bordered by Mason County to the north, Lewis County to the east, Grays Harbor County to the west, and Pierce County to the south. The county is home to several rivers, including the Deschutes, Nisqually, and Chehalis Rivers. The county also contains several lakes, including Long Lake, Deep Lake, and Lake Lawrence.
The county is home to several state parks, including Capitol State Forest, Millersylvania State Park, and Tolmie State Park. The county also contains several wildlife refuges, including the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge and the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge.

Economy

Thurston County has a diverse economy, with a mix of industries including government, retail, healthcare, manufacturing, and technology. The county is home to several major employers, including the State of Washington, Providence St. Peter Hospital, and the Olympia School District.
The county is also home to several major industries, including timber, agriculture, and tourism. The county is home to several wineries, breweries, and distilleries, as well as several popular tourist attractions, including the Washington State Capitol, the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge, and the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge.

Demographics

As of 2019, Thurston County had a population of 252,264. The population is racially and ethnically diverse, with the largest racial/ethnic groups being White (77.2%), Hispanic or Latino (10.2%), and Asian (5.2%). The median household income in the county is $60,845, and the median home value is $281,400. The county has a poverty rate of 11.2%, and the unemployment rate is 4.2%.

Conclusion

Thurston County is a vibrant and diverse county located in the Puget Sound region of Washington State. The county is home to the state capital, Olympia, and is the seventh most populous county in the state. The county has a diverse economy, with a mix of industries including government, retail, healthcare, manufacturing, and technology. The county is also home to several major employers, including the State of Washington, Providence St. Peter Hospital, and the Olympia School District. The population of the county is racially and ethnically diverse, with the largest racial/ethnic groups being White (77.2%), Hispanic or Latino (10.2%), and Asian (5.2%). The median household income in the county is $60,845, and the median home value is $281,400.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Thurston County?
Total Population of Thurston County is 294,272.
What is the Total Male Population of Thurston County?
Total Male Population of Thurston County is 145,124.
What is the Total Female Population of Thurston County?
Total Female Population of Thurston County is 149,148.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Thurston County?
There are 97.30 Males per 100 Females in Thurston County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Thurston County?
There are 102.77 Females per 100 Males in Thurston County.
What is the Median Population Age in Thurston County?
Median Population Age in Thurston County is 39.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Thurston County
Average Family Size in Thurston County is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Thurston County
Average Household Size in Thurston County is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Thurston County?
Per Capita income in Thurston County is $42,306.
What is the Median Family Income in Thurston County?
Median Family Income in Thurston County is $106,190.
What is the Median Household income in Thurston County?
Median Household Income in Thurston County is $88,895.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Thurston County?
Income or Wage Gap in Thurston County is 27.5%.
Women in Thurston County earn 72.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Thurston County?
Family Income Deficit in Thurston County is $11,937.
Families that are below poverty line in Thurston County earn $11,937 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Thurston County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Thurston County is 0.41.
How Large is the Labor Force in Thurston County?
There are 148,493 People in the Labor Forcein in Thurston County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Thurston County?
62.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Thurston County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Thurston County?
Unemployment Rate in Thurston County is 5.5%.