Puyallup, WA Zip Code Map & Characteristics

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Puyallup Overview

42,366
TOTAL POPULATION
20,537
MALE POPULATION
21,829
FEMALE POPULATION
94.08
MALES / 100 FEMALES
106.29
FEMALES / 100 MALES
37.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$38,738
PER CAPITA INCOME
$100,126
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$81,224
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
27.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
72.4¢ per $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,983
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.39
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
22,530
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
66.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Puyallup Zip Codes

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Puyallup Summary

Puyallup, Washington is a city located in Pierce County, Washington, United States. The population was 37,022 at the 2010 census. Puyallup is the third largest city in Pierce County and the fourth largest in the state of Washington. It is located about 10 miles (16 km) southeast of Tacoma and 35 miles (56 km) south of Seattle.

History

The area around Puyallup was first inhabited by the Puyallup Tribe of Native Americans. The tribe's name means "generous and welcoming behavior to all people who enter our lands." The first European settlers arrived in the area in 1853. The town was officially incorporated in 1890.
The city was named after the Puyallup Tribe and was originally called "New Tacoma." The name was changed to Puyallup in 1891.
The city has a rich history of logging, farming, and fishing. It was also home to the first commercial hop farm in the United States. The hop farm was established in 1872 and was a major source of income for the city until the early 1900s.

Geography

Puyallup is located at 47°10′N 122°17′W (47.17, -122.28). It is situated in the Puyallup Valley, which is surrounded by the Cascade Range to the east and the Olympic Mountains to the west. The city is located about 10 miles (16 km) southeast of Tacoma and 35 miles (56 km) south of Seattle.
The city has a total area of 11.2 square miles (29 km2), of which 11.1 square miles (29 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) is water.

Economy

Puyallup is a major center for agriculture and food processing in the Puget Sound region. The city is home to several large food processing companies, including the Puyallup Valley Canning Company, the Puyallup Valley Dairy, and the Puyallup Valley Fruit and Vegetable Company.
The city is also home to several large retail stores, including the South Hill Mall, the Puyallup Valley Mall, and the Puyallup Valley Shopping Center.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 37,022 people, 14,845 households, and 9,845 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,312.3 people per square mile (1,277.3/km2). There were 15,845 housing units at an average density of 1,420.3 per square mile (548.7/km2).
The racial makeup of the city was 77.2% White, 5.3% African American, 1.3% Native American, 5.2% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 5.2% from other races, and 5.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $50,945, and the median income for a family was $60,945. Males had a median income of $45,945 versus $35,945 for females. The per capita income for the city was $25,945. About 6.2% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.2% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Puyallup?
Total Population of Puyallup is 42,366.
What is the Total Male Population of Puyallup?
Total Male Population of Puyallup is 20,537.
What is the Total Female Population of Puyallup?
Total Female Population of Puyallup is 21,829.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Puyallup?
There are 94.08 Males per 100 Females in Puyallup.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Puyallup?
There are 106.29 Females per 100 Males in Puyallup.
What is the Median Population Age in Puyallup?
Median Population Age in Puyallup is 37.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Puyallup
Average Family Size in Puyallup is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Puyallup
Average Household Size in Puyallup is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Puyallup?
Per Capita income in Puyallup is $38,738.
What is the Median Family Income in Puyallup?
Median Family Income in Puyallup is $100,126.
What is the Median Household income in Puyallup?
Median Household Income in Puyallup is $81,224.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Puyallup?
Income or Wage Gap in Puyallup is 27.6%.
Women in Puyallup earn 72.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Puyallup?
Family Income Deficit in Puyallup is $10,983.
Families that are below poverty line in Puyallup earn $10,983 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Puyallup?
Inequality or Gini Index in Puyallup is 0.39.
How Large is the Labor Force in Puyallup?
There are 22,530 People in the Labor Forcein in Puyallup.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Puyallup?
66.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Puyallup.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Puyallup?
Unemployment Rate in Puyallup is 6.0%.

Race in Puyallup

The most populous races in Puyallup are White / Caucasian (33,220 | 78.4%), Two or more Races (3,762 | 8.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (2,725 | 6.4%).
Race in Puyallup
Race# Population% Population
Asian2,5986.1%
Black / African American1,6143.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific2950.7%
Hispanic or Latino2,7256.4%
Native / Alaskan2560.6%
White / Caucasian33,22078.4%
Two or more Races3,7628.9%
Some other Race6211.5%
Total42,366100.0%

Ancestry in Puyallup

The most populous ancestries reported in Puyallup are German (7,412 | 17.5%), English (4,526 | 10.7%), Irish (4,041 | 9.5%), Norwegian (2,234 | 5.3%), and American (1,986 | 4.7%), together accounting for 47.7% of all Puyallup residents.
Ancestry in Puyallup
Race# Population% Population
African2150.5%
Albanian160.0%
Aleut10.0%
Alsatian350.1%
American1,9864.7%
Apache140.0%
Arab1310.3%
Australian90.0%
Austrian1350.3%
Belgian1030.2%
Blackfeet450.1%
British5181.2%
Cambodian1980.5%
Canadian1010.2%
Central American2390.6%
Cherokee1650.4%
Chickasaw440.1%
Chinese3210.8%
Choctaw460.1%
Colombian600.1%
Creek230.1%
Croatian1230.3%
Cuban420.1%
Czech1120.3%
Czechoslovakian540.1%
Danish2920.7%
Delaware70.0%
Dominican50.0%
Dutch4971.2%
Eastern European170.0%
English4,52610.7%
Ethiopian390.1%
European1,4083.3%
Filipino1,0802.5%
Finnish1680.4%
French1,2683.0%
French American Indian60.0%
French Canadian3020.7%
German7,41217.5%
Greek930.2%
Guamanian / Chamorro700.2%
Guatemalan140.0%
Honduran310.1%
Hopi80.0%
Hungarian730.2%
Icelander60.0%
Indian (Asian)4331.0%
Inupiat80.0%
Iraqi1040.3%
Irish4,0419.5%
Iroquois420.1%
Italian1,9274.5%
Jamaican510.1%
Japanese4591.1%
Kenyan170.0%
Korean5621.3%
Laotian1340.3%
Latvian430.1%
Mexican1,7014.0%
Moroccan180.0%
Native Hawaiian1250.3%
Nepalese1590.4%
Nicaraguan220.1%
Northern European1240.3%
Norwegian2,2345.3%
Panamanian1130.3%
Pennsylvania German120.0%
Peruvian490.1%
Polish1,4123.3%
Portuguese940.2%
Potawatomi320.1%
Puerto Rican3520.8%
Puget Sound Salish2190.5%
Romanian630.2%
Russian3670.9%
Salvadoran590.1%
Samoan1310.3%
Scandinavian3130.7%
Scotch-Irish2560.6%
Scottish1,6764.0%
Sioux200.1%
Slovene290.1%
South African180.0%
South American1090.3%
Spaniard1250.3%
Spanish1380.3%
Subsaharan African2970.7%
Swedish1,2843.0%
Swiss2480.6%
Taiwanese100.0%
Thai1250.3%
Tlingit-Haida410.1%
Tongan210.1%
Turkish6831.6%
Ukrainian3130.7%
Vietnamese2470.6%
Welsh3830.9%
West Indian360.1%
Yakama290.1%
Yugoslavian580.1%

Sex and Age in Puyallup

Sex and Age in Puyallup

The most populous age groups in Puyallup are 25 to 29 Years (2,005 | 9.8%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (2,006 | 9.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Puyallup
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,305 (6.4%)1,425 (6.5%)
5 to 9 Years1,228 (6.0%)1,169 (5.4%)
10 to 14 Years1,384 (6.7%)1,421 (6.5%)
15 to 19 Years1,083 (5.3%)1,297 (5.9%)
20 to 24 Years1,284 (6.2%)1,145 (5.2%)
25 to 29 Years2,005 (9.8%)2,006 (9.2%)
30 to 34 Years1,628 (7.9%)1,819 (8.3%)
35 to 39 Years1,463 (7.1%)1,219 (5.6%)
40 to 44 Years1,496 (7.3%)1,461 (6.7%)
45 to 49 Years1,448 (7.0%)1,182 (5.4%)
50 to 54 Years1,378 (6.7%)1,438 (6.6%)
55 to 59 Years1,190 (5.8%)1,169 (5.4%)
60 to 64 Years1,217 (5.9%)1,382 (6.3%)
65 to 69 Years777 (3.8%)952 (4.4%)
70 to 74 Years586 (2.9%)886 (4.1%)
75 to 79 Years436 (2.1%)646 (3.0%)
80 to 84 Years330 (1.6%)674 (3.1%)
85 Years and over299 (1.5%)538 (2.5%)
Total20,537 (100.0%)21,829 (100.0%)

Selected Sex and Age Groups in Puyallup

Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 14 Years2,612 (12.7%)2,590 (11.9%)
15 to 17 Years656 (3.2%)963 (4.4%)
Under 18 Years4,573 (22.3%)4,978 (22.8%)
18 to 24 Years1,711 (8.3%)1,479 (6.8%)
15 to 44 Years8,959 (43.6%)8,947 (41.0%)
16 Years and over16,331 (79.5%)17,447 (79.9%)
18 Years and over15,964 (77.7%)16,851 (77.2%)
21 Years and over15,234 (74.2%)16,358 (74.9%)
60 Years and over3,645 (17.7%)5,078 (23.3%)
62 Years and over3,210 (15.6%)4,572 (20.9%)
65 Years and over2,428 (11.8%)3,696 (16.9%)
75 Years and over1,065 (5.2%)1,858 (8.5%)
Total20,537 (100.0%)21,829 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Puyallup

Median Family Size in Puyallup

The median family size in Puyallup is 3.09 persons per family, with married-couple families (7,569 | 74.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.23 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (989 | 9.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.67 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Puyallup
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple7,569 (74.3%)3.23
Single Male/Father989 (9.7%)2.67
Single Female/Mother1,623 (15.9%)2.72
All Families10,181 (100.0%)3.09

Median Household Size in Puyallup

The median household size in Puyallup is 2.54 persons per household, with single male/father households (989 | 6.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.41 persons per household. non-family households (6,224 | 37.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.37 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Puyallup
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple7,569 (46.1%)3.26
Single Male/Father989 (6.0%)3.41
Single Female/Mother1,623 (9.9%)3.11
Non-family6,224 (37.9%)1.37
All Households16,405 (100.0%)2.54

Household Size by Marriage Status in Puyallup

Out of a total of 16,405 households in Puyallup, 10,181 (62.1%) are family households, while 6,224 (37.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 4,427, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 4,383.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Puyallup
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-4,383 (26.7%)
2-Person Households4,427 (27.0%)1,627 (9.9%)
3-Person Households2,266 (13.8%)159 (1.0%)
4-Person Households1,925 (11.7%)21 (0.1%)
5-Person Households1,112 (6.8%)34 (0.2%)
6-Person Households227 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households224 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total10,181 (62.1%)6,224 (37.9%)

Female Fertility in Puyallup

Fertility by Age in Puyallup

Average fertility rate in Puyallup is 64.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 109.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 82.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Puyallup
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years543 (82.3%)109.0
35 to 50 years117 (17.7%)28.0
Total660 (100.0%)64.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Puyallup

48.6% of women with births (660) in Puyallup are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 55.1% 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 34.2% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Puyallup
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years244 (44.9%)299 (55.1%)
35 to 50 years77 (65.8%)40 (34.2%)
Total321 (48.6%)339 (51.4%)

Fertility by Education in Puyallup

Average fertility rate in Puyallup is 64.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 93.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 19.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 34.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Puyallup
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School26 (3.9%)19.0
High School Diploma185 (28.0%)84.0
College or Associate's Degree225 (34.1%)62.0
Bachelor's Degree141 (21.4%)62.0
Graduate Degree83 (12.6%)93.0
Total660 (100.0%)64.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Puyallup

51.4% of women with births in Puyallup are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% 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 Puyallup
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)26 (100.0%)
High School Diploma58 (31.4%)127 (68.6%)
College or Associate's Degree108 (48.0%)117 (52.0%)
Bachelor's Degree72 (51.1%)69 (48.9%)
Graduate Degree83 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total321 (48.6%)339 (51.4%)

Income in Puyallup

Income Overview in Puyallup

Per Capita Income in Puyallup is $38,738, while median incomes of families and households are $100,126 and $81,224 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income42,366$38,738
Median Family Income10,181$100,126
Mean Family Income10,181$114,546
Median Household Income16,405$81,224
Mean Household Income16,405$97,450
Income Deficit10,181$10,983
Wage / Income Gap (%)42,36627.57%
Wage / Income Gap ($)42,36672.43¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index42,3660.39

Earnings by Sex in Puyallup

Average Earnings in Puyallup are $45,397, $53,842 for men and $38,997 for women, a difference of 27.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Puyallup
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male12,425 (52.6%)$53,842
Female11,184 (47.4%)$38,997
Average23,609 (100.0%)$45,397

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Puyallup

The most common earnings brackets in Puyallup are $100,000+ for men (2,551 | 20.5%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (1,097 | 9.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Puyallup
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less215 (1.7%)574 (5.1%)
$2,500 to $4,999296 (2.4%)196 (1.8%)
$5,000 to $7,499234 (1.9%)379 (3.4%)
$7,500 to $9,999117 (0.9%)534 (4.8%)
$10,000 to $12,499319 (2.6%)394 (3.5%)
$12,500 to $14,999267 (2.1%)215 (1.9%)
$15,000 to $17,499187 (1.5%)202 (1.8%)
$17,500 to $19,99942 (0.3%)221 (2.0%)
$20,000 to $22,499374 (3.0%)469 (4.2%)
$22,500 to $24,999120 (1.0%)285 (2.5%)
$25,000 to $29,999773 (6.2%)695 (6.2%)
$30,000 to $34,999760 (6.1%)823 (7.4%)
$35,000 to $39,999788 (6.3%)810 (7.2%)
$40,000 to $44,999701 (5.6%)725 (6.5%)
$45,000 to $49,999478 (3.8%)799 (7.1%)
$50,000 to $54,999718 (5.8%)681 (6.1%)
$55,000 to $64,999654 (5.3%)844 (7.5%)
$65,000 to $74,9991,150 (9.3%)575 (5.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,681 (13.5%)1,097 (9.8%)
$100,000+2,551 (20.5%)666 (5.9%)
Total12,425 (100.0%)11,184 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Puyallup

Average earnings in Puyallup are $63,756 for men and $43,076 for women, a difference of 32.4%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $85,583, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $41,525. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $72,500, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $22,400.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Puyallup
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$41,525$22,400
High School Diploma$50,466$32,759
College or Associate's Degree$65,014$41,009
Bachelor's Degree$81,699$50,417
Graduate Degree$85,583$72,500
Total$63,756$43,076

Family Income in Puyallup

Family Income Brackets in Puyallup

According to the Puyallup family income data, there are 2,545 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.0% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 41 families (0.4%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Puyallup
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002752.7%
$10,000 to $14,999410.4%
$15,000 to $24,9992752.7%
$25,000 to $34,9995095.0%
$35,000 to $49,9999169.0%
$50,000 to $74,9991,31312.9%
$75,000 to $99,9991,76117.3%
$100,000 to $149,9992,54525.0%
$150,000 to $199,9991,51714.9%
$200,000+1,03810.2%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Puyallup

7+ person families (187 | 1.8%) account for the highest median family income in Puyallup with $172,560 per family, while 2-person families (4,999 | 49.1%) have the highest median income of $40,276 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Puyallup
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families4,999 (49.1%)$80,551
3-Person Families2,209 (21.7%)$108,669
4-Person Families1,679 (16.5%)$129,044
5-Person Families851 (8.4%)$121,940
6-Person Families256 (2.5%)$128,375
7+ Person Families187 (1.8%)$172,560
Total10,181 (100.0%)$100,126

Family Income by Number of Earners in Puyallup

The median family income in Puyallup is $100,126, with families comprising 3+ earners (1,318) having the highest median family income of $166,147, while families with no earners (1,467) have the lowest median family income of $56,875, accounting for 13.0% and 14.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Puyallup
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners1,467 (14.4%)$56,875
1 Earner2,982 (29.3%)$68,274
2 Earners4,414 (43.4%)$121,845
3+ Earners1,318 (13.0%)$166,147
Total10,181 (100.0%)$100,126

Household Income in Puyallup

Household Income Brackets in Puyallup

With 3,478 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Puyallup, accounting for 21.2% of all households. In contrast, only 361 households (2.2%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Puyallup
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0003942.4%
$10,000 to $14,9993612.2%
$15,000 to $24,9991,0176.2%
$25,000 to $34,9991,0836.6%
$35,000 to $49,9991,73910.6%
$50,000 to $74,9992,62516.0%
$75,000 to $99,9992,77216.9%
$100,000 to $149,9993,47821.2%
$150,000 to $199,9991,73910.6%
$200,000+1,1817.2%

Household Income by Householder Age in Puyallup

The median household income in Puyallup is $81,224, with the highest median household income of $104,159 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 5,934 households (36.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $49,884, with 3,585 households (21.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Puyallup
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years616 (3.7%)$61,250
25 to 44 Years6,270 (38.2%)$89,533
45 to 64 Years5,934 (36.2%)$104,159
65+ Years3,585 (21.8%)$49,884
Total16,405 (100.0%)$81,224

Poverty in Puyallup

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Puyallup

With 5.7% poverty level for males and 7.5% for females among the residents of Puyallup, 15 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 39 males (13.5%) and 195 females (13.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Puyallup
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years112 (10.0%)103 (7.5%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years60 (4.3%)88 (5.6%)
12 to 14 Years69 (8.8%)67 (8.9%)
15 Years39 (13.5%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years29 (7.9%)32 (5.4%)
18 to 24 Years97 (5.7%)195 (13.4%)
25 to 34 Years178 (4.9%)424 (11.1%)
35 to 44 Years210 (7.1%)164 (6.2%)
45 to 54 Years176 (6.2%)125 (4.8%)
55 to 64 Years87 (3.7%)121 (4.8%)
65 to 74 Years67 (5.0%)139 (7.9%)
75 Years and over28 (2.9%)133 (8.2%)
Total1,152 (5.7%)1,591 (7.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Puyallup

According to the poverty statistics in Puyallup, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Puyallup
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,009 (90.0%)1,267 (92.5%)
5 Years366 (100.0%)145 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years1,352 (95.8%)1,493 (94.4%)
12 to 14 Years712 (91.2%)684 (91.1%)
15 Years250 (86.5%)367 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years338 (92.1%)564 (94.6%)
18 to 24 Years1,610 (94.3%)1,266 (86.7%)
25 to 34 Years3,454 (95.1%)3,385 (88.9%)
35 to 44 Years2,732 (92.9%)2,500 (93.8%)
45 to 54 Years2,645 (93.8%)2,493 (95.2%)
55 to 64 Years2,285 (96.3%)2,388 (95.2%)
65 to 74 Years1,271 (95.0%)1,628 (92.1%)
75 Years and over949 (97.1%)1,494 (91.8%)
Total18,973 (94.3%)19,674 (92.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Puyallup

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Puyallup show that 0.6% or 47 of the total 7,569 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 1.1%, comprising of 8 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Puyallup
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children4,352 (99.3%)29 (0.7%)
1 or 2 Children2,398 (99.6%)10 (0.4%)
3 or 4 Children718 (98.9%)8 (1.1%)
5 or more Children54 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total7,522 (99.4%)47 (0.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Puyallup

According to the poverty data in Puyallup, 13.3% or 131 single-father households and 16.5% or 268 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 30 households (65.2%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 204 households (21.7%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Puyallup
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)31 (5.9%)
1 or 2 Children101 (15.5%)204 (21.7%)
3 or 4 Children30 (65.2%)33 (21.1%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total131 (13.3%)268 (16.5%)

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

The poverty data for Puyallup shows that 47 of the married-couple family households (0.6%) and 399 of the single-parent households (15.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 8 households (1.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 63 household (31.2%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Puyallup
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children29 (0.7%)31 (3.8%)
1 or 2 Children10 (0.4%)305 (19.2%)
3 or 4 Children8 (1.1%)63 (31.2%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total47 (0.6%)399 (15.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Puyallup

Employment by Class of Employer in Puyallup

Among the 20,641 employed individuals in Puyallup, private company employees (14,366 | 69.6%), local government employees (1,841 | 8.9%), and not-for-profit organizations (1,509 | 7.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Puyallup
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees14,36669.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)6443.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)6363.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations1,5097.3%
Local Government Employees1,8418.9%
State Government Employees9834.8%
Federal Government Employees5762.8%
Unpaid Family Workers860.4%
Total20,641100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Puyallup

According to the labor force statistics for Puyallup, out of the total population over 16 years of age (33,778), 66.7% or 22,530 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.0% or 1,352 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 88.2% or 3,538 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 22.3% or 144 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Puyallup
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years646 (37.5%)144 (22.3%)
20 to 24 Years1,997 (82.2%)170 (8.5%)
25 to 29 Years3,538 (88.2%)234 (6.6%)
30 to 34 Years2,892 (83.9%)179 (6.2%)
35 to 44 Years4,709 (83.5%)438 (9.3%)
45 to 54 Years4,602 (84.5%)138 (3.0%)
55 to 59 Years1,809 (76.7%)11 (0.6%)
60 to 64 Years1,419 (54.6%)35 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years803 (25.1%)5 (0.6%)
75 Years and over111 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total22,530 (66.7%)1,352 (6.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Puyallup

According to labor force statistics for Puyallup, 80.7% of individuals (18,965) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (23,501) are in the labor force, with 5.4% or 1,024 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 87.6% or 5,527 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.9% or 80 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Puyallup
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School1,155 (75.7%)105 (6.9%)
High School Diploma4,550 (71.5%)337 (5.3%)
College / Associate Degree7,739 (83.2%)577 (6.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher5,527 (87.6%)265 (4.2%)
Total18,965 (80.7%)1,269 (5.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Puyallup

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Puyallup are Community & Social Service (2,305 | 11.0%), Management (2,058 | 9.8%), Education Instruction & Library (1,487 | 7.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (1,233 | 5.9%), and Health Technologists (961 | 4.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Puyallup

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Puyallup, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (90.3%), Computers, Engineering & Science (85.0%), and Architecture & Engineering (79.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (78.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (77.2%), and Health Technologists (77.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Puyallup
OccupationMaleFemale
Management1,232 (59.9%)826 (40.1%)
Business & Financial314 (39.0%)492 (61.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science790 (85.0%)139 (15.0%)
Computers & Mathematics503 (90.3%)54 (9.7%)
Architecture & Engineering253 (79.6%)65 (20.4%)
Life, Physical & Social Science34 (63.0%)20 (37.0%)
Community & Social Service 665 (28.8%)1,640 (71.2%)
Education, Arts & Media123 (34.6%)232 (65.3%)
Legal Services & Support115 (54.8%)95 (45.2%)
Education Instruction & Library313 (21.0%)1,174 (78.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment114 (45.1%)139 (54.9%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating281 (22.8%)952 (77.2%)
Health Technologists221 (23.0%)740 (77.0%)
Total (Category)3,282 (44.8%)4,049 (55.2%)
Total (Overall)11,125 (52.9%)9,908 (47.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Puyallup are Food Preparation & Serving (1,100 | 5.2%), Healthcare Support (582 | 2.8%), Security & Protection (467 | 2.2%), Personal Care & Service (398 | 1.9%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (377 | 1.8%).
Services Occupations in Puyallup

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Puyallup, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (92.2%), Security & Protection (80.3%), and Firefighting & Prevention (75.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (94.7%), Personal Care & Service (77.9%), and Food Preparation & Serving (72.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Puyallup
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support31 (5.3%)551 (94.7%)
Security & Protection375 (80.3%)92 (19.7%)
Firefighting & Prevention244 (75.1%)81 (24.9%)
Law Enforcement131 (92.2%)11 (7.7%)
Food Preparation & Serving308 (28.0%)792 (72.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance274 (72.7%)103 (27.3%)
Personal Care & Service88 (22.1%)310 (77.9%)
Total (Category)1,076 (36.8%)1,848 (63.2%)
Total (Overall)11,125 (52.9%)9,908 (47.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Puyallup are Office & Administration (2,470 | 11.7%), and Sales & Related (2,094 | 10.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Puyallup

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Puyallup
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related829 (39.6%)1,265 (60.4%)
Office & Administration535 (21.7%)1,935 (78.3%)
Total (Category)1,364 (29.9%)3,200 (70.1%)
Total (Overall)11,125 (52.9%)9,908 (47.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Puyallup are Construction & Extraction (1,355 | 6.4%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (857 | 4.1%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (159 | 0.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Puyallup

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Puyallup
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry134 (84.3%)25 (15.7%)
Construction & Extraction1,340 (98.9%)15 (1.1%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair791 (92.3%)66 (7.7%)
Total (Category)2,265 (95.5%)106 (4.5%)
Total (Overall)11,125 (52.9%)9,908 (47.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Puyallup are Material Moving (1,410 | 6.7%), Production (1,389 | 6.6%), and Transportation (1,044 | 5.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Puyallup

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Puyallup
OccupationMaleFemale
Production1,095 (78.8%)294 (21.2%)
Transportation913 (87.5%)131 (12.6%)
Material Moving1,130 (80.1%)280 (19.9%)
Total (Category)3,138 (81.7%)705 (18.3%)
Total (Overall)11,125 (52.9%)9,908 (47.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Puyallup

Employment Industries in Puyallup

The major employment industries in Puyallup include Retail Trade (2,982 | 14.2%), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,678 | 12.7%), Manufacturing (2,161 | 10.3%), Educational Services (1,935 | 9.2%), and Construction (1,738 | 8.3%).
Employment Industries in Puyallup

Employment Industries by Sex in Puyallup

The Puyallup industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (91.3%), and Utilities (83.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (80.2%), Educational Services (73.0%), and Finance & Insurance (71.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Puyallup
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting61 (62.2%)37 (37.8%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction56 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction1,587 (91.3%)151 (8.7%)
Manufacturing1,551 (71.8%)610 (28.2%)
Wholesale Trade548 (64.4%)303 (35.6%)
Retail Trade1,705 (57.2%)1,277 (42.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing831 (68.2%)388 (31.8%)
Utilities145 (83.8%)28 (16.2%)
Information162 (73.0%)60 (27.0%)
Finance & Insurance167 (28.6%)417 (71.4%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing201 (39.8%)304 (60.2%)
Professional & Scientific496 (48.7%)522 (51.3%)
Enterprise Management57 (80.3%)14 (19.7%)
Administrative & Support581 (64.1%)326 (35.9%)
Educational Services523 (27.0%)1,412 (73.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance531 (19.8%)2,147 (80.2%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation210 (71.9%)82 (28.1%)
Accommodation & Food Services679 (41.7%)950 (58.3%)
Public Administration474 (53.9%)406 (46.1%)
Total11,125 (52.9%)9,908 (47.1%)

Education in Puyallup

School Enrollment in Puyallup

The most common levels of schooling among the 9,015 students in Puyallup are high school (2,132 | 23.6%), middle school (2,115 | 23.5%), and elementary school (1,847 | 20.5%).
School Enrollment in Puyallup
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool3644.0%
Kindergarten4985.5%
Elementary School1,84720.5%
Middle School2,11523.5%
High School2,13223.6%
College / Undergraduate1,70718.9%
Graduate / Professional3523.9%
Total9,015100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Puyallup

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Puyallup
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds148 (52.1%)136 (47.9%)
5 to 9 Year Old1,807 (87.6%)256 (12.4%)
10 to 14 Year Olds2,571 (92.6%)206 (7.4%)
15 to 17 Year Olds1,476 (92.5%)119 (7.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds432 (97.7%)10 (2.3%)
20 to 24 Year Olds573 (91.2%)55 (8.8%)
25 to 34 Year Olds444 (76.0%)140 (24.0%)
35 Years and over527 (82.1%)115 (17.9%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Puyallup

Business (1,656 | 20.5%), education (1,020 | 12.7%), science & technology (1,015 | 12.6%), social sciences (701 | 8.7%), and bio, nature & agricultural (526 | 6.5%) are the most common fields of study among 8,059 individuals in Puyallup who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Puyallup
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2963.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural5266.5%
Physical & Health Sciences1321.6%
Psychology4996.2%
Social Sciences7018.7%
Engineering3354.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies550.7%
Science & Technology1,01512.6%
Business1,65620.5%
Education1,02012.7%
Literature & Languages2983.7%
Liberal Arts & History4896.1%
Visual & Performing Arts3434.3%
Communications2453.0%
Arts & Humanities4495.6%
Total8,059100.0%

Educational Attainment by Sex by Age in Puyallup

Education By Age Bracket: 18 to 24 Years

The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 18 to 24 years in Puyallup is high school diploma, with 754 individuals or 44.1% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have some college / no degree, with 497 individuals or 33.6%.
Education By Age Bracket in Puyallup: 18 to 24 Years
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade24 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
9th to 12th Grade214 (12.5%)151 (10.2%)
High School Diploma754 (44.1%)390 (26.4%)
Some College / No Degree565 (33.0%)497 (33.6%)
Associate's Degree90 (5.3%)221 (14.9%)
Bachelor's Degree64 (3.7%)210 (14.2%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)10 (0.7%)
Total1,711 (100.0%)1,479 (100.0%)

Education By Age Bracket: 25 to 34 Years

The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 25 to 34 years in Puyallup is some college / no degree, with 1,118 individuals or 30.8% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have bachelor's degree, with 1,195 individuals or 31.2%.
Education By Age Bracket in Puyallup: 25 to 34 Years
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade36 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
9th to 12th Grade211 (5.8%)76 (2.0%)
High School Diploma1,007 (27.7%)1,074 (28.1%)
Some College / No Degree1,118 (30.8%)711 (18.6%)
Associate's Degree362 (10.0%)411 (10.7%)
Bachelor's Degree760 (20.9%)1,195 (31.2%)
Graduate Degree139 (3.8%)358 (9.4%)
Total3,633 (100.0%)3,825 (100.0%)

Education By Age Bracket: 35 to 44 Years

The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 35 to 44 years in Puyallup is high school diploma, with 927 individuals or 31.3% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have bachelor's degree, with 649 individuals or 24.2%.
Education By Age Bracket in Puyallup: 35 to 44 Years
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade144 (4.9%)18 (0.7%)
9th to 12th Grade214 (7.2%)81 (3.0%)
High School Diploma927 (31.3%)429 (16.0%)
Some College / No Degree636 (21.5%)554 (20.7%)
Associate's Degree492 (16.6%)584 (21.8%)
Bachelor's Degree426 (14.4%)649 (24.2%)
Graduate Degree120 (4.1%)365 (13.6%)
Total2,959 (100.0%)2,680 (100.0%)

Education By Age Bracket: 45 to 64 Years

The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 45 to 64 years in Puyallup is some college / no degree, with 1,568 individuals or 30.0% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have some college / no degree, with 1,550 individuals or 30.0%.
Education By Age Bracket in Puyallup: 45 to 64 Years
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade55 (1.1%)129 (2.5%)
9th to 12th Grade345 (6.6%)217 (4.2%)
High School Diploma1,437 (27.5%)1,490 (28.8%)
Some College / No Degree1,568 (30.0%)1,550 (30.0%)
Associate's Degree641 (12.2%)675 (13.1%)
Bachelor's Degree676 (12.9%)755 (14.6%)
Graduate Degree511 (9.8%)355 (6.9%)
Total5,233 (100.0%)5,171 (100.0%)

Education By Age Bracket: 65 Years and over

The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 65 years and over in Puyallup is high school diploma, with 694 individuals or 28.6% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have high school diploma, with 1,597 individuals or 43.2%.
Education By Age Bracket in Puyallup: 65 Years and over
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade126 (5.2%)193 (5.2%)
9th to 12th Grade58 (2.4%)141 (3.8%)
High School Diploma694 (28.6%)1,597 (43.2%)
Some College / No Degree525 (21.6%)857 (23.2%)
Associate's Degree310 (12.8%)309 (8.4%)
Bachelor's Degree342 (14.1%)373 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree373 (15.4%)226 (6.1%)
Total2,428 (100.0%)3,696 (100.0%)

Transportation & Commute in Puyallup

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Puyallup

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Puyallup
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle322 (2.9%)135 (1.4%)
1 Vehicle1,800 (16.3%)1,916 (20.0%)
2 Vehicles4,502 (40.9%)3,798 (39.6%)
3 Vehicles2,644 (24.0%)2,260 (23.6%)
4 Vehicles883 (8.0%)844 (8.8%)
5 or more Vehicles862 (7.8%)638 (6.7%)
Total11,013 (100.0%)9,591 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Puyallup

Commute Time in Puyallup
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes4302.2%
5 to 9 Minutes1,8369.6%
10 to 14 Minutes1,4977.8%
15 to 19 Minutes2,53813.3%
20 to 24 Minutes2,09511.0%
25 to 29 Minutes1,1846.2%
30 to 34 Minutes3,20316.7%
35 to 39 Minutes7223.8%
40 to 44 Minutes8564.5%
45 to 59 Minutes2,08810.9%
60 to 89 Minutes1,6818.8%
90 or more Minutes1,0115.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Puyallup

Commute Time by Sex in Puyallup
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes282 (2.7%)148 (1.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes710 (6.8%)1,126 (12.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes832 (8.0%)665 (7.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes1,145 (11.0%)1,393 (16.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes1,116 (10.7%)979 (11.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes560 (5.4%)624 (7.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes1,860 (17.8%)1,343 (15.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes357 (3.4%)365 (4.2%)
40 to 44 Minutes449 (4.3%)407 (4.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes1,210 (11.6%)878 (10.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,172 (11.2%)509 (5.9%)
90 or more Minutes746 (7.1%)265 (3.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Puyallup

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Puyallup
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM1,383 (13.3%)472 (5.4%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM1,035 (9.9%)339 (3.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM1,178 (11.3%)449 (5.2%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1,220 (11.7%)638 (7.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM1,119 (10.7%)993 (11.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM889 (8.5%)1,330 (15.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM706 (6.8%)1,154 (13.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM712 (6.8%)788 (9.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM270 (2.6%)475 (5.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM535 (5.1%)553 (6.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM257 (2.5%)425 (4.9%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM87 (0.8%)134 (1.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM438 (4.2%)485 (5.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM610 (5.8%)467 (5.4%)
Total10,439 (100.0%)8,702 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Puyallup

Occupancy by Ownership in Puyallup

Occupancy by Ownership in Puyallup
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units8,30450.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units8,10149.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units16,405100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Puyallup

Occupancy by Household Size in Puyallup
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household4,38326.7%
2-Person Household6,05436.9%
3-Person Household2,42514.8%
4+ Person Household3,54321.6%
Total Housing Units16,405100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Puyallup

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Puyallup
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,441 (32.9%)2,942 (67.1%)
2-Person Household3,081 (50.9%)2,973 (49.1%)
3-Person Household1,438 (59.3%)987 (40.7%)
4+ Person Household2,344 (66.2%)1,199 (33.8%)
Total Housing Units8,304 (50.6%)8,101 (49.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Puyallup

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Puyallup
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School294 (34.2%)565 (65.8%)
High School Diploma1,530 (37.9%)2,510 (62.1%)
College/Associate Degree3,600 (51.2%)3,430 (48.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,880 (64.3%)1,596 (35.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Puyallup

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Puyallup
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years4,18325.5%
35 to 44 Years2,70316.5%
45 to 54 Years2,97318.1%
55 to 64 Years2,96118.0%
65 to 74 Years1,88111.5%
75 to 84 Years1,2737.8%
85 Years and Over4312.6%
Total16,405100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Age of Householder in Puyallup

Occupancy by Ownership by Age of Householder in Puyallup
Age BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Under 35 Years956 (22.9%)3,227 (77.1%)
35 to 44 Years1,497 (55.4%)1,206 (44.6%)
45 to 54 Years1,977 (66.5%)996 (33.5%)
55 to 64 Years1,946 (65.7%)1,015 (34.3%)
65 to 74 Years1,138 (60.5%)743 (39.5%)
75 to 84 Years609 (47.8%)664 (52.2%)
85 Years and Over181 (42.0%)250 (58.0%)
Total8,304 (50.6%)8,101 (49.4%)

Households by Occupants per Room in Puyallup

Households by Occupants per Room in Puyallup
Occupants per RoomOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1.00 or less8,240 (99.2%)7,579 (93.6%)
1.01 to 1.5042 (0.5%)160 (2.0%)
1.51 or more22 (0.3%)362 (4.5%)
Total8,304 (100.0%)8,101 (100.0%)

Occupancy by Move-In Year in Puyallup

Occupancy by Move-In Year in Puyallup
Move-In YearOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
2017 or later494 (5.9%)1,858 (22.9%)
2015 to 20162,023 (24.4%)4,028 (49.7%)
2010 to 20141,646 (19.8%)1,366 (16.9%)
2000 to 20091,696 (20.4%)793 (9.8%)
1990 to 19991,268 (15.3%)37 (0.5%)
1989 or earlier1,177 (14.2%)19 (0.2%)
Total8,304 (100.0%)8,101 (100.0%)

Housing Finances in Puyallup

Median Income by Occupancy in Puyallup

Median Income by Occupancy in Puyallup
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied8,304 (50.6%)$116,205
Renter-Occupied8,101 (49.4%)$60,244
Average16,405 (100.0%)$81,224

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Puyallup

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Puyallup
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00092 (1.1%)122 (1.5%)
$5,000 to $9,99928 (0.3%)156 (1.9%)
$10,000 to $14,9994 (0.1%)358 (4.4%)
$15,000 to $19,99982 (1.0%)407 (5.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99997 (1.2%)439 (5.4%)
$25,000 to $34,999341 (4.1%)736 (9.1%)
$35,000 to $49,999570 (6.9%)1,176 (14.5%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,050 (12.6%)1,567 (19.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,178 (14.2%)1,596 (19.7%)
$100,000 to $149,9992,339 (28.2%)1,143 (14.1%)
$150,000 or more2,523 (30.4%)401 (5.0%)
Total8,304 (100.0%)8,101 (100.0%)

Housing Costs in Puyallup

Monthly Median Housing Costs in Puyallup

Monthly Median Housing Costs in Puyallup

Monthly Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Puyallup

Monthly Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Puyallup
Occupancy TypeMedian IncomeHousing Costs
Owner-Occupied$116,205$1,782 x 12mo (18.4%)
Renter-Occupied$60,244$1,490 x 12mo (29.7%)
Average$81,224$1,575 x 12mo (23.3%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Puyallup

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Puyallup
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30036 (0.4%)158 (1.9%)
$300 to $499382 (4.6%)141 (1.7%)
$500 to $7991,126 (13.6%)213 (2.6%)
$800 to $999587 (7.1%)626 (7.7%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,163 (14.0%)2,845 (35.1%)
$1,500 to $1,9991,540 (18.5%)2,891 (35.7%)
$2,000 to $2,4991,749 (21.1%)647 (8.0%)
$2,500 to $2,999940 (11.3%)245 (3.0%)
$3,000 or more781 (9.4%)61 (0.7%)
Total8,304 (100.0%)8,101 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Puyallup

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: Less than $20,000

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Puyallup: <span>Less than $20,000</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent15 (8.0%)10 (1.0%)
20 to 29 percent52 (27.8%)76 (7.8%)
30 percent or more120 (64.2%)884 (91.1%)
Total187 (100.0%)970 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $20,000 to $34,999

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Puyallup: <span>$20,000 to $34,999</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent18 (4.1%)35 (3.1%)
20 to 29 percent104 (23.7%)27 (2.4%)
30 percent or more316 (72.2%)1,066 (94.5%)
Total438 (100.0%)1,128 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $35,000 to $49,999

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Puyallup: <span>$35,000 to $49,999</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent251 (44.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 29 percent75 (13.2%)126 (11.3%)
30 percent or more244 (42.8%)987 (88.7%)
Total570 (100.0%)1,113 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $50,000 to $74,999

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Puyallup: <span>$50,000 to $74,999</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent329 (31.3%)112 (7.2%)
20 to 29 percent254 (24.2%)581 (37.6%)
30 percent or more467 (44.5%)853 (55.2%)
Total1,050 (100.0%)1,546 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $75,000 or more

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Puyallup: <span>$75,000 or more</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent3,530 (58.4%)1,272 (41.9%)
20 to 29 percent1,940 (32.1%)1,446 (47.6%)
30 percent or more570 (9.4%)319 (10.5%)
Total6,040 (100.0%)3,037 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Puyallup

Housing Structures in Puyallup

Housing Structures in Puyallup
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached9,27156.5%
Single Unit, Attached5953.6%
2 Unit Apartments5563.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,1677.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,3037.9%
10 or more Apartments3,36420.5%
Mobile Home / Other1490.9%
Total16,405100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Puyallup

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Puyallup
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached7,837 (84.5%)1,434 (15.5%)
Single Unit, Attached94 (15.8%)501 (84.2%)
2 Unit Apartments101 (18.2%)455 (81.8%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments11 (0.9%)1,156 (99.1%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments82 (6.3%)1,221 (93.7%)
10 or more Apartments77 (2.3%)3,287 (97.7%)
Mobile Home / Other102 (68.5%)47 (31.5%)
Total8,304 (50.6%)8,101 (49.4%)

Housing Structures by Year Built in Puyallup

Housing Structures by Year Built in Puyallup
Year Built# Structures% Structures
2014 or later200.1%
2010 to 20131,67310.2%
2000 to 20092,04812.5%
1980 to 19996,18537.7%
1960 to 19793,80923.2%
1940 to 19591,2787.8%
1939 or earlier1,3928.5%
Total16,405100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy by Year Built in Puyallup

Housing Structures by Occupancy by Year Built in Puyallup
Year BuiltOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
2014 or later20 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
2010 to 2013737 (8.9%)936 (11.6%)
2000 to 2009917 (11.0%)1,131 (14.0%)
1980 to 19992,716 (32.7%)3,469 (42.8%)
1960 to 19792,110 (25.4%)1,699 (21.0%)
1940 to 1959900 (10.8%)378 (4.7%)
1939 or earlier904 (10.9%)488 (6.0%)
Total8,304 (100.0%)8,101 (100.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Puyallup

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Puyallup
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room16 (0.2%)532 (6.6%)
2 or 3 Rooms182 (2.2%)2,128 (26.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,550 (18.7%)3,957 (48.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms3,440 (41.4%)1,037 (12.8%)
8 or more Rooms3,116 (37.5%)447 (5.5%)
Total8,304 (100.0%)8,101 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Puyallup

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Puyallup
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas5,229 (63.0%)1,615 (19.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas61 (0.7%)37 (0.5%)
Electricity2,831 (34.1%)6,343 (78.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene108 (1.3%)40 (0.5%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels75 (0.9%)18 (0.2%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)48 (0.6%)
Total8,304 (100.0%)8,101 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Puyallup

Household Vehicle Usage in Puyallup
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle98 (1.2%)947 (11.7%)
1 Vehicle1,616 (19.5%)3,416 (42.2%)
2 Vehicles3,380 (40.7%)2,761 (34.1%)
3 or more Vehicles3,210 (38.7%)977 (12.1%)
Total8,304 (100.0%)8,101 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Puyallup

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Puyallup

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units2,2056,099
Median Property Value$360,900$395,900
Median Household Income$83,234$1,986
Monthly Housing Costs$691$772
Real Estate Taxes$3,897$39

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Puyallup

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Puyallup
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000114 (5.2%)65 (1.1%)
$50,000 to $99,9997 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999601 (27.3%)984 (16.1%)
$300,000 to $499,9991,036 (47.0%)3,501 (57.4%)
$500,000 to $749,999380 (17.2%)1,312 (21.5%)
$750,000 to $999,99956 (2.5%)205 (3.4%)
$1,000,000 or more11 (0.5%)32 (0.5%)
Total2,205 (100.0%)6,099 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Puyallup

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Puyallup
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00032 (1.5%)46 (0.7%)
$10,000 to $24,999103 (4.7%)88 (1.4%)
$25,000 to $34,999175 (7.9%)80 (1.3%)
$35,000 to $49,999322 (14.6%)166 (2.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999380 (17.2%)248 (4.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999357 (16.2%)670 (11.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999299 (13.6%)821 (13.5%)
$150,000 or more537 (24.3%)2,040 (33.5%)
Total2,205 (100.0%)6,099 (100.0%)

Housing Costs by Income Bracket by Mortgage Status in Puyallup

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: Less than $20,000

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Puyallup: <span>Less than $20,000</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent15 (16.0%)93 (4.4%)
20 to 29 percent52 (55.3%)0 (0.0%)
30 percent or more27 (28.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total94 (100.0%)2,118 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $20,000 to $34,999

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Puyallup: <span>$20,000 to $34,999</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent18 (8.5%)227 (244.1%)
20 to 29 percent93 (44.1%)0 (0.0%)
30 percent or more100 (47.4%)11 (11.8%)
Total211 (100.0%)93 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $35,000 to $49,999

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Puyallup: <span>$35,000 to $49,999</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent235 (73.0%)248 (114.8%)
20 to 29 percent65 (20.2%)16 (7.4%)
30 percent or more22 (6.8%)10 (4.6%)
Total322 (100.0%)216 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $50,000 to $74,999

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Puyallup: <span>$50,000 to $74,999</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent291 (76.6%)670 (301.8%)
20 to 29 percent89 (23.4%)38 (17.1%)
30 percent or more0 (0.0%)165 (74.3%)
Total380 (100.0%)222 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $75,000 or more

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Puyallup: <span>$75,000 or more</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent1,193 (100.0%)4,847 (1,037.9%)
20 to 29 percent0 (0.0%)2,337 (500.4%)
30 percent or more0 (0.0%)1,940 (415.4%)
Total1,193 (100.0%)467 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Puyallup

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Puyallup
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x376 (17.1%)121,997 (2,000.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x445 (20.2%)880 (14.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x241 (10.9%)1,696 (27.8%)
4.0x or more1,138 (51.6%)1,464 (24.0%)
Total2,205 (100.0%)6,099 (100.0%)

Median Housing Costs without a Mortgage in Puyallup

Median Housing Costs without a Mortgage in Puyallup
Housing Costs# Households# Households
Less than $200200.9%
$200 to $3992049.2%
$400 to $59946421.0%
$600 to $9991,26657.4%
$1,000 to $1,2991697.7%
$1,300 to $1,499472.1%
$1,500 or more351.6%
Total2,205100.0%

Median Housing Costs with a Mortgage in Puyallup

Median Housing Costs with a Mortgage in Puyallup
Housing Costs# Households# Households
Less than $200140.2%
$200 to $39900.0%
$400 to $59900.0%
$600 to $799180.3%
$800 to $9991121.8%
$1,000 to $1,499470.8%
$1,500 to $1,99994715.5%
$2,000 to $2,4991,51424.8%
$2,500 to $2,9991,74928.7%
$3,000 or more94015.4%
Total6,099100.0%

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Puyallup

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Puyallup
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800153 (6.9%)14 (0.2%)
$800 to $1,499113 (5.1%)44 (0.7%)
$800 to $1,4991,876 (85.1%)212 (3.5%)
Total2,205 (100.0%)6,099 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Puyallup

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Puyallup

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Puyallup
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years3,168 (97.8%)73 (2.2%)
6 to 18 Years6,586 (98.9%)72 (1.1%)
19 to 25 Years3,316 (89.8%)376 (10.2%)
26 to 34 Years5,833 (90.5%)612 (9.5%)
35 to 44 Years5,194 (92.6%)416 (7.4%)
45 to 54 Years5,135 (94.7%)290 (5.3%)
55 to 64 Years4,561 (93.4%)320 (6.6%)
65 to 74 Years3,105 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older2,604 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total39,502 (94.8%)2,159 (5.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Puyallup

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Puyallup
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born3,168 (97.8%)73 (2.2%)
Foreign Born, Citizen6,586 (98.9%)72 (1.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen3,316 (89.8%)376 (10.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Puyallup

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Puyallup
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0002,663 (93.3%)190 (6.7%)
$25,000 to $49,9994,537 (92.0%)396 (8.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9995,483 (94.8%)302 (5.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9996,564 (95.1%)337 (4.9%)
$100,000 and over20,062 (95.6%)925 (4.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Puyallup

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Puyallup
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 61,038 (32.0%)2,244 (69.2%)
6 to 18 Years1,883 (28.3%)5,003 (75.1%)
19 to 25 Years603 (16.3%)2,817 (76.3%)
25 to 34 Years1,041 (16.2%)5,038 (78.2%)
35 to 44 Years805 (14.3%)4,552 (81.1%)
45 to 54 Years984 (18.1%)4,373 (80.6%)
55 to 64 Years1,021 (20.9%)3,935 (80.6%)
65 to 74 Years2,908 (93.7%)2,151 (69.3%)
75 Years and over2,582 (99.2%)1,852 (71.1%)
Total12,865 (30.9%)31,965 (76.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Puyallup

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Puyallup
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years379 (11.6%)175 (4.9%)
18 to 34 Years583 (11.2%)656 (12.5%)
35 to 64 Years767 (9.4%)1,030 (13.2%)
65 to 74 Years367 (27.4%)399 (22.6%)
75 Years and over623 (63.8%)920 (56.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Puyallup

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Puyallup: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years57 (1.7%)14 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years118 (2.3%)37 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years334 (4.1%)249 (3.2%)
65 to 74 Years146 (10.9%)81 (4.6%)
75 Years and over481 (49.2%)282 (17.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Puyallup: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years161 (4.9%)64 (1.8%)
18 to 34 Years93 (1.8%)185 (3.5%)
35 to 64 Years78 (1.0%)114 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years42 (3.1%)82 (4.6%)
75 Years and over111 (11.4%)164 (10.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Puyallup: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years252 (7.7%)96 (2.7%)
18 to 34 Years537 (10.3%)276 (5.2%)
35 to 64 Years287 (3.5%)304 (3.9%)
65 to 74 Years108 (8.1%)86 (4.9%)
75 Years and over193 (19.8%)300 (18.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Puyallup: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years22 (0.7%)25 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years81 (1.5%)291 (5.5%)
35 to 64 Years285 (3.5%)629 (8.1%)
65 to 74 Years179 (13.4%)330 (18.7%)
75 Years and over477 (48.8%)802 (49.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Puyallup: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years22 (0.7%)19 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years8 (0.2%)27 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years86 (1.1%)189 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years79 (5.9%)107 (6.1%)
75 Years and over322 (33.0%)388 (23.8%)

Technology Access in Puyallup

Computing Device Access in Puyallup

Computing Device Access in Puyallup
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop13,53582.5%
Smartphone14,32087.3%
Tablet10,88066.3%
No Computing Device9325.7%
Total16,405100.0%

Internet Access in Puyallup

Internet Access in Puyallup
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet100.1%
Broadband Home12,77677.9%
Cellular Data Only1,2697.7%
Satellite Internet7704.7%
No Internet1,89411.6%
Total16,405100.0%