Maplewood CDP, Pierce County, Washington Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Maplewood CDP, Washington, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Maplewood CDP, Washington. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Maplewood CDP, Washington. The estimated population of Maplewood CDP, Washington is 5,636 people, with a median age of 49.7.

We can look at the total population in Maplewood CDP over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
5,636
+9.76%
+5.54%
2020
5,135
+1.24%
-
2019
5,072
-1.76% -
2018
5,163
-3.31% -
2017
5,340
- -

Population of Maplewood CDP, Washington by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
85.3%
90%
-5.22%
Black/African American
0.3%
1%
-70.00%
Native
0%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
1%
2.1%
-52.38%
Asian
9.3%
4.7%
+97.87%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.5%
2.2%
+59.09%
Other
0.6%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Maplewood CDP, Washington by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 49.7 -4.79% 50.6 -6.81% 49 -4.3%
2020 52.2 -1.51% 54.3 -1.27% 51.2 -0.58%
2019 53 +3.92% 55 +3.77% 51.5 +4.04%
2018 51 +4.29% 53 +6% 49.5 +4.87%
2017 48.9 - 50 - 47.2 -

The median age of Maplewood CDP, Washington gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 136 +56.63% 303 +50.96% 222 475
10 to 19 305 -47.87% 465 -49.77% 158 267
20 to 29 139 +70.95% 67 +280.82% 224 229
30 to 39 226 +19.84% 258 +29.68% 262 335
40 to 49 404 -17.53% 456 -23.83% 331 355
50 to 59 453 -15.88% 412 1.84% 379 401
60 to 69 367 +21.07% 596 +16.71% 445 684
70+ 386 +23.48% 367 +12.36% 473 396

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Maplewood CDP, Washington is $115,335.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Maplewood CDP.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $109,009.00
  • 45 to 64
    $163,007.00
  • 65 and over
    $85,833.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Maplewood CDP, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Maplewood CDP, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Maplewood CDP, Washington is currently $143,838.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

19.30% of households in Maplewood CDP are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Maplewood CDP against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    5.99%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    11.63%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.12%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.99%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    24.34%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    15.62%
  • $200,000 or more
    19.30%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Maplewood CDP is $57,178.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Maplewood CDP by the total population of Maplewood CDP.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Maplewood CDP, Washington, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Maplewood CDP to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    19.01%
  • Bachelor's degree
    50.88%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.35%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    19.08%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.67%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Maplewood CDP that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Maplewood CDP over the age of 16 is 4,726.

Of those people, a total of 57.60% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Maplewood CDP is 52.90%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 212 53.80% 23.70%
20 to 24 years 206 57.80% 23.50%
25 to 29 years 247 56.30% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 261 62.50% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 671 78.80% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 725 87.70% 17.50%
55 to 59 years 406 89.70% 4.90%
60 to 64 years 575 63.50% 7.70%
65 to 74 years 1,053 25.80% 2.90%
75 years and over 370 5.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Maplewood CDP. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 4,079 59.00% 9.10%
Black or African American 17 47.10% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 467 47.10% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 2 100.00% 0.00%
Other 29 48.30% 0.00%
Two or more races 132 53.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 54 57.40% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,056 58.80% 9.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Maplewood CDP as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Maplewood CDP is 2,502, with median earnings of $66,268.00.

Women in Maplewood CDP, Washington earning approximately 83.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,502 $66,268.00
Male 1,307 $72,614.00
Female 1,195 $60,741.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 338 $115,491.00
Business and Financial 169 $116,060.00
Computer and Mathematical 35 $101,953.00
Architecture and Engineering 98 $125,625.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 40 $160,938.00
Community and Social Service 141 $117,877.00
Legal 29 $0.00
Educational and Library 148 $70,556.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 86 $37,130.00
Healthcare Practitioners 215 $57,875.00
Healthcare Support 43 $23,021.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 56 $94,022.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 72 $53,750.00
Personal Care and Service 36 $4,750.00
Sales 233 $81,161.00
Office and Administrative Support 232 $44,000.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 88 $27,200.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 60 $88,810.00
Production 195 $54,417.00
Transportation and Material Moving 57 $73,750.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 178 $81,591.00 160 $116,518.00
Business and Financial 65 $128,162.00 104 $115,054.00
Computer and Mathematical 35 $101,953.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 93 $125,938.00 5 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 40 $160,938.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 24 $0.00 117 $118,238.00
Legal 29 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 30 $86,875.00 118 $64,500.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 19 $0.00 67 $36,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 75 $205,179.00 140 $46,522.00
Healthcare Support 20 $38,333.00 23 $22,604.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 56 $94,022.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 65 $60,515.00 7 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 16 $0.00 20 $0.00
Sales 45 $132,188.00 188 $62,708.00
Office and Administrative Support 8 $0.00 224 $44,400.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 88 $27,200.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 60 $88,810.00 0 $0.00
Production 174 $57,686.00 21 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 57 $73,750.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 2,202 households in Maplewood CDP, with an average household size of 2.55 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,591 families in Maplewood CDP with an average family size of 2.82 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,409 42 140 611
Average Household Size 2.91 3.31 2.44 1.7
Total Families 1,409 42 140 0
Average Household Size 2.85 3.31 2.32 0

Poverty

Of the 1,591 families in Maplewood CDP, 0.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Maplewood CDP:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 2,330 housing units in Maplewood CDP, Washington.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,202 94.51%
Vacant 128 5.49%

11.16% of the total 2,330 housing units in Maplewood CDP are rental units. This is approximately 260 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,942 are occupied by the owner - or 83.35% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Maplewood CDP is $1,969.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Maplewood CDP that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    0
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    44
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    40
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    49
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    101
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    19
  • $3,000 or more
    7

Property Value

The median value of a property in Maplewood CDP is $533,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Maplewood CDP that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    0
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    12
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    0
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    12
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    64
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    794
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    877
  • $1,000,000 or more
    183

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Maplewood CDP. The chart below shows the number of properties in Maplewood CDP that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    81
  • 1940 to 1949
    71
  • 1950 to 1959
    103
  • 1960 to 1969
    188
  • 1970 to 1979
    413
  • 1980 to 1989
    429
  • 1990 to 1999
    464
  • 2000 to 2009
    448
  • 2010 to 2013
    94
  • 2014 or later
    39

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Maplewood CDP that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    48
  • 1 vehicle available
    391
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,098
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    665

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Maplewood CDP get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Maplewood CDP that commute to work in a particular way.

34.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Maplewood CDP.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    16
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    123
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    191
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    214
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    124
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    124
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    591
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    85
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    168
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    120
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    80
  • 90 or more minutes
    125

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Maplewood CDP, Washington in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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