Thurston South CCD, Thurston County, Washington Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Thurston South CCD, 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 Thurston South CCD, Washington. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Thurston South CCD, Washington. The estimated population of Thurston South CCD, Washington is 42,204 people, with a median age of 42.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
42,204
+3.18%
+1.95%
2020
40,905
-0.49% -
2019
41,106
-0.25% -
2018
41,207
-0.46% -
2017
41,396
- -

Population of Thurston South CCD, 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
78.6%
80.3%
-2.12%
Black/African American
1.6%
1.4%
+14.29%
Native
1.3%
1.6%
-18.75%
Hispanic
10.7%
9.3%
+15.05%
Asian
1.5%
2.3%
-34.78%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.2%
0.1%
+100.00%
Two Or More Races
5.7%
5%
+14.00%
Other
0.3%
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 Thurston South CCD, 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 42 -1.18% 41.4 -1.66% 42.6 -1.39%
2020 42.5 +1.19% 42.1 +1.45% 43.2 +1.65%
2019 42 +2.94% 41.5 +2.72% 42.5 +3.41%
2018 40.8 +0.25% 40.4 +0.75% 41.1 -0.72%
2017 40.7 - 40.1 - 41.4 -

The median age of Thurston South CCD, 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 2,457 -2.12% 2,691 -14.8% 2,359 2,309
10 to 19 2,711 -3.52% 2,494 +19.11% 2,578 2,957
20 to 29 2,536 -4.39% 2,172 -13.2% 2,390 1,877
30 to 39 2,560 +10.79% 2,683 -5.86% 2,843 2,509
40 to 49 2,739 +6.06% 2,751 +9.07% 2,899 2,961
50 to 59 3,227 +6.28% 3,478 -4.3% 3,429 3,319
60 to 69 2,658 +9.18% 2,675 +5.66% 2,883 2,823
70+ 1,687 +8.09% 1,877 +19.23% 1,818 2,250

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Thurston South CCD, Washington is $85,886.00.

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 Thurston South CCD.

  • Under 25
    $42,083.00
  • 25 to 44
    $91,979.00
  • 45 to 64
    $99,858.00
  • 65 and over
    $55,884.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Thurston South CCD, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Thurston South CCD, 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 Thurston South CCD, Washington is currently $97,314.00.

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.

8.39% of households in Thurston South CCD 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 Thurston South CCD against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    13.41%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    14.87%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.22%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    17.39%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    21.50%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    10.22%
  • $200,000 or more
    8.39%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Thurston South CCD is $35,958.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Thurston South CCD by the total population of Thurston South CCD.

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

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Thurston South CCD 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
    9.07%
  • Bachelor's degree
    27.34%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    17.66%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    42.57%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.36%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Thurston South CCD that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Thurston South CCD over the age of 16 is 34,190.

Of those people, a total of 60.50% 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 Thurston South CCD is 57.30%.

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 2,189 29.70% 12.00%
20 to 24 years 1,780 77.80% 13.30%
25 to 29 years 2,487 77.80% 2.40%
30 to 34 years 2,439 75.90% 4.10%
35 to 44 years 6,016 77.80% 3.20%
45 to 54 years 6,361 79.70% 4.70%
55 to 59 years 3,144 68.60% 2.00%
60 to 64 years 3,018 63.70% 4.10%
65 to 74 years 4,579 18.30% 1.70%
75 years and over 2,177 9.70% 7.10%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Thurston South CCD. 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 29,280 60.80% 3.60%
Black or African American 605 38.50% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 448 75.20% 10.10%
Asian 589 48.20% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 99 89.90% 0.00%
Other 636 63.10% 4.00%
Two or more races 2,533 61.20% 14.80%
Hispanic or Latino 3,264 60.20% 6.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 27,585 60.90% 3.60%

Occupations

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

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Thurston South CCD is 19,587, with median earnings of $46,693.00.

Women in Thurston South CCD, Washington earning approximately 69.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 19,587 $46,693.00
Male 10,303 $54,282.00
Female 9,284 $37,742.00

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 1,945 $59,183.00
Business and Financial 849 $73,917.00
Computer and Mathematical 629 $83,723.00
Architecture and Engineering 400 $111,250.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 271 $69,044.00
Community and Social Service 369 $35,486.00
Legal 134 $73,594.00
Educational and Library 836 $50,000.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 249 $26,394.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,154 $84,231.00
Healthcare Support 608 $22,188.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 248 $54,286.00
Law Enforcement 398 $79,123.00
Food Preparation and Serving 912 $10,867.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 661 $26,181.00
Personal Care and Service 366 $20,637.00
Sales 1,350 $38,676.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,784 $39,014.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 442 $12,065.00
Construction and Extraction 1,226 $54,932.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 1,037 $52,895.00
Production 825 $50,890.00
Transportation and Material Moving 790 $44,137.00

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 823 $80,677.00 1,122 $48,553.00
Business and Financial 262 $105,606.00 587 $68,141.00
Computer and Mathematical 434 $95,308.00 195 $77,049.00
Architecture and Engineering 318 $112,000.00 82 $77,440.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 205 $47,604.00 66 $74,891.00
Community and Social Service 114 $87,917.00 255 $12,250.00
Legal 12 $0.00 122 $72,656.00
Educational and Library 204 $91,167.00 632 $43,632.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 87 $25,529.00 162 $75,500.00
Healthcare Practitioners 354 $130,030.00 800 $75,726.00
Healthcare Support 87 $22,829.00 521 $21,992.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 242 $62,656.00 6 $0.00
Law Enforcement 369 $79,441.00 29 $71,544.00
Food Preparation and Serving 350 $7,061.00 562 $12,446.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 483 $38,208.00 178 $12,500.00
Personal Care and Service 3 $0.00 363 $20,564.00
Sales 678 $51,250.00 672 $33,962.00
Office and Administrative Support 692 $44,127.00 2,092 $38,029.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 215 $21,278.00 227 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,123 $59,120.00 103 $24,022.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 1,014 $53,077.00 23 $45,568.00
Production 675 $53,228.00 150 $31,413.00
Transportation and Material Moving 707 $50,568.00 83 $24,583.00

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 15,561 households in Thurston South CCD, with an average household size of 2.67 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 10,977 families in Thurston South CCD with an average family size of 3.08 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 8,940 832 1,205 4,584
Average Household Size 3.16 3.34 3.39 1.4
Total Families 8,940 832 1,205 0
Average Household Size 3.13 2.59 3.07 0

Poverty

Of the 10,977 families in Thurston South CCD, 6.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Thurston South CCD:

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 16,823 housing units in Thurston South CCD, Washington.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 15,561 92.50%
Vacant 1,262 7.50%

13.64% of the total 16,823 housing units in Thurston South CCD are rental units. This is approximately 2,295 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 13,084 are occupied by the owner - or 77.77% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Thurston South CCD is $1,162.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Thurston South CCD 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
    182
  • Less than $500
    105
  • $500 to $999
    524
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,017
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    592
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    57
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Thurston South CCD is $326,000.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    419
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    536
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    679
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,127
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    3,052
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    5,050
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    2,100
  • $1,000,000 or more
    121

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,082
  • 1940 to 1949
    166
  • 1950 to 1959
    351
  • 1960 to 1969
    359
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,802
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,271
  • 1990 to 1999
    3,733
  • 2000 to 2009
    4,643
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,363
  • 2014 or later
    53

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 Thurston South CCD that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    246
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,009
  • 2 vehicles available
    5,122
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    7,184

Commuting to Work

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

35.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Thurston South CCD.

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
    317
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    773
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    883
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,218
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,104
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,830
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    3,218
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    751
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    827
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    2,582
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,720
  • 90 or more minutes
    827

Summary

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