Thurston County, WA

County

Cities in Thurston County

Neighborhoods in Thurston County

Michigan Hill / Independence

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Thurston

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

38.4%

Households with Children

28.3%

School Enrollment K-12

31,092

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.3%
School Age (5-17): 15.6%
Young Adults (18-34): 21.8%
Working Age (35-54): 26.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.1%
Seniors (65+): 18.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 5.3%
High School / GED: 22.0%
Some College or Associate's: 34.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 38.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 19.9%
Single Parents: 8.5%
Couples & Adults: 37.2%
Living Alone: 34.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 69.5%
Hispanic or Latino: 10.6%
Asian: 6.0%
Black or African American: 3.2%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 8.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.8%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 1.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 29.2%
South Asian: 8.0%
Southeast Asian: 57.0%
Central Asian: 0.0%
Other Asian: 5.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 58.6%
Puerto Rican: 13.3%
Cuban: 1.8%
Dominican: 0.5%
Central American: 8.4%
South American: 4.7%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 12.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 42.8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.2%
Other White: 57.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 45.5%
Born in Other U.S. State: 43.3%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 2.9%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 4.9%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 3.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 88.2%
Spanish: 4.5%
European & Indo-European: 2.2%
East & Southeast Asian: 4.7%
Arabic: 0.2%
Other: 0.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.3%
Elementary (1-4): 4.7%
Middle School (5-8): 5.0%
High School (9-12): 4.6%
College / Graduate: 5.6%
Not Enrolled: 77.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources