Alderton is a CDP located in Pierce County Washington. Alderton has a 2024 population of 2,652. Alderton is currently declining at a rate of -0.64% annually and its population has decreased by -1.6% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,695 in 2020.
The average household income in Alderton is $126,610 with a poverty rate of 11.52%. The median age in Alderton is 45.5 years: 42.8 years for males, and 47.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Alderton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,040 | 71.4% |
| Two or more races | 387 | 13.55% |
| Other race | 304 | 10.64% |
| Native American | 84 | 2.94% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.77% |
| Black or African American | 14 | 0.49% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.21% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,117 | 2.55 | 78.7 | 21.3 |
| Married | 630 | 3.17 | 73.5 | 26.5 |
| Non Family | 397 | 1.25 | 89.2 | 10.8 |
| Female | 61 | 3.8 | 62.3 | 37.7 |
| Male | 29 | 4.48 | 82.8 | 17.2 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
78.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 141 | 6.36% |
| Associates Degree | 376 | 16.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 186 | 8.39% |
| Graduate Degree | 131 | 5.91% |
| High School Graduate | 629 | 28.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 129 | 5.82% |
| Some College | 625 | 28.19% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,686 | 1,579 | 294 |
| Hispanic | 384 | 225 | 0 |
| Other Race | 262 | 183 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 155 | 111 | 4 |
| Native American | 43 | 19 | 0 |
| Asian | 22 | 20 | 19 |
| Black | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| Islander | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 86.36%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $65,602 |
| Graduate Degree | $84,188 | $98,684 | $72,011 |
| High School Graduate | $39,844 | $31,731 | $44,081 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $54,688 | $67,303 | $0 |
| Overall | $61,063 | $62,625 | $54,875 |
| Some College | $65,339 | $52,388 | $66,645 |
$61,063
Average Earnings
$62,625
Average Male
$54,875
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.46% of Alderton residents speak only English, while 15.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.64% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 664 | 241 | 36.3% |
| Other | 304 | 135 | 44.41% |
| Multiple | 387 | 100 | 25.84% |
| White | 1,962 | 68 | 3.47% |
| Native | 84 | 14 | 16.67% |
11.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.09%
Male Poverty Rate
15.28%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Alderton is Other, with 44.41% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Alderton is White, with 3.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.73%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.18%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.81% |
| High School | 11.76% |
| Some College | 7.89% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 84.31% |
| Male Unemployed | 12.31% |
| Male Employed | 6.27% |
| Female Employed | 4.79% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $97,323 | $133,630 |
| Households | $95,802 | $126,610 |
| Married Families | $108,333 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $53,875 | $81,661 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.3%
Male Marriage Rate
47.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
155
Number of Veterans
114
Male Veterans
41
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 66 |
| Second Gulf War | 43 |
| First Gulf War | 19 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 41 |
| 65 to 74 | 35 |
| 18 to 34 | 34 |
| 35 to 54 | 23 |
| 75+ | 22 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 119 | 6.58% |
| Hispanic | 36 | 7.93% |
| Other Race | 22 | 8.4% |
| Black | 14 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.8%
Labor Force Participation
58.4%
Employment Rate
11.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
46.13%
Born in Alderton
86.91%
Native Born
13.09%
Foreign Born
10.47%
Non Citizen
2.63%
Naturalized
86.91% of Alderton residents were born in the United States, with 46.13% having been born in Washington. 10.47% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,652 | -17 | -0.64% |
| 2023 | 2,669 | -17 | -0.63% |
| 2022 | 2,686 | 76 | 2.91% |
| 2021 | 2,610 | -85 | -3.15% |
| 2020 | 2,695 | -195 | -6.75% |
| 2019 | 2,890 | -390 | -11.89% |
| 2018 | 3,280 | -23 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 3,303 | 48 | 1.47% |
| 2016 | 3,255 | -59 | -1.78% |
| 2015 | 3,314 | 377 | 12.84% |
| 2014 | 2,937 | 281 | 10.58% |
| 2013 | 2,656 | -165 | -5.85% |
| 2012 | 2,821 | 53 | 1.91% |
| 2011 | 2,768 | -125 | -4.32% |
| 2010 | 2,893 | 0 | 0% |