Orting is a city located in Pierce County Washington. Orting has a 2024 population of 8,923. Orting is currently declining at a rate of -0.36% annually and its population has decreased by -1.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,049 in 2020.
The average household income in Orting is $132,767 with a poverty rate of 4.23%. The median age in Orting is 33.9 years: 33.2 years for males, and 34.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Orting was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,438 | 83.04% |
| Two or more races | 996 | 11.12% |
| Native American | 172 | 1.92% |
| Asian | 153 | 1.71% |
| Other race | 98 | 1.09% |
| Black or African American | 80 | 0.89% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.22% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,942 | 2.98 | 80.7 | 19.3 |
| Married | 1,732 | 3.41 | 84.6 | 15.4 |
| Non Family | 655 | 1.4 | 81.4 | 18.6 |
| Female | 374 | 3.69 | 63.9 | 36.1 |
| Male | 181 | 3.12 | 75.7 | 24.3 |
3.27
Average Family Size
2.98
Average Household Size
80.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 249 | 4.33% |
| Associates Degree | 476 | 8.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 811 | 14.09% |
| Graduate Degree | 469 | 8.15% |
| High School Graduate | 1,905 | 33.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 77 | 1.34% |
| Some College | 1,769 | 30.73% |
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 | 4,843 | 4,620 | 1,127 |
| Hispanic | 417 | 350 | 39 |
| 2+ Races | 291 | 266 | 84 |
| Asian | 113 | 96 | 9 |
| Native American | 84 | 84 | 0 |
| Black | 49 | 45 | 21 |
| Other Race | 48 | 27 | 0 |
| Islander | 20 | 20 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 42.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $76,265 | $81,667 | $71,429 |
| Graduate Degree | $100,539 | $101,446 | $75,905 |
| High School Graduate | $64,539 | $67,416 | $47,271 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $42,269 | $101,635 | $0 |
| Overall | $68,391 | $77,396 | $51,926 |
| Some College | $68,635 | $88,136 | $46,653 |
$68,391
Average Earnings
$77,396
Average Male
$51,926
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.27% of Orting residents speak only English, while 6.73% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.77% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,864 | 228 | 3.32% |
| Hispanic | 880 | 133 | 15.11% |
| Multiple | 983 | 36 | 3.66% |
| Asian | 147 | 9 | 6.12% |
4.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.75%
Male Poverty Rate
5.68%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Orting is Hispanic, with 15.11% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Orting is White, with 3.32% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.25%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.45%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.2% |
| High School | 5.94% |
| Some College | 2.57% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.55% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 68.97% |
| Male Unemployed | 8.99% |
| Female Employed | 3.31% |
| Male Employed | 0.16% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $121,347 | $133,264 |
| Households | $120,994 | $132,767 |
| Married Families | $135,167 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $84,971 | $103,274 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.6%
Male Marriage Rate
51.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
814
Number of Veterans
726
Male Veterans
88
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 257 |
| Vietnam | 219 |
| First Gulf War | 210 |
| Korea | 18 |
| World War II | 18 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 251 |
| 55 to 64 | 171 |
| 75+ | 170 |
| 65 to 74 | 130 |
| 18 to 34 | 92 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 802 | 13.68% |
| Asian | 10 | 8.85% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 2.23% |
| Black | 2 | 4.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.06%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.28%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.9%
Labor Force Participation
68.1%
Employment Rate
4.4%
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
68.91%
Born in Orting
96.89%
Native Born
3.11%
Foreign Born
1.73%
Non Citizen
1.38%
Naturalized
96.89% of Orting residents were born in the United States, with 68.91% having been born in Washington. 1.73% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,766 | -32 | -0.36% |
| 2028 | 8,798 | -31 | -0.35% |
| 2027 | 8,829 | -31 | -0.35% |
| 2026 | 8,860 | -32 | -0.36% |
| 2025 | 8,892 | -31 | -0.35% |
| 2024 | 8,923 | -32 | -0.36% |
| 2023 | 8,955 | 5 | 0.06% |
| 2022 | 8,950 | -35 | -0.39% |
| 2021 | 8,985 | -64 | -0.71% |
| 2020 | 9,049 | 432 | 5.01% |
| 2019 | 8,617 | 226 | 2.69% |
| 2018 | 8,391 | 406 | 5.08% |
| 2017 | 7,985 | 316 | 4.12% |
| 2016 | 7,669 | 253 | 3.41% |
| 2015 | 7,416 | 192 | 2.66% |
| 2014 | 7,224 | 235 | 3.36% |
| 2013 | 6,989 | 132 | 1.93% |
| 2012 | 6,857 | 59 | 0.87% |
| 2011 | 6,798 | 55 | 0.82% |
| 2010 | 6,743 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,760 | -5,006 | -57.11% |