Parkland is a CDP located in Pierce County Washington. Parkland has a 2024 population of 39,997. Parkland is currently growing at a rate of 0.75% annually and its population has increased by 5.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 37,946 in 2020.
The average household income in Parkland is $80,579 with a poverty rate of 13.41%. The median age in Parkland is 33.1 years: 32.5 years for males, and 34.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Parkland was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,192 | 53.79% |
| Two or more races | 5,634 | 14.3% |
| Black or African American | 5,367 | 13.62% |
| Asian | 3,018 | 7.66% |
| Other race | 1,702 | 4.32% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1,469 | 3.73% |
| Native American | 1,016 | 2.58% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 14,179 | 2.69 | 53.1 | 46.9 |
| Married | 5,822 | 3.44 | 65.1 | 34.9 |
| Non Family | 4,768 | 1.34 | 47.4 | 52.6 |
| Female | 2,456 | 3.17 | 40.9 | 59.1 |
| Male | 1,133 | 3.48 | 41.5 | 58.5 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.69
Average Household Size
53.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,510 | 5.95% |
| Associates Degree | 2,851 | 11.23% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,906 | 11.45% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,184 | 4.66% |
| High School Graduate | 9,854 | 38.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 818 | 3.22% |
| Some College | 6,263 | 24.67% |
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 | 13,597 | 12,509 | 2,482 |
| Black | 3,603 | 3,297 | 417 |
| 2+ Races | 2,728 | 2,481 | 283 |
| Hispanic | 2,665 | 2,225 | 366 |
| Asian | 2,253 | 1,871 | 444 |
| Islander | 1,036 | 974 | 74 |
| Other Race | 885 | 733 | 130 |
| Native American | 352 | 352 | 44 |
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 asian people with a rate of 19.71%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,375 | $54,286 | $49,408 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,519 | $66,528 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $40,000 | $42,288 | $31,805 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,744 | $24,521 | $33,194 |
| Overall | $41,709 | $44,003 | $39,007 |
| Some College | $43,759 | $45,659 | $41,841 |
$41,709
Average Earnings
$44,003
Average Male
$39,007
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
76.79% of Parkland residents speak only English, while 23.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 10.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 18,527 | 2,136 | 11.53% |
| Hispanic | 5,113 | 852 | 16.66% |
| Other | 1,682 | 707 | 42.03% |
| Black | 5,327 | 678 | 12.73% |
| Multiple | 5,450 | 618 | 11.34% |
| Islander | 1,469 | 567 | 38.6% |
| Asian | 2,851 | 259 | 9.08% |
| Native | 885 | 12 | 1.36% |
13.41%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.23%
Male Poverty Rate
15.54%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Parkland is Other, with 42.03% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Parkland is Native, with 1.36% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.99%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.8%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.08% |
| High School | 12.83% |
| Some College | 11.58% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.11% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 33.51% |
| Female Unemployed | 32.3% |
| Female Employed | 8.22% |
| Male Employed | 6.51% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $73,335 | $86,301 |
| Households | $66,162 | $80,579 |
| Married Families | $90,031 | $97,653 |
| Non Families | $46,019 | $58,927 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.3%
Male Marriage Rate
39.8%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
3,595
Number of Veterans
3,245
Male Veterans
350
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,098 |
| Second Gulf War | 1,038 |
| First Gulf War | 1,037 |
| Korea | 115 |
| World War II | 15 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 1,026 |
| 55 to 64 | 854 |
| 75+ | 739 |
| 65 to 74 | 620 |
| 18 to 34 | 356 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,306 | 13.63% |
| Black | 587 | 13.68% |
| 2+ Races | 417 | 12% |
| Hispanic | 282 | 8.83% |
| Asian | 161 | 6.08% |
| Islander | 68 | 6.03% |
| Other Race | 39 | 3.94% |
| Native American | 17 | 3.21% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.12%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.8%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.3%
Labor Force Participation
60.1%
Employment Rate
6%
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
47.73%
Born in Parkland
84.96%
Native Born
15.04%
Foreign Born
7.32%
Non Citizen
7.72%
Naturalized
84.96% of Parkland residents were born in the United States, with 47.73% having been born in Washington. 7.32% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39,997 | 299 | 0.75% |
| 2023 | 39,698 | 300 | 0.76% |
| 2022 | 39,398 | 1,306 | 3.43% |
| 2021 | 38,092 | 146 | 0.38% |
| 2020 | 37,946 | 643 | 1.72% |
| 2019 | 37,303 | 118 | 0.32% |
| 2018 | 37,185 | 166 | 0.45% |
| 2017 | 37,019 | 21 | 0.06% |
| 2016 | 36,998 | 680 | 1.87% |
| 2015 | 36,318 | 55 | 0.15% |
| 2014 | 36,263 | -433 | -1.18% |
| 2013 | 36,696 | 1,230 | 3.47% |
| 2012 | 35,466 | 1,153 | 3.36% |
| 2011 | 34,313 | -1,490 | -4.16% |
| 2010 | 35,803 | 0 | 0% |