Puyallup is a city located in Pierce County Washington. Puyallup has a 2024 population of 41,894. Puyallup is currently declining at a rate of -0.68% annually and its population has decreased by -2.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 43,033 in 2020.
The average household income in Puyallup is $106,806 with a poverty rate of 7.37%. The median age in Puyallup is 36.9 years: 35.7 years for males, and 38.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Puyallup was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,099 | 77.68% |
| Two or more races | 3,942 | 9.25% |
| Asian | 2,531 | 5.94% |
| Black or African American | 1,617 | 3.79% |
| Other race | 766 | 1.8% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 449 | 1.05% |
| Native American | 206 | 0.48% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 16,583 | 2.51 | 51.3 | 48.7 |
| Married | 7,627 | 3.21 | 73.9 | 26.1 |
| Non Family | 6,383 | 1.39 | 30.1 | 69.9 |
| Female | 1,644 | 3.16 | 29.4 | 70.6 |
| Male | 929 | 3.4 | 50.3 | 49.7 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
51.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,266 | 4.25% |
| Associates Degree | 3,759 | 12.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,554 | 18.64% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,531 | 8.5% |
| High School Graduate | 8,600 | 28.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 737 | 2.47% |
| Some College | 7,345 | 24.65% |
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 | 23,242 | 21,976 | 6,297 |
| Asian | 1,922 | 1,633 | 710 |
| Hispanic | 1,861 | 1,527 | 335 |
| 2+ Races | 1,817 | 1,760 | 524 |
| Black | 1,178 | 1,128 | 257 |
| Other Race | 570 | 343 | 112 |
| Islander | 199 | 164 | 14 |
| Native American | 123 | 104 | 23 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 96.86%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 36.94%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,844 | $84,938 | $54,594 |
| Graduate Degree | $81,250 | $93,625 | $79,167 |
| High School Graduate | $45,529 | $54,213 | $37,298 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $43,363 | $47,176 | $32,917 |
| Overall | $56,297 | $68,917 | $47,824 |
| Some College | $56,213 | $69,566 | $47,957 |
$56,297
Average Earnings
$68,917
Average Male
$47,824
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.63% of Puyallup residents speak only English, while 13.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 5.47% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 31,194 | 1,802 | 5.78% |
| Hispanic | 3,289 | 493 | 14.99% |
| Multiple | 3,586 | 405 | 11.29% |
| Black | 1,564 | 248 | 15.86% |
| Other | 766 | 164 | 21.41% |
| Asian | 2,506 | 145 | 5.79% |
| Islander | 441 | 51 | 11.56% |
| Native | 199 | 6 | 3.02% |
7.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.99%
Male Poverty Rate
8.67%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Puyallup is Other, with 21.41% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Puyallup is Native, with 3.02% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.46%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.35%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.96%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.65% |
| High School | 11.01% |
| Some College | 5.09% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.87% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 25.13% |
| Male Unemployed | 21.62% |
| Female Employed | 2.72% |
| Male Employed | 1.78% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $109,877 | $124,871 |
| Households | $90,592 | $106,806 |
| Married Families | $126,515 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $56,052 | $70,106 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.1%
Male Marriage Rate
44.8%
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
3,422
Number of Veterans
2,998
Male Veterans
424
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,088 |
| Second Gulf War | 1,071 |
| First Gulf War | 924 |
| Korea | 189 |
| World War II | 39 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 990 |
| 55 to 64 | 698 |
| 75+ | 676 |
| 65 to 74 | 639 |
| 18 to 34 | 419 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,847 | 10.83% |
| Black | 268 | 21.17% |
| Hispanic | 229 | 9.44% |
| Asian | 144 | 6.85% |
| 2+ Races | 83 | 3.35% |
| Other Race | 59 | 9.49% |
| Islander | 21 | 6.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.66%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66%
Labor Force Participation
61.6%
Employment Rate
6.3%
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
55.22%
Born in Puyallup
90.89%
Native Born
9.11%
Foreign Born
3.92%
Non Citizen
5.19%
Naturalized
90.89% of Puyallup residents were born in the United States, with 55.22% having been born in Washington. 3.92% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 40,471 | -284 | -0.7% |
| 2028 | 40,755 | -285 | -0.69% |
| 2027 | 41,040 | -285 | -0.69% |
| 2026 | 41,325 | -284 | -0.68% |
| 2025 | 41,609 | -285 | -0.68% |
| 2024 | 41,894 | -285 | -0.68% |
| 2023 | 42,179 | -277 | -0.65% |
| 2022 | 42,456 | -475 | -1.11% |
| 2021 | 42,931 | -102 | -0.24% |
| 2020 | 43,033 | 627 | 1.48% |
| 2019 | 42,406 | 489 | 1.17% |
| 2018 | 41,917 | 858 | 2.09% |
| 2017 | 41,059 | 659 | 1.63% |
| 2016 | 40,400 | 1,002 | 2.54% |
| 2015 | 39,398 | 397 | 1.02% |
| 2014 | 39,001 | 481 | 1.25% |
| 2013 | 38,520 | 265 | 0.69% |
| 2012 | 38,255 | 584 | 1.55% |
| 2011 | 37,671 | 443 | 1.19% |
| 2010 | 37,228 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 33,011 | 9,136 | 38.27% |
| 1990 | 23,875 | 5,624 | 30.81% |
| 1980 | 18,251 | 3,509 | 23.8% |
| 1970 | 14,742 | 2,679 | 22.21% |
| 1960 | 12,063 | 2,053 | 20.51% |
| 1950 | 10,010 | 2,121 | 26.89% |
| 1940 | 7,889 | 795 | 11.21% |
| 1930 | 7,094 | 771 | 12.19% |
| 1920 | 6,323 | 1,779 | 39.15% |
| 1910 | 4,544 | -35,927 | -88.77% |