South Creek is a CDP located in Pierce County Washington. South Creek has a 2024 population of 2,319. South Creek is currently declining at a rate of -0.6% annually but its population has increased by 18.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,958 in 2020.
The average household income in South Creek is $115,524 with a poverty rate of 15.56%. The median age in South Creek is 50.9 years: 42.6 years for males, and 57.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South Creek was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,747 | 74.47% |
| Two or more races | 482 | 20.55% |
| Native American | 64 | 2.73% |
| Black or African American | 53 | 2.26% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 916 | 2.55 | 72.5 | 27.5 |
| Married | 493 | 2.75 | 97.4 | 2.6 |
| Non Family | 155 | 1.3 | 73.5 | 26.5 |
| Male | 134 | 2.19 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 134 | 3.62 | 52.2 | 47.8 |
2.8
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
72.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 131 | 7.53% |
| Associates Degree | 196 | 11.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 55 | 3.16% |
| Graduate Degree | 39 | 2.24% |
| High School Graduate | 715 | 41.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48 | 2.76% |
| Some College | 555 | 31.91% |
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 | 1,192 | 1,061 | 86 |
| 2+ Races | 416 | 416 | 8 |
| Native American | 64 | 16 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 61 | 61 | 0 |
| Black | 52 | 52 | 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 white people with a rate of 7.21%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $64,156 | $0 | $2,499 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $64,284 | $81,552 | $0 |
| Some College | $76,436 | $0 | $0 |
$64,284
Average Earnings
$81,552
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of South Creek residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,732 | 364 | 21.02% |
| Black | 53 | 1 | 1.89% |
15.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.4%
Male Poverty Rate
12.58%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in South Creek is White, with 21.02% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in South Creek is Black, with 1.89% 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 18.95%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.04%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 31.91% |
| Some College | 14.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.94% |
| High School | 0.7% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 16.28% |
| Male Employed | 0.18% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $105,707 | $123,534 |
| Households | $91,833 | $115,524 |
| Married Families | $118,862 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $76,201 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.1%
Male Marriage Rate
45.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
179
Number of Veterans
179
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 100 |
| Vietnam | 81 |
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 67 |
| 65 to 74 | 58 |
| 35 to 54 | 33 |
| 75+ | 21 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 103 | 7.73% |
| Black | 52 | 98.11% |
| Native American | 16 | 25% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 24.59% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 1.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.38%
Veteran Poverty Rate
49.72%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.8%
Labor Force Participation
50.4%
Employment Rate
6.2%
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
62.57%
Born in South Creek
97.91%
Native Born
2.09%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
2.09%
Naturalized
97.91% of South Creek residents were born in the United States, with 62.57% having been born in Washington. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,319 | -14 | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 2,333 | -13 | -0.55% |
| 2022 | 2,346 | 327 | 16.2% |
| 2021 | 2,019 | 61 | 3.12% |
| 2020 | 1,958 | -678 | -25.72% |
| 2019 | 2,636 | -80 | -2.95% |
| 2018 | 2,716 | 216 | 8.64% |
| 2017 | 2,500 | 368 | 17.26% |
| 2016 | 2,132 | -8 | -0.37% |
| 2015 | 2,140 | 95 | 4.65% |
| 2014 | 2,045 | -196 | -8.75% |
| 2013 | 2,241 | 40 | 1.82% |
| 2012 | 2,201 | -234 | -9.61% |
| 2011 | 2,435 | -72 | -2.87% |
| 2010 | 2,507 | 0 | 0% |