Steilacoom is a town located in Pierce County Washington. Steilacoom has a 2024 population of 6,567. Steilacoom is currently declining at a rate of -0.65% annually and its population has decreased by -2.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,739 in 2020.
The average household income in Steilacoom is $117,040 with a poverty rate of 9.04%. The median age in Steilacoom is 38.4 years: 38.9 years for males, and 38 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Steilacoom was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,767 | 71.36% |
| Two or more races | 892 | 13.35% |
| Asian | 423 | 6.33% |
| Black or African American | 395 | 5.91% |
| Other race | 106 | 1.59% |
| Native American | 77 | 1.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.3% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,778 | 2.4 | 65.2 | 34.8 |
| Married | 1,435 | 2.93 | 77.5 | 22.5 |
| Non Family | 856 | 1.25 | 63.3 | 36.7 |
| Female | 279 | 2.82 | 18.3 | 81.7 |
| Male | 208 | 2.93 | 51.4 | 48.6 |
2.78
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
65.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 147 | 3.11% |
| Associates Degree | 652 | 13.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,204 | 25.51% |
| Graduate Degree | 957 | 20.28% |
| High School Graduate | 709 | 15.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 56 | 1.19% |
| Some College | 995 | 21.08% |
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 | 3,262 | 3,147 | 1,681 |
| 2+ Races | 444 | 427 | 134 |
| Hispanic | 416 | 416 | 176 |
| Black | 329 | 303 | 52 |
| Asian | 316 | 276 | 91 |
| Native American | 58 | 58 | 39 |
| Other Race | 56 | 56 | 0 |
| Islander | 20 | 15 | 7 |
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 native american people with a rate of 67.24%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $75,853 | $83,452 | $58,480 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,714 | $93,889 | $73,438 |
| High School Graduate | $38,830 | $38,453 | $47,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $61,406 | $0 |
| Overall | $59,230 | $64,286 | $49,792 |
| Some College | $48,585 | $52,930 | $40,458 |
$59,230
Average Earnings
$64,286
Average Male
$49,792
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.5% of Steilacoom residents speak only English, while 11.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 4.83% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,032 | 286 | 27.71% |
| White | 4,156 | 239 | 5.75% |
| Multiple | 892 | 80 | 8.97% |
| Asian | 423 | 43 | 10.17% |
| Black | 395 | 42 | 10.63% |
| Native | 77 | 19 | 24.68% |
| Other | 106 | 1 | 0.94% |
9.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.24%
Male Poverty Rate
11.65%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Steilacoom is Hispanic, with 27.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Steilacoom is Other, with 0.94% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.4%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.47%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.59%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 14.25% |
| Some College | 5.59% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 26.67% |
| Female Employed | 6.54% |
| Male Employed | 4.39% |
| Female Unemployed | 3.45% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $119,514 | $124,199 |
| Households | $94,708 | $117,040 |
| Married Families | $124,207 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $61,667 | $85,013 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.4%
Male Marriage Rate
56.2%
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 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,027
Number of Veterans
883
Male Veterans
144
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 537 |
| Second Gulf War | 427 |
| Vietnam | 272 |
| Korea | 56 |
| World War II | 13 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 308 |
| 65 to 74 | 246 |
| 55 to 64 | 219 |
| 75+ | 156 |
| 18 to 34 | 98 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 713 | 19.24% |
| 2+ Races | 124 | 20.67% |
| Black | 115 | 34.74% |
| Hispanic | 91 | 15.22% |
| Asian | 43 | 12.57% |
| Native American | 15 | 19.48% |
| Other Race | 10 | 13.51% |
| Islander | 7 | 35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.99%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.5%
Labor Force Participation
55.4%
Employment Rate
3.3%
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
38.79%
Born in Steilacoom
90.09%
Native Born
9.91%
Foreign Born
3.83%
Non Citizen
6.08%
Naturalized
90.09% of Steilacoom residents were born in the United States, with 38.79% having been born in Washington. 3.83% 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 | 6,352 | -43 | -0.67% |
| 2028 | 6,395 | -43 | -0.67% |
| 2027 | 6,438 | -43 | -0.66% |
| 2026 | 6,481 | -43 | -0.66% |
| 2025 | 6,524 | -43 | -0.65% |
| 2024 | 6,567 | -43 | -0.65% |
| 2023 | 6,610 | -47 | -0.71% |
| 2022 | 6,657 | -70 | -1.04% |
| 2021 | 6,727 | -12 | -0.18% |
| 2020 | 6,739 | 344 | 5.38% |
| 2019 | 6,395 | 18 | 0.28% |
| 2018 | 6,377 | 32 | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 6,345 | 76 | 1.21% |
| 2016 | 6,269 | 103 | 1.67% |
| 2015 | 6,166 | 37 | 0.6% |
| 2014 | 6,129 | 54 | 0.89% |
| 2013 | 6,075 | 17 | 0.28% |
| 2012 | 6,058 | 26 | 0.43% |
| 2011 | 6,032 | 43 | 0.72% |
| 2010 | 5,989 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,049 | 321 | 5.6% |
| 1990 | 5,728 | 842 | 17.23% |
| 1980 | 4,886 | 2,036 | 71.44% |
| 1970 | 2,850 | -3,502 | -55.13% |