Wauna is a CDP located in Pierce County Washington. Wauna has a 2024 population of 4,773. Wauna is currently growing at a rate of 0.89% annually and its population has increased by 5.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,509 in 2020.
The average household income in Wauna is $117,629 with a poverty rate of 6.43%. The median age in Wauna is 44.4 years: 42.4 years for males, and 49.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wauna was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,277 | 88.53% |
| Two or more races | 295 | 6.11% |
| Other race | 136 | 2.82% |
| Asian | 88 | 1.82% |
| Black or African American | 35 | 0.72% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,892 | 2.55 | 85.1 | 14.9 |
| Married | 1,097 | 2.94 | 87.9 | 12.1 |
| Non Family | 494 | 1.26 | 83.8 | 16.2 |
| Female | 190 | 3.32 | 78.4 | 21.6 |
| Male | 111 | 3.06 | 75.7 | 24.3 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
85.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 223 | 6.26% |
| Associates Degree | 470 | 13.19% |
| Bachelors Degree | 728 | 20.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 371 | 10.41% |
| High School Graduate | 794 | 22.28% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4 | 0.11% |
| Some College | 973 | 27.31% |
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 | 3,203 | 2,985 | 1,033 |
| 2+ Races | 168 | 168 | 28 |
| Hispanic | 136 | 136 | 19 |
| Asian | 80 | 71 | 29 |
| Other Race | 77 | 77 | 9 |
| Black | 35 | 35 | 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 asian people with a rate of 36.25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,917 | $108,311 | $50,156 |
| Graduate Degree | $125,341 | $121,375 | $125,469 |
| High School Graduate | $59,063 | $79,583 | $56,034 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $50,313 | $58,667 | $0 |
| Overall | $63,125 | $82,863 | $51,887 |
| Some College | $54,323 | $83,243 | $35,488 |
$63,125
Average Earnings
$82,863
Average Male
$51,887
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.33% of Wauna residents speak only English, while 4.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.07% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,277 | 280 | 6.55% |
| Asian | 88 | 17 | 19.32% |
| Multiple | 285 | 13 | 4.56% |
6.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.21%
Male Poverty Rate
8.55%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wauna is Asian, with 19.32% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wauna is Multiple, with 4.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.38%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.83% |
| High School | 10.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5.29% |
| Some College | 2.63% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 4.87% |
| Male Employed | 3.92% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $126,139 | $132,362 |
| Households | $108,000 | $117,629 |
| Married Families | $130,353 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,401 | $56,767 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.5%
Male Marriage Rate
55.2%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
458
Number of Veterans
359
Male Veterans
99
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 228 |
| First Gulf War | 149 |
| Vietnam | 91 |
| Korea | 1 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 146 |
| 35 to 54 | 112 |
| 55 to 64 | 104 |
| 75+ | 63 |
| 18 to 34 | 33 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 387 | 11.19% |
| Asian | 35 | 39.77% |
| Black | 26 | 74.29% |
| Other Race | 10 | 12.99% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.95%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.72%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.7%
Labor Force Participation
60.1%
Employment Rate
3.8%
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
51.21%
Born in Wauna
95.61%
Native Born
4.39%
Foreign Born
1.57%
Non Citizen
2.82%
Naturalized
95.61% of Wauna residents were born in the United States, with 51.21% having been born in Washington. 1.57% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,773 | 42 | 0.89% |
| 2023 | 4,731 | 42 | 0.9% |
| 2022 | 4,689 | 183 | 4.06% |
| 2021 | 4,506 | -3 | -0.07% |
| 2020 | 4,509 | 215 | 5.01% |
| 2019 | 4,294 | -29 | -0.67% |
| 2018 | 4,323 | -89 | -2.02% |
| 2017 | 4,412 | -35 | -0.79% |
| 2016 | 4,447 | -4 | -0.09% |
| 2015 | 4,451 | 59 | 1.34% |
| 2014 | 4,392 | 92 | 2.14% |
| 2013 | 4,300 | -21 | -0.49% |
| 2012 | 4,321 | 393 | 10.01% |
| 2011 | 3,928 | -258 | -6.16% |
| 2010 | 4,186 | 0 | 0% |