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Tumwater, WA

Founded 1869Thurston CountyElev. 53 m
Population
26,519
Median home
$438,000
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
15
Sex offenders
2

Overview

About Tumwater

Tumwater is a city in Washington with about 26,519 residents. Tumwater was founded in 1869 and sits in Thurston County. The median age is 38.1 and the median household income is $93,635. Homes carry a median value of $438,000, and about 61% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (71.2%). Around 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 21 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
26,519
Median age
38.1
Median household income
$93,635
Per-capita income
$48,005
Poverty rate
7.8%
High-school grad or higher
95.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
41.6%
Unemployment
5%
Avg. commute
20.8 min
Work from home
23%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White71.2%
Hispanic or Latino9.1%
Black3.6%
Asian4.2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts48.1%
Sales & office23.7%
Service17.2%
Production, transportation & material moving6.3%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance4.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$438,000
Median gross rent
$1,654/mo
Owner-occupied
61.1%
Median year built
1993
Households
10,863
Avg. household size
2.39

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Tumwater has 15 public schools — 4 elementary, 2 middle, 7 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 4 schools
Reading45%
Math32%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

A G West Black Hills High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Cascadia High SchoolHighGrades 8–12
ESD 113 Consortium Reengagement ProgramHighGrades 11–12
New Market High SchoolHighGrades 10–12
New Market Skills CenterHighGrades 11–12
Thurs Co Juv Det/Tumwater West EHighGrades 6–12
Tumwater High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
George Bush Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Tumwater Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Michael T Simmons ElementaryElementary
Peter G Schmidt ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Tumwater Hill ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. KnightElementary
Tumwater Virtual AcademyOther

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime37% below national
Tumwater243
Washington365
United States386
↓ 20% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime32% above national
Tumwater2,568
Washington2,941
United States1,952
↓ 5% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Tumwater Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Tumwater.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Thurston County
EarthquakeRelatively High
LandslideRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
VolcanoRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Tumwater is in Thurston County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Tumwater was founded in 1869 and sits in Thurston County. Elevation ~53 m.

Map of Tumwater
Tumwater, WA
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Historic places

3 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Tumwater Methodist ChurchUnion Cemetery--Pioneer Calvary CemeteryCapital Boulevard Crossing
Notable people from Tumwater
Cade OttonBert Longenecker
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Nearby cities
Olympia (4 mi)Lacey (7 mi)Lakewood (22 mi)University Place (23 mi)Tacoma (28 mi)Puyallup (32 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Tumwater, WA (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for Tumwater, Washington.

Anthony T Martin, 46
Tumwater · 98512
AKA Anthony Tyronne Martin, Roudel Robinson
William C Jackson, 62
Tumwater
AKA William Jackson, William Charles Jackson

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Tumwater — frequently asked

What is the population of Tumwater, Washington?
Tumwater has a population of about 26,519, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Tumwater?
The median home value in Tumwater is $438,000, and the median gross rent is $1,654/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Tumwater safe? What is the crime rate?
Tumwater Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 243 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Tumwater face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Thurston County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including earthquake, landslide, heat wave.
How many schools are in Tumwater?
Tumwater has 15 public schools (4 elementary, 2 middle, 7 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Tumwater?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Tumwater. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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