Census-designated place · Washington
Parkland, Washington
Parkland, census-designated place, in Pierce County, Washington. Parkland had 38,742 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±2,152). GEOID 5353335.
Residents, 2020-2024
38,742
±2,152 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 38,623
Median household income
$72,239
±$5,893 (90% margin)
Washington: $98,141
Median home value
$423,000
±$10,954 (90% margin)
Washington: $564,600
Median gross rent
$1,663
±$38 (90% margin)
Washington: $1,760
Where is Parkland and what county is it in?
Parkland is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Pierce County, Washington. It covers 8.6 square miles of land, 4,469 residents per square mile in 2020.
Parkland is in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Parkland, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Parkland's population at 38,742 (±2,152). The 2020 Census counted 38,623 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Parkland is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Parkland | Pierce County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 38,742 ±2,152 | 930,319 | no clear change |
| Households | 14,189 ±685 | 351,330 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.66 ±0.10 | 2.59 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 15,159 ±694 | 369,709 | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Parkland?
The median resident of Parkland is 34.2 years old; 22.0% are under 18 and 14.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 47.0%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 14.3%. 13.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Parkland | Pierce County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.2 ±1.6 | 37.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.0% ±1.9 pts | 23.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.6% ±1.5 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Male | 49.5% ±1.7 pts | 50.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 13.4% ±2.3 pts | 12.8% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 47.0% ±2.4 pts | 61.4% | −4.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 14.3% ±2.6 pts | 7.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 7.8% ±1.8 pts | 6.8% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±1.0 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 4.7% ±1.5 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 11.0% ±2.3 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 13.8% ±1.8 pts | 10.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 22.0% ±2.8 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.0% ±1.4 pts | 10.9% | – |
| With a disability | 17.9% ±1.9 pts | 14.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.5% ±1.5 pts | 5.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.6% ±1.8 pts | 92.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.5% ±2.3 pts | 30.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.3% ±1.3 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 82.5% ±2.8 pts | 84.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.7% ±1.2 pts | 2.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Parkland earn?
Half of Parkland's 14,189 households earn less than $72,239 a year (±$5,893), against $99,564 in Pierce County and $98,141 in Washington. In 2015-2019 it was $68,114 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Parkland | Pierce County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $72,239 ±$5,893 | $99,564 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $91,746 ±$4,968 | $124,488 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,072 ±$1,869 | $47,648 | +$3,692 |
| People below the poverty line | 13.0% ±2.6 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.6% ±6.2 pts | 10.2% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 21.1% ±2.6 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.3% ±1.4 pts | 97.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.0% ±1.9 pts | 94.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Parkland?
Owners occupy 51.8% of Parkland's occupied homes and renters 48.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $423,000 by its owner (±$10,954). The median renter pays $1,663 a month including utilities, and 48.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Parkland | Pierce County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $423,000 ±$10,954 | $526,600 | +$148,063 |
| Median gross rent | $1,663 ±$38 | $1,806 | +$302 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 48.8% ±5.3 pts | 42.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,105 ±$91 | $2,423 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 51.8% ±3.1 pts | 64.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 48.2% ±3.1 pts | 35.3% | – |
| Housing units | 15,159 ±694 | 369,709 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9% ±1.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.7% ±2.4 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 53.8% ±3.2 pts | 65.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.5% ±1.3 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9% ±0.7 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.3% ±1.6 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.3% ±2.0 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.3% ±1.9 pts | 5.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Parkland work and get to work?
76.5% of Parkland's workers drive alone and 7.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.1%.
| Measure | Parkland | Pierce County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.4% ±2.2 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.1% ±1.3 pts | 5.2% | −2.3 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 76.5% ±3.3 pts | 70.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.0% ±2.5 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.2% ±1.2 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Walked | 4.2% ±2.0 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.2% ±1.8 pts | 13.9% | +3.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.5 min ±1.8 | 31.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Parkland?
9 census tracts lie mostly in Parkland, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $48,333 (Tract 717.06) to $100,476 (Tract 715.05).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 715.03Pierce County | 5,891 | $89,405 |
| Tract 715.05Pierce County | 5,770 | $100,476 |
| Tract 715.06Pierce County | 6,285 | $95,781 |
| Tract 715.04Pierce County | 4,605 | $62,593 |
| Tract 716.04Pierce County | 4,958 | $68,828 |
| Tract 717.04Pierce County | 4,804 | $50,212 |
| Tract 717.05Pierce County | 4,789 | $73,917 |
| Tract 717.07Pierce County | 2,377 | $57,533 |
| Tract 717.03Pierce County | 4,000 | $49,758 |
| Tract 717.06Pierce County | 1,607 | $48,333 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Parkland) · Census block assignment files
How does Parkland compare with other places in Washington?
Parkland ranks 300th of 387 places in Washington with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 34th | 393 |
| Residents per square mile | 33rd | 394 |
| Median household income | 300th | 387 |
| Per capita income | 317th | 393 |
| Median home value | 262nd | 384 |
| Median gross rent | 177th | 351 |
| Poverty rate | 93rd | 281 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 327th | 382 |
| Median age | 330th | 394 |
| Owner-occupied share | 361st | 388 |
| Work from home | 286th | 307 |
| Travel time to work | 120th | 394 |
Parkland's figures with every place in Washington (CSV)
Every place in Washington, sortable · Compare Parkland with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Parkland?
3 of the 57 figures for Parkland on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Parkland are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.