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Puyallup, Washington
Puyallup, city, in Pierce County, Washington. Puyallup had 42,682 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 42,973 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 42,746 (±58). GEOID 5356695.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
42,682
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 42,973 · ACS 2020-2024: 42,746 ±58
Median household income
$97,826
±$5,806 (90% margin)
Washington: $98,141
Median home value
$551,800
±$19,004 (90% margin)
Washington: $564,600
Median gross rent
$1,812
±$43 (90% margin)
Washington: $1,760
Where is Puyallup and what county is it in?
Puyallup is a city in Pierce County, Washington. It covers 14.4 square miles of land, 2,992 residents per square mile in 2020.
Puyallup 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 Puyallup, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 42,682 people lived in Puyallup on July 1, 2025, down 0.7% since 2020, while Washington grew 3.8%. The 2020 Census counted 42,973 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 42,746 (±58).
| Measure | Puyallup | Pierce County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 42,746 ±58 | 930,319 | +1,755 |
| Households | 16,570 ±569 | 351,330 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.53 ±0.09 | 2.59 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 17,460 ±587 | 369,709 | no clear change |
Puyallup's population since 2000
From 33,011 in 2000 to 42,682 in 2025: up 29.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Puyallup as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
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 Puyallup?
The median resident of Puyallup is 36.5 years old; 22.2% are under 18 and 16.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 69.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 11.2%. 9.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Puyallup | Pierce County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.5 ±2.0 | 37.0 | −3.4 |
| Under 18 years | 22.2% ±1.8 pts | 23.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.2% ±1.3 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Male | 48.6% ±1.5 pts | 50.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.2% ±1.5 pts | 12.8% | +3.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 69.0% ±3.0 pts | 61.4% | −8.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.7% ±1.3 pts | 7.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 5.6% ±1.4 pts | 6.8% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.5 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 8.8% ±1.9 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 9.2% ±1.7 pts | 10.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 13.6% ±3.0 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.7% ±1.3 pts | 10.9% | – |
| With a disability | 14.1% ±1.7 pts | 14.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.2% ±1.2 pts | 5.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.6% ±1.3 pts | 92.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 29.4% ±2.3 pts | 30.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.9% ±1.5 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 82.7% ±3.0 pts | 84.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7% ±0.6 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 Puyallup earn?
Half of Puyallup's 16,570 households earn less than $97,826 a year (±$5,806), against $99,564 in Pierce County and $98,141 in Washington. In 2015-2019 the median was $90,146 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $7,680 after inflation. 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Puyallup | Pierce County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $97,826 ±$5,806 | $99,564 | +$7,680 |
| Mean household income | $117,892 ±$4,705 | $124,488 | – |
| Per capita income | $46,096 ±$2,126 | $47,648 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 7.0% ±1.3 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.1% ±2.6 pts | 10.2% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.5% ±2.2 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.9% ±0.9 pts | 97.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.2% ±1.3 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 Puyallup?
Owners occupy 52.1% of Puyallup's occupied homes and renters 47.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $551,800 by its owner (±$19,004). The median renter pays $1,812 a month including utilities, and 38.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Puyallup | Pierce County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $551,800 ±$19,004 | $526,600 | +$146,902 |
| Median gross rent | $1,812 ±$43 | $1,806 | +$227 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.2% ±4.6 pts | 42.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,509 ±$93 | $2,423 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 52.1% ±3.2 pts | 64.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 47.9% ±3.2 pts | 35.3% | – |
| Housing units | 17,460 ±587 | 369,709 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.9% ±1.3 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 56.3% ±2.9 pts | 65.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.7% ±0.7 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 11.4% ±1.8 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.1% ±1.5 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.1% ±1.4 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 many new homes is Puyallup building?
Builders took permits for 333 new housing units in Puyallup in 2025 (25 in single-family houses), 7.8 per 1,000 residents against 4.4 across Washington.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Puyallup work and get to work?
74.7% of Puyallup's workers drive alone and 12.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 31.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.0%.
| Measure | Puyallup | Pierce County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.1% ±1.8 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.0% ±1.6 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 74.7% ±2.9 pts | 70.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.5% ±2.0 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.8% ±0.6 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.7% ±0.7 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.5% ±1.7 pts | 13.9% | +9.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 31.4 min ±1.9 | 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 Puyallup?
7 census tracts lie mostly in Puyallup, and 6 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $73,700 (Tract 734.05) to $154,857 (Tract 712.09).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 734.06Pierce County | 6,857 | $97,193 |
| Tract 734.04Pierce County | 5,518 | $94,881 |
| Tract 712.07Pierce County | 6,770 | $81,957 |
| Tract 734.08Pierce County | 4,714 | $105,909 |
| Tract 712.09Pierce County | 3,981 | $154,857 |
| Tract 734.05Pierce County | 3,784 | $73,700 |
| Tract 734.07Pierce County | 3,590 | $89,337 |
| Tract 712.10Pierce County | 5,674 | $155,833 |
| Tract 712.06Pierce County | 7,140 | $108,736 |
| Tract 9400.10Pierce County | 4,824 | $86,005 |
| Tract 712.05Pierce County | 4,737 | $105,714 |
| Tract 713.04Pierce County | 7,213 | $99,775 |
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 Puyallup) · Census block assignment files
How does Puyallup compare with other places in Washington?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Puyallup is the 972nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 29th-most populous of 281 in Washington.
Puyallup ranks 179th of 387 places in Washington with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 29th | 281 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 173rd | 203 |
| Residents per square mile | 88th | 394 |
| Median household income | 179th | 387 |
| Per capita income | 181st | 393 |
| Median home value | 163rd | 384 |
| Median gross rent | 134th | 351 |
| Poverty rate | 196th | 281 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 189th | 382 |
| Median age | 275th | 394 |
| Owner-occupied share | 359th | 388 |
| Work from home | 211th | 307 |
| Travel time to work | 102nd | 394 |
Puyallup's figures with every place in Washington (CSV)
Every place in Washington, sortable · Compare Puyallup 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 Puyallup?
6 of the 57 figures for Puyallup 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 Puyallup 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' public schools in Puyallup.