Parkland, WA

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2023 Population

39,174

0.569% 1-year decline

US Senator

Patty Murray

Democratic Party

US Senator

Maria Cantwell

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

33.8

2.11% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

12.4%

7.28% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$71,829

8.57% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$382,700

12.2% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

18,649

0.766% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Parkland, WA had a population of 39.2k people with a median age of 33.8 and a median household income of $71,829. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Parkland, WA declined from 39,398 to 39,174, a −0.569% decrease and its median household income grew from $66,162 to $71,829, a 8.57% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Parkland, WA are White (Non-Hispanic) (47.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (12.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (11.4%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (8.32%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (4.4%).

None of the households in Parkland, WA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

93.4% of the residents in Parkland, WA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Parkland, WA are Pacific Lutheran University (783 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Parkland, WA was $382,700, and the homeownership rate was 53.5%.

Most people in Parkland, WA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Parkland, WA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Parkland, WA is home to a population of 39.2k people, from which 93.4% are citizens. As of 2023, 14.3% of Parkland, WA residents were born outside of the country (5.61k people).

In 2023, there were 3.75 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (18.8k people) in Parkland, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.01k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.45k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

93.4%

2023 Citizenship

92.7%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 93.4% of Parkland, WA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Parkland, WA was 92.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Parkland, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Parkland, WA

White (Non-Hispanic)
18.8k ± 1.24k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
5.01k ± 981
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.45k ± 935

13.5%

Hispanic Population

5.28k people

13.5% of the people in Parkland, WA are hispanic (5.28k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Parkland, WA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Washington.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
244,390 ± 11,943 people
India
101,527 ± 7,771 people
China
86,360 ± 7,174 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Washington was Mexico, the natal country of 244,390 Washington residents, followed by India with 101,527 and China with 86,360.

Foreign-Born Population

14.3%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

5.61k people

14.9%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

5.87k people

As of 2023, 14.3% of Parkland, WA residents (5.61k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Parkland, WA was 14.9%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Parkland, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,094 ± 270
Gulf War (2001-)
930 ± 240
Gulf War (1990s)
742 ± 205

Parkland, WA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.18 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Parkland, WA employs 18.6k people. The largest industries in Parkland, WA are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,521 people), Retail Trade (2,714 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (1,760 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($79,375), Finance & Insurance ($60,000), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,375).

Males in Washington have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $73,054. The income inequality in Washington (measured using the Gini index) is 0.47, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

18.6k

2023 Value

± 1,239

−0.766%

1 Year decline

± 9.52%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Parkland, WA declined at a rate of −0.766%, from 18.8k employees to 18.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Parkland, WA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,085 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,751 people), and Healthcare Support Occupations (1,416 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Parkland, WA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Washington (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

18.6k

2023 Value

± 1,239

−0.766%

1 Year decline

± 9.52%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Parkland, WA declined at a rate of −0.766%, from 18.8k employees to 18.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Parkland, WA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,521 people), Retail Trade (2,714 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (1,760 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Parkland, WA, though some of these residents may live in Parkland, WA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,084

Median earning men ± $5,260

$40,354

Median earning women ± $2,755

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($77,448), Information ($60,338), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($55,807).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Construction ($93,300), Public Administration ($82,102), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,365).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

3.62%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 3.58M people employed in Washington. This represents a 3.62% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.3%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Washington.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Kamala Harris with 57.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.4%).

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing the state of Washington. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Parkland, WA. Showing the available data for Washington.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (57.2%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (39%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.4%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Kamala Harris with 57.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.4%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Washington for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Washington

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Patty Murray

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 1993

Maria Cantwell

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing Washington.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Washington over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Washington

Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Washington have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Parkland, WA awarded 783 degrees. The student population of Parkland, WA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 942 male students and 1,691 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Parkland, WA are White (457 and 59.5%), followed by Asian (90 and 11.7%), Hispanic or Latino (83 and 10.8%), and Two or More Races (73 and 9.51%).

The largest universities in Parkland, WA by number of degrees awarded are Pacific Lutheran University (783 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Parkland, WA are General Business Administration & Management (105 and 13.4%), Registered Nursing (98 and 12.5%), and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (47 and 6%).

The median tuition cost in Parkland, WA for private four year colleges is $49,472.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Parkland, WA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 88.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 2,633 (35.8% men and 64.2% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 2,633 students enrolled in Parkland, WA, 35.8% men and 64.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,351 records, of which 63.3% were women and 36.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Kinesiology & Exercise Science
47 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
98 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
80 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Parkland, WA was Kinesiology & Exercise Science with 47 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Parkland, WA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Pacific Lutheran University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

783 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Pacific Lutheran University with 783 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 267 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Parkland, WA, which is 0.517 times less than the 516 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 457 degrees mean that there were 5.08 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 90 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($49,472) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($784) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($942) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.975% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.954% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.41M), Some college (1.4M), and Bachelors Degree (1.33M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Parkland, WA was $382,700 in 2023, which is 1.26 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $341,100 to $382,700, a 12.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Parkland, WA is 53.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Parkland, WA have an average commute time of 30.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Parkland, WA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Parkland, WA is $71,829. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Parkland, WA was Census Tract 715.05 with a value of $111,361, followed by Census Tract 715.06 and Census Tract 715.03, with respective values of $90,168 and $85,139.

Housing

Property

$382,700

Median Property Value 2023

±$11,134

$7,624

Median Property Taxes

±$688

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Parkland, WA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Parkland, WA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

53.5%

Homeownership

2023

67.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 53.5% of the housing units in Parkland, WA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 53.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Parkland, WA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 715.05
Census Tract 715.06
Census Tract 715.03

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Parkland, WA was Census Tract 715.05 with a value of $111,361, followed by Census Tract 715.06 and Census Tract 715.03, with respective values of $90,168 and $85,139.

The following map shows all of the places in Parkland, WA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$71,829

Median Household Income

± $6,264

14.3k

Number of Households

± 982

In 2023, the median household income of the 14.3k households in Parkland, WA grew to $71,829 from the previous year's value of $66,162.

The following chart displays the households in Parkland, WA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Parkland, WA is from Washington.

0.47

2022 Wage GINI in Washington

0.468

2021 Wage GINI in Washington

In 2022, the income inequality in Washington was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.285% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Washington was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Washington in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Washington across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (76.2%)
Carpooled (9.51%)
Worked At Home (6.99%)

In 2023, 76.2% of workers in Parkland, WA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.51%) and those who worked at home (6.99%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

30.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Parkland, WA have a longer commute time (30.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 5.3% of the workforce in Parkland, WA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Parkland, WA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Parkland, WA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Parkland, WA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Parkland, WA (4.73k out of 38k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Males < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Parkland, WA is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.4% of the population of Parkland, WA has health coverage, with 40.4% on employee plans, 26% on Medicaid, 7.8% on Medicare, 14.6% on non-group plans, and 4.63% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pierce County, WA see 1354 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.42% increase from the previous year (1335 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1190 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 184 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Pierce County, WA.

1,354 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pierce County, WA

Primary care physicians in Pierce County, WA see an average of 1,354 patients per year. This represents a 1.42% increase from the previous year (1,335 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Pierce County, WA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24% under 18 years, 27.4% between 18 and 34 years, 33.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.62%

Uninsured

40.4%

Employer Coverage

26%

Medicaid

7.8%

Medicare

14.6%

Non-Group

4.63%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Parkland, WA declined by 20.3% from 8.3% to 6.62%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Parkland, WA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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