Puyallup, Washington
Puyallup: The second-largest city in Pierce County, Washington.
About
Puyallup is a city located in the county of Pierce in the U.S. state of Washington. Its population at the 2010 census was 37,022. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 42,569 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Puyallup
| Population | 42,569 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Washington (United States) |
| County | Pierce County |
| Postal code | 98371–98375 |
| Phone Area Codes | 253 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 47.1854,-122.2929 |
| Altitude | 151 feet / 46, 14 meters |
| Time Zone | UTC−08:00, Pacific Time Zone |
| Local time | 17:43:35 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | 13.03% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 47℉ Light Rain Likely 7-days weather |
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Geography
Puyallup is located at 47°11'7"N 122°17'34"W (47.1853800, -122.2929000).
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Weather
47°F
Light Rain Likely
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Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Puyallup increased by 13.03% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 37,022 | - | census |
| 2011 | 37,661 | 1.7% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 38,238 | 1.51% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 38,502 | 0.69% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 38,975 | 1.21% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 39,367 | 1% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 40,340 | 2.41% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 41,000 | 1.61% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 41,852 | 2.04% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 42,361 | 1.2% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 42,569 | 0.49% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 11,756 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 10,465 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 12.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 12,193 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 10,494 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.1% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 17.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 20.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 53.4% |
| White only, percent : | 93.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 2.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.5% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 91.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 879 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.4% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 52.8% |
Puyallup zip code is 98371.
County name: Pierce, County
fips: 53053
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 52.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $212,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,527 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $565 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $763 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 5,011 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.12 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 74.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 86.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 95.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 41.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 41,134 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 108,373 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 72,039 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 367,897 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $34,325 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $46,193 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $32,936 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,666 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 784 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 578 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 31 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,580 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 214 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,289 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 642.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 16.34 |
Where to Stay in Puyallup
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Services and Civic Places in Puyallup
1City of Puyallup
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333 S Meridian, Puyallup, WA 98371 View details
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3Puyallup City Clerk
333 S Meridian, Puyallup, WA 98371 View details
Phone: +12538415480 | Website available
4Farm Service Agency
1011 E Main Ave Suite 306, Puyallup, WA 98372, United States View details
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People born in Puyallup (40)
People born in Puyallup, including boxer Davey Armstrong, actress Sarah Butler, politician Randy Tate, .
More notable people
- Bill Ransom (American writer) he was born in 01/01/1945
- George Hunt (American rower) he was born in 01/08/1916
- Michael Palm (Swedish basketball player) he was born in 05/09/1979
- Amber Cope (American stock car racing driver) she was born in 18/08/1983
- Angela Cope (American stock car racing driver) she was born in 18/08/1983
- Billy Joe Hobert (American football quarterback) he was born in 08/01/1971
- Dane Looker (American football player) he was born in 05/04/1976
- Dustin-Leigh Konzelman (American model) she was born in 06/02/1982
- Jim Mosolf (Major League Baseball outfielder) he was born in 21/08/1905
- Kathleen Webb (American comic creator) she was born in 06/10/1956
- Lila McCann (American musician) she was born in 04/12/1981
- Lyndsey Patterson (American soccer player) she was born in 07/12/1982
- Mathias Anderle (singer-songwriter) he was born in 03/07/1993
- Natasha Curry (journalist) she was born in 01/01/1976
- Tom Collier (American musician) he was born in 30/06/1948
- Zach Banner (American football player) he was born in 25/12/1993
- Courtney Wetzel (National Women's Soccer League midfielder and former US national team member) she was born in 25/02/1989
- Michelle Harrison (American actress) she was born in 24/03/1975
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Puyallup, WA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 439145 | Pierce College-Puyallup | Lakewood (WA) | 98498-1999 |
Nearby Transit Stations (14)
Rail and bus stations connected to Puyallup, WA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAC | Tacoma Dome Station | 1001 Puyallup Avenue | RAIL |
| TUK | Tukwila station | 7301 South 158th St. | RAIL |
| OLW | Centennial Station | 6600 Yelm Highway S.E. | RAIL |
| SEA | King Street Station | 303 South Jackson Street | RAIL |
| SVF | Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington | 2701 Alaskan Way | OTHER |
Closest post offices linked to Puyallup.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Puyallu Post Office | Puyallup (WA) | 98371 |
Other cities in Pierce County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pierce County , WA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Tacoma | 219,945 | The third most populous city in Washington. |
| Lakewood | 59,829 | The most populous city in Pierce County, Washington. |
| South Hill | 52,431 | Town in Virginia |
| Parkland | 35,803 | City in Broward County, Florida, United States |
| University Place | 34,090 | City in Pierce County, Washington, United States |
| Spanaway | 27,227 | Census designated place |
| Bonney Lake | 22,572 | City in Pierce County, Washington, United States |
| Frederickson | 18,719 | Census designated place |
| Elk Plain | 14,205 | Census designated place |
| Edgewood | 13,410 | City in Pierce County, Washington, United States |
| Artondale | 12,653 | Census designated place |
| Prairie Ridge | 11,464 | Census designated place |
| Gig Harbor | 10,873 | City in Pierce County, Washington, United States |
| Sumner | 10,551 | City in Pierce County, Washington, United States of America |
| Fife | 10,458 | City in Pierce County, Washington, United States |
| DuPont | 9,594 | City in the state of Washington |
Distance to Other Cities
Puyallup distances to largest Washington cities