Tumwater, Washington
Tumwater: city in Thurston County, Washington, United States
About
Tumwater is a city located in the county of Thurston in the U.S. state of Washington. Its population at the 2010 census was 17,371. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 24,272 inhabitants.
The city was created 157 years ago in 1868.
Quick Facts about Tumwater
| Population | 24,272 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Washington (United States) |
| County | Thurston County |
| Postal code | 98511, 98501, 98512 |
| Phone Area Codes | 360 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 47.0073,-122.9093 |
| Altitude | 571 feet / 174, 53 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1869 (157 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Pacific Time Zone, UTC−07:00, UTC−08:00 |
| Local time | 22:40:05 (12th April 2026) |
| Population growth | 28.43% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 43℉ Chance Light Rain 7-days weather |
Geography
Tumwater is located at 47°0'26"N 122°54'34"W (47.0073200, -122.9093100).
Tumwater map
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Weather
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Tumwater
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Tumwater increased by 28.43% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17,371 | - | census |
| 2011 | 20,557 | 15.5% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 20,921 | 1.74% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 21,260 | 1.59% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 21,563 | 1.41% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 21,889 | 1.49% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 22,387 | 2.22% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 22,963 | 2.51% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 23,665 | 2.97% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 24,024 | 1.49% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 24,272 | 1.02% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Tumwater
1USDA Veterinary Services
1550 Irving St SW, Tumwater, WA 98512, United States View details
Phone: +13607539430 | Website available
2Tumwater City Hall
555 Israel Rd SW, Tumwater, WA 98501 View details
Phone: +13607545855 | Website available
3Mayor's Office
555 Israel Rd SW, Tumwater, WA 98501 View details
Phone: +13607544120
People born in Tumwater (1)
American cinematographer Bert Longenecker was born in Tumwater
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Tumwater, WA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 236656 | South Puget Sound Community College | Olympia (WA) | 98512-6292 |
Nearby Transit Stations (11)
Rail and bus stations connected to Tumwater, WA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OLW | Centennial Station | 6600 Yelm Highway S.E. | RAIL |
| CTL | Centralia station | 210 Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| TAC | Tacoma Dome Station | 1001 Puyallup Avenue | RAIL |
| TUK | Tukwila station | 7301 South 158th St. | RAIL |
| SEA | King Street Station | 303 South Jackson Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Tumwater.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Tumwater Post Office | Tumwater (WA) | 98501 |
Other cities in Thurston County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Thurston County , WA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lacey | 54,178 | The most populous city in Thurston County, Washington. |
| Olympia | 53,620 | The capital of Washington state. |
| Yelm | 9,591 | City in Thurston County, Washington, United States |
| Grand Mound | 2,981 | City in Thurston County, Washington, United States |
| North Yelm | 2,906 | Census designated place |
| Rainier | 2,350 | City in Thurston County, Washington, United States |
| Tenino | 1,867 | City in Thurston County, Washington, United States |
| Bucoda | 591 | Town of the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Tumwater distances to largest Washington cities