Tumwater, Washington

Tumwater is a city in Thurston County, Washington, United States. The population was 17,371 at the 2010 census. It is situated near where the Deschutes River enters Budd Inlet, the southernmost point of Puget Sound; it also borders the state capital of Olympia to the north. Tumwater is the oldest permanent American settlement on Puget Sound.[6]

Tumwater, Washington
City
Panoramic view of the upper falls and the former Olympia Brewery, 2011
Location of Tumwater, Washington
Coordinates: 47°0′28″N 122°54′40″W
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountyThurston
IncorporatedNovember 25, 1869[1]
Government
 • TypeMayor–council
 • MayorPeter N. Kmet
Area
 • Total17.76 sq mi (46.00 km2)
 • Land17.50 sq mi (45.32 km2)
 • Water0.26 sq mi (0.67 km2)
Elevation
174 ft (53 m)
Population
 • Total17,371
 • Estimate 
(2019)[4]
24,024
 • Density1,372.80/sq mi (530.04/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP codes
98501, 98511, 98512
Area code360
FIPS code53-72905
GNIS feature ID1512742[5]
Websiteci.tumwater.wa.us
Tumwater Falls of the Deschutes River

History

The site of Tumwater and Tumwater Falls has been home to Southern Lushootseed-speaking peoples known as the Steh-Chass / Stehchass or Statca'sabsh (a subtribe of the Sahewamish (Sahe'wabsh), an subgroup of the Nisqually people; who became part of the post-treaty Squaxin Island Tribe) for thousands of years. "Steh-Chass" is the Lushootseed name for Budd Inlet, Deschutes River and the Tumwater Falls area, and for an important village of the Statca'sabsh.

Tumwater was originally called "New Market" by American settlers, and under the latter name was platted in 1845.[7] The present name is derived from Chinook Jargon and means "waterfall".[7] A post office called Tumwater was established in 1863.[8] The city incorporated in 1875.[9]

Geography

Tumwater is located at 47°0′28″N 122°54′40″W (47.007768, -122.911074).[10] Its northern neighbor is the state capital of Olympia.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 14.49 square miles (37.53 km2), of which, 14.32 square miles (37.09 km2) is land and 0.17 square miles (0.44 km2) is water.[11]

Climate

This region experiences warm and dry summers, with average monthly temperatures between 71.6 °F (22 °C) and 98.1 °F (36.7 °C). According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Tumwater has a Very warm-summer Mediterranean climate, abbreviated "Csb" on climate maps.[12]

Demographics

Based on per capita income, one of the more reliable measures of affluence, Tumwater ranks 89th of 522 areas in the state of Washington to be ranked. It is also the highest rank in Thurston County.

Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1870354—
1880171−51.7%
1890410139.8%
1900270−34.1%
191049081.5%
1920472−3.7%
193079368.0%
194095520.4%
19502,725185.3%
19603,88542.6%
19705,37338.3%
19806,70524.8%
19909,97648.8%
200012,69827.3%
201017,37136.8%
2019 (est.)24,024[4]38.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[13]
2018 Estimate[14]

2010 census

As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 17,371 people, 7,566 households, and 4,460 families living in the city. The population density was 1,213.1 inhabitants per square mile (468.4/km2). There were 8,064 housing units at an average density of 563.1 per square mile (217.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 85.0% White, 1.7% African American, 1.2% Native American, 4.8% Asian, 0.5% Pacific Islander, 1.6% from other races, and 5.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.2% of the population.

There were 7,566 households, of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.9% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.1% were non-families. 31.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.83.

The median age in the city was 35 years. 27% of residents were under the age of 18, 10% from 18 to 24; 31.7% were between the ages of 25 and 44; 26.8% from 45 to 64; and 13% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.7% male and 52.3% female.

2000 census

The Washington State Office of Financial Management indicates the 2019 population of the City of Tumwater was 24,040. As of the 2000 census, there were 12,698 people, 5,659 households, and 3,253 families living in the city. The population density was 1,276.1 people per square mile (492.7/km2). There were 5,953 housing units at an average density of 598.2 per square mile (231.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 88.41% White, 1.39% African American, 1.24% Native American, 3.90% Asian, 0.36% Pacific Islander, 1.50% from other races, and 3.21% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.08% of the population.

There were 5,659 households, out of which 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.5% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.5% were non-families. 33.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.82.

In the city, the age distribution of the population shows 23.2% under the age of 18, 10.9% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $43,329, and the median income for a family was $54,156. Males had a median income of $41,778 versus $32,044 for females. The per capita income for the city was $25,080. About 4.3% of families and 8.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.5% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.

Government

The Washington State Department of Corrections has its headquarters in Tumwater.[15]

Education

The Tumwater School District is home to numerous schools including Tumwater High School and Black Hills High School.[16]

The original brewery that produced Olympia Beer, pictured in 2012

References
  1. "Tumwater History". Archived from the original on July 30, 2009. Retrieved May 26, 2009.
  2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 19, 2012.
  4. "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places in Washington: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2019". United States Census Bureau. May 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  5. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  6. "History," City of official website. Retrieved January 28, 2020.
  7. "A brief history". City of Tumwater. Retrieved 31 March 2018.
  8. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 31 March 2018.
  9. "Thurston County Place Names: A Heritage Guide" (PDF). Thurston County Historical Commission. 1992. p. 90. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  10. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  11. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-12-19.
  12. "Tumwater, Washington Köppen Climate Classification (Weatherbase)".
  13. United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved October 11, 2013.
  14. "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 15, 2019.
  15. "Contact Us Archived 2012-12-01 at the Wayback Machine." Washington State Department of Corrections. Retrieved on December 7, 2009.
  16. "Tumwater School District". Archived from the original on 2009-05-25. Retrieved 2009-05-23.
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