Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Orting, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,978

Median Agei

34.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

77.5%6,957

Hispanic/Latino

9.6%860

Two or More

7%630

Asian

3.2%288

Black

1.5%131

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.7%65

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.5%47

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.5%313

High School Diploma

24.2%1,386

Some College (<1 yr)

11.4%653

Some College (1+ yr)

17.6%1,004

Associate's Degree

9.7%557

Bachelor's Degree

14.3%818

Master's Degree

8.6%489

Professional Degree

0.2%14

Doctorate

0.9%49

HS or Higher

92.4%

BA or Higher

24%

Graduate+

9.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$493,100

Median Renti

$2,284

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

83.5%2,438

Renter-Occupied

16.5%482

Total Units

3,111

Homeownership

83.5%

Vacancy Rate

6.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.1%3

$50K–$100K

1.8%43

$100K–$150K

2%49

$150K–$200K

0.3%8

$200K–$300K

3%73

$300K–$500K

45.2%1,103

$500K–$1M

47.3%1,153

$1M+

0.2%6

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

297

Year Built

2020 or later

0.8%26

2010–2019

25.7%799

2000–2009

32.7%1,016

1990–1999

19.2%597

1980–1989

1.7%52

1970–1979

3%94

1960–1969

2.1%66

1950–1959

1.1%35

1940–1949

1.5%48

1939 or earlier

12.2%378

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

57.5%1,679

Electricity

39%1,139

Wood

1.8%54

Bottled/LP Gas

1.6%48

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$132,877

Mean Household Incomei

$140,528

Per Capita Incomei

$46,536

Poverty Ratei

2.3%

Unemploymenti

2.7%

Labor Forcei

4,971

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.6%47

$10K–$15K

1.2%34

$15K–$20K

1.8%54

$20K–$25K

0.9%27

$25K–$30K

0.3%9

$30K–$35K

0.7%21

$40K–$45K

2.3%67

$45K–$50K

0.3%9

$50K–$60K

2.7%79

$60K–$75K

8.2%240

$75K–$100K

12.8%375

$100K–$125K

13.5%394

$125K–$150K

17.5%511

$150K–$200K

16.1%470

$200K+

20%583

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2873.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Korea

China

Philippines

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,428

Avg. Commutei

39.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,805

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

786(12% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.8%Insured

2.2%Uninsured