Elk Plain, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Pierce County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
13,863
Population
1,654/sq mi density
$101,250
Median Income
$41,970 per capita
$440,300
Home Value
$534,493 Zillow
$1,908
Median Rent
24.0% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$101,250 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$440,300 home value, $1,908/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
13,863
Census 2023
Population Density
1,654
per square mile
Land Area
3.7
square miles (9.6 km²)
Median Age
39.3 yrs
1% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 73.1% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 4.2% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 10.7% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 4.7% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 7.3% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
73.1%
Black
4.2%
Hispanic
10.7%
Asian
4.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 89.6% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 10.7% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
89.6%
Spanish
10.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
7.7%
Veterans
16.7%
178% above US avg (6%)
Disability
16.7%
28% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
95.9%
5% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
4.1%
52% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.420
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 13,863 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,654 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 3.7 sq mi |
| Median Age | 39.3 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.8% |
| Female | 51.2% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 73.1% |
| Black or African American | 4.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.7% |
| Asian | 4.7% |
Language
| English Only | 89.6% |
| Spanish | 10.7% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 7.7% |
| Veterans | 16.7% |
| Disability | 16.7% |
| Health Insurance | 95.9% |
| Uninsured | 4.1% |
| Broadband Access | 95.3% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.420 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |