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ZIP 97209 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 97209

97209 has a population of 21,727 with a median age of 36.6 yrs (53.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
74.7%+21% vs US avg
x
Black
5.2%-58% vs US avg
x
Asian
8.2%+39% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
8.3%-56% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
3.6%
x
Age Groups
0–17
3.0%-86% vs US avg
x
18–64
81.9%+33% vs US avg
x
65+
15.1%-8% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
4.0%-64% vs US avg
x
High school
9.5%-64% vs US avg
x
Some college
20.1%-30% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
66.3%+97% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
25.8%-46% vs US avg
x
Never married
60.3%+78% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.5%+21% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
1.4%
x
Diversity Index
42/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
17.9%+55% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
34.0%+145% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.1%-14% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.6%-6% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
3.1%-61% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
24.2%+317% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 97209

Poverty Rate
17.9%+55% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.1%-14% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
34.0%+145% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
3.1%-61% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.6%-6% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
4.5%-44% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
12.6%+7% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.3%-97% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
24.2%+317% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population21,727
Median age36.6
Poverty rate17.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White74.7%
Hispanic8.3%
Black5.2%
Asian8.2%
Foreign-born34.0%