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Grand Mound, WA
Census-designated place in Thurston County, Washington.
Population
3,287
Land area
4.1sq mi
People per sq mi
792
ZIP codes
0
Grand Mound and its ZIP codes
Grand Mound at a glance
- Grand Mound is about 6.7 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- The median household income is $72,426, 26% below the Washington median of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $411,400 (27% below Washington) and median rent is $1,426 a month.
Local data for Grand Mound, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Grand Mound, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,426
Poverty rate
7.3%
Median home value
$411,400
Median rent
$1,426/mo
Homeownership
73.6%
Bachelor's or higher
21.6%
Median age
35.1
Average commute
27.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (882), German Americans (340), Irish Americans (254).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Thurston County. PPP loans are for Grand Mound.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$76,235
129,835 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,277
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.36B
FY 2026, $11,389 per person
How people get to work
Grand Mound, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.3%
- Carpooled7.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home9.6%
Average one-way commute: 27.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Grand Mound, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
25
Countywide, mostly heavy rain
Flood insurance policies
703
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / 34°F
41.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Grand Mound, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.9%
U.S. 33.3% +1.6 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.3%
U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts
Cities near Grand Mound
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Fords PrairieCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 3.7 |
| RochesterCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 8.5 |
| CentraliaCity | 5.4 mi | 7.8 |
| BucodaTown | 6.9 mi | 0.6 |
| TeninoCity | 8.4 mi | 1.5 |
| ChehalisCity | 9.1 mi | 5.8 |
| OakvilleCity | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| TumwaterCity | 14 mi | 17.7 |
| NapavineCity | 15 mi | 2.9 |
| PorterCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 8.9 |
| RainierCity | 17 mi | 1.7 |
| OlympiaCity | 18 mi | 18.2 |
| MaloneCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 9 |
| Pe EllTown | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| LaceyCity | 20 mi | 18.6 |
| OnalaskaCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Grand Mound, WA in?
- Grand Mound is in Thurston County, Washington.
- What is the population of Grand Mound, WA?
- About 3,287 people live in Grand Mound, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Grand Mound?
- Nearby places include Fords Prairie (3 mi), Rochester (3 mi), Centralia (5.4 mi), Bucoda (6.9 mi), Tenino (8.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023