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Kapowsin, WA

Census-designated place in Pierce County, Washington.

Population

466

Land area

4.1sq mi

People per sq mi

113

ZIP codes

0

Kapowsin and its ZIP codes

Full map

Local data for Kapowsin, WA

Counts from official public data

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pierce County. PPP loans are for Kapowsin.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.1%

Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$73,973

337,071 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$68,414

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$7.2B

FY 2026, $7,831 per person

Pierce County economyFederal spending

Environment and hazard risk

Kapowsin, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: earthquake

Storm events since 1996

31

Countywide, mostly heavy rain

Flood insurance policies

2,101

0.7% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

76° / 33°F

45.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Kapowsin, WA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.5%

U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts

Diabetes

10.8%

U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts

Smoking

12.9%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

6.8%

U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts

Cities near Kapowsin

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Clear LakeCensus-designated place4.7 mi8.5
GrahamCensus-designated place4.8 mi42.7
EatonvilleTown7.6 mi1.8
Elk PlainCensus-designated place7.8 mi8.4
South CreekCensus-designated place8.1 mi7.7
OrtingCity8.5 mi2.7
CrockerCensus-designated place8.7 mi7.1
TehalehCensus-designated place9.9 mi8.7
South HillCensus-designated place10 mi18.6
FredericksonCensus-designated place10 mi11.3
McMillinCensus-designated place11 mi1.7
CarbonadoTown11 mi0.4
La GrandeCensus-designated place11 mi4.3
SpanawayCensus-designated place12 mi8.7
WilkesonTown12 mi0.5
Prairie RidgeCensus-designated place12 mi4.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Kapowsin, WA in?
Kapowsin is in Pierce County, Washington.
What is the population of Kapowsin, WA?
About 466 people live in Kapowsin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Kapowsin?
Nearby places include Clear Lake (4.7 mi), Graham (4.8 mi), Eatonville (7.6 mi), Elk Plain (7.8 mi), South Creek (8.1 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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