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Tanglewilde, WA

Census-designated place in Thurston County, Washington.

Population

6,314

Land area

1.3sq mi

People per sq mi

4,860

ZIP codes

0

Tanglewilde and its ZIP codes

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Tanglewilde at a glance

  • Tanglewilde is about 41 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
  • The median household income is $100,714, close to the Washington median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $444,900 (21% below Washington) and median rent is $1,852 a month.

Local data for Tanglewilde, WA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Tanglewilde, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$100,714

Poverty rate

7.0%

Median home value

$444,900

Median rent

$1,852/mo

Homeownership

67.3%

Bachelor's or higher

25.6%

Median age

38.9

Average commute

28.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,283), Mexican Americans (852), Irish Americans (575).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Thurston County. PPP loans are for Tanglewilde.

Details

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

$3.4B

FY 2026, $11,389 per person

Thurston County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Tanglewilde, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone77.4%
  • Carpooled4.8%
  • Public transit0.4%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.3%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.6%
  • Worked from home14.5%

Average one-way commute: 28.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Tanglewilde, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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° / 33°F

50.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Tanglewilde, WA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

31.0%

U.S. 33.3% -2.3 pts

Diabetes

9.9%

U.S. 12.1% -2.2 pts

Smoking

10.9%

U.S. 12.8% -1.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.0%

U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts

Cities near Tanglewilde

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
LaceyCity1.3 mi18.6
Nisqually Indian CommunityCensus-designated place5.3 mi3.1
OlympiaCity5.5 mi18.2
DuPontCity7.6 mi5.8
TumwaterCity7.7 mi17.7
Anderson IslandCensus-designated place8.1 mi8
Fort LewisCensus-designated place9.8 mi10.3
North Fort LewisCensus-designated place9.9 mi5.9
Ketron IslandCensus-designated place10 mi0.3
North YelmCensus-designated place11 mi3.3
YelmCity11 mi5.8
LongbranchCensus-designated place12 mi20
RoyCity12 mi0.5
RainierCity12 mi1.7
SteilacoomTown12 mi2
McKennaCensus-designated place13 mi1.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Tanglewilde, WA in?
Tanglewilde is in Thurston County, Washington.
What is the population of Tanglewilde, WA?
About 6,314 people live in Tanglewilde, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Tanglewilde?
Nearby places include Lacey (1.3 mi), Nisqually Indian Community (5.3 mi), Olympia (5.5 mi), DuPont (7.6 mi), Tumwater (7.7 mi).

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