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Tenino, WA
City in Thurston County, Washington.
Population
2,025
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,391
ZIP codes
0
Tenino and its ZIP codes
Tenino at a glance
- Tenino is about 12 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- The median household income is $82,639, 16% below the Washington median of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $369,000 (35% below Washington) and median rent is $1,400 a month.
Local data for Tenino, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Tenino, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$82,639
Poverty rate
11.6%
Median home value
$369,000
Median rent
$1,400/mo
Homeownership
76.0%
Bachelor's or higher
20.9%
Median age
36.9
Average commute
33.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (327), Irish Americans (306), Norwegian Americans (70).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Thurston County. PPP loans are for Tenino.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, -0.5 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
How people get to work
Tenino, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.3%
- Carpooled8.9%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked3.3%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home20.4%
Average one-way commute: 33.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tenino, 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° / 33°F
50.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tenino, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.2%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
9.9%
U.S. 12.1% -2.2 pts
Smoking
12.8%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Crime in Tenino
Tenino Police Department, reported to the FBI for 2020
- Violent crime
- 530
- per 100,000 people · 176% of the WA rate
- Property crime
- 1,166
- per 100,000 people · 42% of the WA rate
Cities near Tenino
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BucodaTown | 3.9 mi | 0.6 |
| Grand MoundCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 4.1 |
| RainierCity | 8.7 mi | 1.7 |
| TumwaterCity | 9.3 mi | 17.7 |
| Fords PrairieCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 3.7 |
| RochesterCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 8.5 |
| CentraliaCity | 10 mi | 7.8 |
| OlympiaCity | 13 mi | 18.2 |
| YelmCity | 13 mi | 5.8 |
| LaceyCity | 14 mi | 18.6 |
| ChehalisCity | 14 mi | 5.8 |
| TanglewildeCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| Nisqually Indian CommunityCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.1 |
| North YelmCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.3 |
| McKennaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| OakvilleCity | 18 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tenino, WA in?
- Tenino is in Thurston County, Washington.
- What is the population of Tenino, WA?
- About 2,025 people live in Tenino, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tenino?
- Nearby places include Bucoda (3.9 mi), Grand Mound (8.4 mi), Rainier (8.7 mi), Tumwater (9.3 mi), Fords Prairie (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023