Demographics and Census

For detailed census and demographic information about Olympia, link to The Profile compiled by Thurston Regional Planning Council.

Census at a Glance

Olympia Population: 

2009 estimate* 45,250
2000 census 42,514
1990 census 33,729

*Estimates are updated and released annually in April by the State of Washington Office of Financial Management.

Number of Households in Olympia:

2000 census 18,670

Median Household Income:

2000 census $40,846
1990 census $35,485

Taxable Retail Sales:

2005 $1,744,047,102
2004 $1,669,401,469

Total Jobs:

2003 51,010