Greenwater, Washington Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Greenwater, Washington had a total population of 59, the 615th largest community in Washington. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- 100.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Washington.
Greenwater Quick Facts
How Greenwater Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 138 | 59 | -57.2% |
How Greenwater Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 56 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Greenwater Rankings in Washington
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Other Cities in Pierce County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tacoma | 222,758 | $85,884 | 12.4% | $479,600 |
| South Hill | 68,025 | $113,130 | 7.2% | $543,600 |
| Lakewood | 62,937 | $74,720 | 13.2% | $461,200 |
| Puyallup | 42,746 | $97,826 | 7.0% | $551,800 |
| Parkland | 38,742 | $72,239 | 13.0% | $423,000 |
| Graham | 35,079 | $116,862 | 5.9% | $516,700 |
| University Place | 34,911 | $99,031 | 8.2% | $624,800 |
| Spanaway | 34,019 | $98,251 | 8.8% | $445,700 |
| Frederickson | 25,383 | $109,500 | 5.7% | $477,400 |
| Bonney Lake | 22,090 | $136,845 | 4.5% | $607,900 |
Cities Similar to Greenwater
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methow | 58 | $58,750 | $583,300 | 5.8% | 15.5% |
| Barney's Junction | 63 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Queets | 55 | N/A | $91,300 | 5.1% | 23.6% |
| Torboy | 53 | N/A | N/A | 40.0% | 45.3% |
| Pataha | 71 | N/A | $274,100 | 22.8% | 40.8% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 59, Greenwater's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Greenwater is a small community located in Washington, within Pierce County. The total population is 59. It ranks as the 615th most populous out of 628 Census-designated places in Washington.
Age Demographics
The median age in Greenwater is 50.4 years. This is 32% higher than the state median of 38.3 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Greenwater. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Greenwater, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 57% higher than the state average of 63.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Greenwater is Asian, making up 66.1% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 33.9%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (66.1% vs 9.7%).
Education
100.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Greenwater in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 152% higher than the state rate of 39.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample. Notably, 60.0% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Greenwater, Washington is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Washington state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 628 Census-designated places in Washington. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Greenwater, Washington?
Greenwater, Washington has a population of 59 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Greenwater, WA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Greenwater — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Greenwater, WA?
The ACS sample for Greenwater recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Greenwater, Washington?
Greenwater's population is 33.9% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 66.1% Asian.
What is the median home value in Greenwater, WA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Greenwater — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Greenwater, Washington?
100.0% of adults (25+) in Greenwater hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 60.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.