Nisqually Indian Community, Washington Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 628, Nisqually Indian Community'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

Nisqually Indian Community is a small community located in Washington, within Thurston County. The total population is 628. It ranks as the 444th most populous out of 628 Census-designated places in Washington.

Age Demographics

The median age in Nisqually Indian Community is 36.4 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 38.3 years. With 28.7% of the population under 18, Nisqually Indian Community has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Nisqually Indian Community is $73,750. This is 25% lower than the state median of $98,141. It is also 9% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.5%. This is 77% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 19.4%. This is 282% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $310,000. Housing costs are 45% lower than the state median of $564,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x. 80.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Nisqually Indian Community is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (23.3%) is well below the state average of 63.1%. The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 3.9%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 9.7%.

Education

10.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 73% lower than the state rate of 39.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Nisqually Indian Community, 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.