The 2000 Census showed that Thurston County had a population of 207,355 people. This represented 3.52% of the total population of Washington, making it the state's 8th most populous county (out of 39 counties).
From the Census Estimates for 2009<1>, Thurston had a population of 250,979 people. This is an increase of 21.04% since the 2000 Census.
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 252,264 | +21.66% | +0.51% since 2009 |
2009 | 250,979 | +21.04% | +2.2% since 2008 |
2008 | 245,571 | +18.43% | +2.87% since 2007 |
2007 | 238,717 | +15.12% | +2.31% since 2006 |
2006 | 233,335 | +12.53% | +2.5% since 2005 |
2005 | 227,638 | +9.78% | +1.84% since 2004 |
2004 | 223,535 | +7.8% | +1.57% since 2003 |
2003 | 220,081 | +6.14% | +1.6% since 2002 |
2002 | 216,607 | +4.46% | +1.91% since 2001 |
2001 | 212,544 | +2.5% | +2.5% since 2000 |
--- | | | 2000 | 207,355 | The Last Census |
Thurston County had 86,652 Housing Units<2> at the time of the 2000 Census.
The 2000 Census shows that Thurston County has a total area<3> of 773 square miles [2,003 km²]. Of this total, 727 square miles [1,882 km²] of the area is land, with the balance (6.03%) being water (46.62 square miles [120.7 km²]).
Using the above population and land area values, Thurston County had a population density of 285.2 people per square mile [110.1 people/km²], making it the state's 7th most densely populated county (out of 39 counties).
US Census QuickFacts
The Census Bureau has created documents containing demographic information that are called QuickFacts. A QuickFact that is specific to Thurston County is available. The QuickFact also contains a comparison between Thurston and the state of Washington. Click here for the Thurston County QuickFact (QF-53067).
Below are some of the communities that are located in Thurston County:
Below are the counties that adjoin and form the boundaries of Thurston County. A link to their specific Census QuickFact has been provided.
The northeastern boundary of the county is on Pudget Sound.
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