Tumwater School District, Washington

Tumwater School District is a unified school district in Thurston County, Washington, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 45,467 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 114 sq mi (294 km²) of land.

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Tumwater School District in Washington
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
45,467 ± 1,726
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Thurston County
Land area
114 sq mi (294 km²)
Median household income
$98,905 ± $6,600
Median home value
$479,600 ± $9,398
Water area
1.84 sq mi (4.76 km²)
State
Washington
Census code (GEOID)
5309100
Coordinates (central point)
46.957341, -122.973379

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Tumwater School District, largest first

  1. Tumwater (city)26,956 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Olympia School District7.6 mi north
  2. Rochester School District11 mi southwest
  3. Tenino School District12 mi southeast
  4. North Thurston Public Schools12 mi northeast
  5. Rainier School District14 mi southeast
  6. Elma School District18 mi west
  7. Yelm Community Schools22 mi east

These share a boundary with Tumwater School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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