Alderton, Washington

Quick Statistics

Alderton is a community in Pierce County, Washington, home to about 2,706 people spread across 5.7 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $50,824 a year, and a typical home is worth about $431,500. About 31.2% of adults hold a college degree, and 92.9% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 6 percent over the past decade.

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2,706
Total Population
▼ down 6% since 2012
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5.72 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$50,824
Median Personal Income
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$431,500
Median Home Value
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31.2%
College Educated
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92.9%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 8.2 points since 2010
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Among the Washington towns GeoStat tracks, Alderton ranks number 274 of 628 in population, number 226 in median household income, number 312 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Alderton typically top out near 76°F in July, while January nights average about 33°F. The area sees roughly 6 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Alderton
# Town Distance Population
1.North Puyallup, WA3.1 mi.1,653
2.Bonney Lake, WA3.2 mi.22,090
3.Puyallup, WA3.3 mi.42,746
4.McMillin, WA3.5 mi.1,348
5.Sumner, WA3.6 mi.10,733
6.Lake Tapps, WA4.5 mi.12,798
7.Prairie Ridge, WA4.5 mi.12,074
8.South Hill, WA4.8 mi.68,025
Frequently Asked Questions About Alderton

What is the population of Alderton, Washington?
Alderton has a population of about 2,706 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Alderton, Washington in?
Alderton is located in Pierce County, Washington.

What is the median home value in Alderton, Washington?
The median home value in Alderton is about $431,500, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Alderton, Washington?
The median personal income in Alderton is about $50,824 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Alderton, Washington?
Since 1950, 9 tornadoes have been recorded in Pierce County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Alderton, Washington?
Typical July highs run about 76 degrees and January lows about 33 degrees, with around 6 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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