Parkland, Washington
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Parkland is a census-designated place located in Pierce County, Washington. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 24,053. It is a suburb of the city of Tacoma and is home to Pacific Lutheran University.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 19.1 km² (7.4 mi²). 19.1 km² (7.4 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.41% water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 24,053 people, 8,869 households, and 5,782 families residing in the CDP. The population density is 1,261.8/km² (3,267.2/mi²). There are 9,340 housing units at an average density of 490.0/km² (1,268.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP is 73.91% White, 8.07% African American, 1.04% Native American, 6.64% Asian, 1.81% Pacific Islander, 2.06% from other races, and 6.47% from two or more races. 5.33% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 8,869 households out of which 32.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.8% are married couples living together, 14.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 34.8% are non-families. 26.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.55 and the average family size is 3.05.
In the CDP the population is spread out with 25.0% under the age of 18, 16.9% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 10.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 31 years. For every 100 females there are 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 90.8 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP is $39,653, and the median income for a family is $46,210. Males have a median income of $36,169 versus $27,036 for females. The per capita income for the CDP is $18,649. 15.4% of the population and 10.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 18.7% of those under the age of 18 and 6.5% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.