Parkland, WA is a vibrant community located in Pierce County with a population of 38,092 and a population density of 4,636 people per square mile. It is home to a variety of businesses, outdoor activities, and organizations. Local businesses include the Parkland-Spanaway Community Center which offers services to local residents, The Painted Plate which specializes in pottery painting and glass fusing for all ages, and Visual Edge Salon for hair styling needs. Year-round outdoor activities include walking trails at Spanaway Park, fishing at Spanaway Lake Park or nearby lakes, golfing at Oakbrook Golf Club or Meadow Park Golf Course, disc golfing at Fort Steilacoom Park and kayaking on the Puget Sound. For those looking to get involved in their community can join the local Lions Club or volunteer with the Key Peninsula Community Services. Lastly, there are several sporting events throughout the year including an annual 3K run/walk organized by the local high school and the Pierce County Senior Games held every summer.
The population in Parkland is 38,092. There are 4,407 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Parkland is 35.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Parkland is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Parkland
- 42.7% are married
- 14.2% are divorced
- 31.3% are married with children
- 22.4% have children, but are single
Race in Parkland
- 52.1% are White
- 12.5% are Black
- 6.4% are Asian
- 1.0% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 14.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 8.5% Two or more races
- 4.4% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander