Elk Plain, WA is a small rural town located in Pierce County with a population of 15,157. The population density is 2,009 people per square mile, which is much lower than the US Population Density of 93 People per Square Mile. In Elk Plain, there are a variety of local businesses including Elk Plain Cafe and Bakery, McGinty's Pub, and Tacoma RV Center. Year-round outdoor activities include biking the many trails located at nearby Spanaway Lake Park or camping along the shoreline of Dash Point State Park. Organizations in Elk Plain like The Friends Of Minter Creek are dedicated to preserving the wildlife and environment around its waters. Local sporting events take place annually at Bethel High School where residents can come together to root for their school teams.
The population in Elk Plain is 15,157. There are 1,971 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Elk Plain is 35.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Elk Plain is 3.0, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Elk Plain
- 55.3% are married
- 11.8% are divorced
- 35.0% are married with children
- 18.0% have children, but are single
Race in Elk Plain
- 76.1% are White
- 3.5% are Black
- 3.2% are Asian
- 0.7% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 10.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 5.5% Two or more races
- 0.8% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander