DuPont, Washington

DuPont is a city in Pierce County, Washington, United States. The population was 10,151 at the 2020 census. Originally a company town, the city is named after the DuPont chemical company which operated an explosives manufacturing plant in the area from 1909 to 1975.

DuPont, Washington
DuPont dynamite train exhibit in DuPont Village
Location of DuPont, Washington
Coordinates: 47°5′57″N 122°38′15″W
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountyPierce
IncorporatedApril 15, 1951
Government
  TypeMayor–Council
  MayorRonald Frederick
  Deputy MayorMike Winkler
Area
  Total5.85 sq mi (15.15 km2)
  Land5.82 sq mi (15.07 km2)
  Water0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2)
Elevation
249 ft (76 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total10,151
  Estimate 
(2021)
10,112
  Density1,635.33/sq mi (631.41/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (PST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
98327
Area code253
FIPS code53-18965
GNIS feature ID1513919
Websitedupontwa.gov
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