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Tacoma

Washington · 219,346 residents · 49.714 sq mi
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Tacoma has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,457. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $311,700.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
219,346
+13%since 2000
from 193,556 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,412 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 3,893 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.9
+9%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
172K186K200K214K227K1990201020202024Tacoma
2024223K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,457
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,879 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,759
+82%since 2000
from $19,130 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.0%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$311,700
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $123,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,253
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $581 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 54.7% in 2000
47.8% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+48%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.5%(128,696)
Black10.9%(21,187)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(13,262)
Asian7.5%(14,508)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.1%(108,572)
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.8%(120,118)
Black9.9%(21,708)
Hispanic / Latino13.2%(29,015)
Asian9.1%(19,932)
Other11.7%(25,564)
Diversity Score80.2%(175,807)
Diversity Score
80
+43%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+72%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 65.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.6%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
12.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−75.7 ptssince 2013
from 82.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tacoma, Washington?

Tacoma, Washington has about 219,346 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tacoma, Washington?

The typical household in Tacoma, Washington earns about $64,457 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tacoma, Washington expensive?

In Tacoma, Washington, the median home is worth about $311,700, and the typical rent is about $1,253 a month.

How educated are people in Tacoma, Washington?

About 30.2% of adults age 25 and over in Tacoma, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tacoma, Washington?

About 13.8% of people in Tacoma, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tacoma, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Tacoma, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 42,682 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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