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Central

Washington · Tacoma · 22,779 residents · 4.04 sq mi
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The short version

Central has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $83,902. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $469,013. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Central; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
57% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,779
Population density
5,638 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
39.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,902
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$43,935
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$469,013
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,642
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.3%
42.7% rent
Vacancy rate
3.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic55.7%(12,691)
Black11.3%(2,566)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(2,899)
Asian4.6%(1,037)
Other15.7%(3,586)
Diversity Score79.2%(18,048)
2024
White, non-Hispanic55.7%(12,691)
Black11.3%(2,566)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(2,899)
Asian4.6%(1,037)
Other15.7%(3,586)
Diversity Score79.2%(18,048)
Diversity Score
79
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
Female
51.6%
Foreign born
9.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Central, Tacoma, Washington?

Central, Tacoma, Washington has about 22,779 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Central, Tacoma, Washington?

The typical household in Central, Tacoma, Washington earns about $83,902 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Central, Tacoma, Washington expensive?

In Central, Tacoma, Washington, the median home is worth about $469,013, and the typical rent is about $1,642 a month.

How educated are people in Central, Tacoma, Washington?

About 33.5% of adults age 25 and over in Central, Tacoma, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Central, Tacoma, Washington?

About 11.2% of people in Central, Tacoma, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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