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North End

Washington · Tacoma · 27,480 residents · 4.43 sq mi
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North End is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $127,547. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $726,855. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents. Households here earn about 49% more than the Tacoma median. These figures are approximated by combining the 5 census tracts that make up North End; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
67% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,480
Population density
6,203 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
40.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$127,547
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$66,670
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information7.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$726,855
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,793
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.2%
32.8% rent
Vacancy rate
2.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(21,783)
Black3.2%(867)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(1,489)
Asian2.3%(621)
Other9.9%(2,720)
Diversity Score44.7%(12,277)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(21,783)
Black3.2%(867)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(1,489)
Asian2.3%(621)
Other9.9%(2,720)
Diversity Score44.7%(12,277)
Diversity Score
45
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
64.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
29.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
59.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
Female
52.4%
Foreign born
4.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North End, Tacoma, Washington?

North End, Tacoma, Washington has about 27,480 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North End, Tacoma, Washington?

The typical household in North End, Tacoma, Washington earns about $127,547 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North End, Tacoma, Washington expensive?

In North End, Tacoma, Washington, the median home is worth about $726,855, and the typical rent is about $1,793 a month.

How educated are people in North End, Tacoma, Washington?

About 64.6% of adults age 25 and over in North End, Tacoma, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North End, Tacoma, Washington?

About 5.6% of people in North End, 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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