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Northeast Tacoma

Washington · Tacoma · 17,944 residents · 4.271 sq mi
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The short version

Northeast Tacoma is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $120,412. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $638,619. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents. Households here earn about 40% more than the Tacoma median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Northeast Tacoma; 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 38.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
77% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,944
Population density
4,201 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
38.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$120,412
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$53,819
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$638,619
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,295
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.6%
23.4% rent
Vacancy rate
2.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.3
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic53.2%(9,552)
Black8%(1,431)
Hispanic / Latino11.6%(2,085)
Asian13.1%(2,358)
Other14%(2,518)
Diversity Score82.5%(14,800)
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.2%(9,552)
Black8%(1,431)
Hispanic / Latino11.6%(2,085)
Asian13.1%(2,358)
Other14%(2,518)
Diversity Score82.5%(14,800)
Diversity Score
82
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
Female
51.2%
Foreign born
15.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Places similar to Northeast Tacoma

Excelsior
Pop 17,745
Rita Ranch
Pop 16,379
Mount Washington
Pop 18,692
Bayshore-Klatt
Pop 19,533
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Income$123,600+3%
Home value$1,151,400+80%
Population17,745−1%
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NORTHEAST TACOMA VS
Rita Ranch
Income$121,186+1%
Home value$361,612−43%
Population16,379−9%
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NORTHEAST TACOMA VS
Mount Washington
Income$115,428−4%
Home value$1,097,240+72%
Population18,692+4%
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NORTHEAST TACOMA VS
Bayshore-Klatt
Income$117,133−3%
Home value$410,393−36%
Population19,533+9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northeast Tacoma, Tacoma, Washington?

Northeast Tacoma, Tacoma, Washington has about 17,944 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Northeast Tacoma, Tacoma, Washington earns about $120,412 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Northeast Tacoma, Tacoma, Washington expensive?

In Northeast Tacoma, Tacoma, Washington, the median home is worth about $638,619, and the typical rent is about $2,295 a month.

How educated are people in Northeast Tacoma, Tacoma, Washington?

About 39.0% of adults age 25 and over in Northeast Tacoma, Tacoma, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 5.2% of people in Northeast Tacoma, 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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