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South End

Washington · Tacoma · 46,443 residents · 7.159 sq mi
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The short version

South End has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $84,062. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $408,945. These figures are approximated by combining the 11 census tracts that make up South End; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
63% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
46,443
Population density
6,487 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,062
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$36,323
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.375
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$408,945
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,716
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.1%
36.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic45.1%(20,938)
Black10.8%(5,000)
Hispanic / Latino17.7%(8,203)
Asian12.9%(5,972)
Other13.6%(6,330)
Diversity Score89.9%(41,732)
2024
White, non-Hispanic45.1%(20,938)
Black10.8%(5,000)
Hispanic / Latino17.7%(8,203)
Asian12.9%(5,972)
Other13.6%(6,330)
Diversity Score89.9%(41,732)
Diversity Score
90
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
Female
49.9%
Foreign born
16.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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

South End, Tacoma, Washington has about 46,443 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South End, Tacoma, Washington earns about $84,062 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South End, Tacoma, Washington expensive?

In South End, Tacoma, Washington, the median home is worth about $408,945, and the typical rent is about $1,716 a month.

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

About 21.9% of adults age 25 and over in South End, Tacoma, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 11.9% of people in South 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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