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South Tacoma

Washington · Tacoma · 27,850 residents · 7.299 sq mi
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South Tacoma has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,458. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $386,915. At a median age of 32.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 6 census tracts that make up South Tacoma; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
43% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,850
Population density
3,816 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
32.9
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,458
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$40,161
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$386,915
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,654
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
43.5%
56.5% rent
Vacancy rate
4.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic48.5%(13,497)
Black16.1%(4,483)
Hispanic / Latino16.2%(4,501)
Asian8.7%(2,431)
Other10.5%(2,938)
Diversity Score86.8%(24,172)
2024
White, non-Hispanic48.5%(13,497)
Black16.1%(4,483)
Hispanic / Latino16.2%(4,501)
Asian8.7%(2,431)
Other10.5%(2,938)
Diversity Score86.8%(24,172)
Diversity Score
87
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
Female
50.9%
Foreign born
12.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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

South Tacoma, Tacoma, Washington has about 27,850 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Tacoma, Tacoma, Washington earns about $71,458 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Tacoma, Tacoma, Washington expensive?

In South Tacoma, Tacoma, Washington, the median home is worth about $386,915, and the typical rent is about $1,654 a month.

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

About 22.5% of adults age 25 and over in South Tacoma, Tacoma, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 16.9% of people in South 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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