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West End

Washington · Tacoma · 31,529 residents · 7.819 sq mi
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The short version

West End is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,473. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $612,565. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. These figures are approximated by combining the 8 census tracts that make up West End; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
56% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
31,529
Population density
4,032 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
46.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,473
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$54,979
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$612,565
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,808
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.4%
43.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic73.3%(23,097)
Black6.2%(1,941)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(2,288)
Asian4.9%(1,538)
Other8.5%(2,665)
Diversity Score55.6%(17,529)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.3%(23,097)
Black6.2%(1,941)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(2,288)
Asian4.9%(1,538)
Other8.5%(2,665)
Diversity Score55.6%(17,529)
Diversity Score
56
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.4%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
Female
52.1%
Foreign born
9.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Middle
Pop 34,057
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Home value$916,326+50%
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Home value$902,705+47%
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Frequently asked

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

West End, Tacoma, Washington has about 31,529 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West End, Tacoma, Washington earns about $93,473 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West End, Tacoma, Washington expensive?

In West End, Tacoma, Washington, the median home is worth about $612,565, and the typical rent is about $1,808 a month.

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

About 40.8% of adults age 25 and over in West End, Tacoma, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 11.4% of people in West 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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