CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 603
Washington · Pierce County · 5,406 residents · 2.113 sq mi
Notable rankings
#123highest old in WA51.9 yrs#129highest rent in WA$2,683#160highest commute in WA35.4 min#299highest broadband in WA98.0%TRACT SHAPE · Pierce County, WA
The short version
Census Tract 603 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,792. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $791,000. With a median age of 51.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,406
+10%since 2020
from 4,896 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,558 / sq mi
+10%since 2020
from 2,317 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
51.9
+4%since 2020
from 50.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$108,792
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $88,606 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$64,323
+15%since 2020
from $56,036 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 58.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
−9%since 2020
from 0.449 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services16.7%
Public administration14.4%
Information7.2%
Finance & insurance5.2%
Retail trade5.2%
Wholesale trade4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
Education & health services0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
Manufacturing0.3%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
Construction0.1%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$791,000
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $432,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,683
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,706 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 59.3% in 2020
41.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 19.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 42.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.3
+49%since 2020
from 4.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(4,033)
Black1.2%(59)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(340)
Asian2.9%(143)
Other6.6%(321)
Diversity Score38.9%(1,905)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.7%(4,200)
Black1.5%(83)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(352)
Asian4.2%(227)
Other10.1%(544)
Diversity Score47.5%(2,568)
Diversity Score
48
+22%since 2020
from 39 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
52.1%
+11.7 ptssince 2020
from 40.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 96.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
35.4 min
+6%since 2020
from 33.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 72.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 60.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
61.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 50.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 47.1% in 2020
Female
54.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 52.9% in 2020
Foreign born
7.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 88.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 92.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 5,406 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $108,792 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $791,000, and the typical rent is about $2,683 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 52.1% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 9.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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