CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 612
Washington · Pierce County · 5,157 residents · 0.73 sq mi
Notable rankings
#78lowest low broadband in WA82.6%#142highest rent burden in WA67.7%#255highest density in WA7,064/sq mi#270highest old in WA46.8 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Pierce County, WA
The short version
Census Tract 612 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $74,076. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $470,200. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 26% less than the Pierce County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,157
Unchangedsince 2020
from 5,146 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
7,064 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2020
from 7,049 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
46.8
+15%since 2020
from 40.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$74,076
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $62,970 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,649
+23%since 2020
from $34,592 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 41.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
+3%since 2020
from 0.431 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance10.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.2%
Information8.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
Construction4.1%
Other services4.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
Retail trade3.5%
Wholesale trade3.4%
Public administration2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
Education & health services1%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$470,200
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $314,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,557
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,325 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 56.8% in 2020
34.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 35.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
67.7%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 57.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.3
+27%since 2020
from 5.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.7%(3,844)
Black9.1%(468)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(261)
Asian4%(206)
Other7.1%(367)
Diversity Score53.1%(2,730)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63.7%(3,285)
Black10.4%(535)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(254)
Asian4.1%(210)
Other16.9%(873)
Diversity Score68.8%(3,550)
Diversity Score
69
+30%since 2020
from 53 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 28.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 88.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
31.9 min
−10%since 2020
from 35.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
50.5%
−14.5 ptssince 2020
from 65.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
31.1%
+17.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
17.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 64.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 17.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 36.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 52.7% in 2020
Female
50.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 47.3% in 2020
Foreign born
8.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 81.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 89.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% 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 5,157 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 $74,076 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 $470,200, and the typical rent is about $1,557 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 30.4% 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 8.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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