CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 717.05
Washington · Pierce County · 4,789 residents · 0.921 sq mi
Notable rankings
#28highest rent burden in WA78.8%#54lowest low education in WA9.8%#430lowest low home value in WA$409,200#435highest foreign-born in WA20.9%TRACT SHAPE · Pierce County, WA
The short version
Census Tract 717.05 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,917. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $409,200. Households here earn about 26% less than the Pierce County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,789
+10%since 2020
from 4,365 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,200 / sq mi
+10%since 2020
from 4,739 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.5
Unchangedsince 2020
from 40.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$73,917
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $56,241 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,596
+54%since 2020
from $22,462 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.3%
+16.3 ptssince 2020
from 32.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.392 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance11.6%
Professional, scientific, technical11.6%
Wholesale trade9.7%
Information8.3%
Other services6.2%
Retail trade4.8%
Public administration4.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$409,200
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $234,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,706
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,372 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 66.8% in 2020
28.9% rent
Vacancy rate
1.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 39.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
78.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 70.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.5
+33%since 2020
from 4.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic42.1%(1,839)
Black19.2%(838)
Hispanic / Latino15.8%(689)
Asian10.6%(464)
Other12.3%(535)
Diversity Score91.8%(4,007)
2024
White, non-Hispanic39.6%(1,897)
Black19.6%(937)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(674)
Asian11.4%(546)
Other15.3%(735)
Diversity Score93.6%(4,480)
Diversity Score
94
+2%since 2020
from 92 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 86.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
30.7 min
+12%since 2020
from 27.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 72.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 69.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
58.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 53.5% in 2020
Female
42.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 46.5% in 2020
Foreign born
20.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 85.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 75.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% 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 4,789 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 $73,917 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 $409,200, and the typical rent is about $1,706 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 9.8% 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 10.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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