CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 729.01
Washington · Pierce County · 2,999 residents · 7.08 sq mi
Notable rankings
#29lowest young in WA#1439 US23.4 yrs#32lowest short commute in WA#1528 US13.6 min#44highest broadband in WA#1241 US100.0%#108highest rent burden in WA69.9%TRACT SHAPE · Pierce County, WA
The short version
Census Tract 729.01 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,808. Population has declined 8% since 2020. Renters pay a median $2,323 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 23.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 45% less than the Pierce County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 23.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
3% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,999
−8%since 2020
from 3,268 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
424 / sq mi
−8%since 2020
from 462 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
23.4
Unchangedsince 2020
from 23.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$54,808
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $46,087 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,832
+7%since 2020
from $21,338 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 31.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
+7%since 2020
from 0.373 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.3%
Finance & insurance2.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
Other services2.9%
Public administration2.9%
Wholesale trade2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$2,323
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,806 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
2.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
97.3% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
100.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
69.9%
+13.7 ptssince 2020
from 56.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic53.3%(1,741)
Black6.6%(217)
Hispanic / Latino23.3%(762)
Asian3.8%(125)
Other12.9%(423)
Diversity Score79.9%(2,611)
2024
White, non-Hispanic55.4%(1,662)
Black8.7%(260)
Hispanic / Latino25.3%(759)
Asian2.3%(69)
Other8.3%(249)
Diversity Score76.7%(2,301)
Diversity Score
77
−4%since 2020
from 80 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 21.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 98.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
13.6 min
−13%since 2020
from 15.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 67.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 21.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 80.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.7%
+13.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 32.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
62.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 58.7% in 2020
Female
37.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 41.3% in 2020
Foreign born
2.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.0%
−9.4 ptssince 2020
from 23.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 99.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 80.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% 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 2,999 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 $54,808 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $2,323 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 28.2% 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 14.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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