CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 729.03
Washington · Pierce County · 7,683 residents · 10.238 sq mi
Notable rankings
#1highest broadband in WA#82 US100.0%#7lowest short commute in WA#321 US10.6 min#25lowest young in WA#1392 US23.3 yrs#35highest population in WA7,683TRACT SHAPE · Pierce County, WA
The short version
Census Tract 729.03 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,114. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Renters pay a median $2,475 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 23.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 30% less than the Pierce County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 23.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
1% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
7,683
+14%since 2020
from 6,744 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
750 / sq mi
+14%since 2020
from 659 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
23.3
−1%since 2020
from 23.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20248K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$70,114
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $50,726 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,064
+42%since 2020
from $19,721 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.6%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 34.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 18.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.311
−5%since 2020
from 0.329 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information22.7%
Retail trade9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
Construction5.3%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
Other services1.1%
Public administration1.1%
Finance & insurance1%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
Wholesale trade0.8%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$2,475
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,911 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
99.2% rent
Vacancy rate
3.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
100.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 61.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic44.8%(3,023)
Black18%(1,211)
Hispanic / Latino18.2%(1,227)
Asian5.4%(361)
Other13.7%(922)
Diversity Score89%(6,004)
2024
White, non-Hispanic48.8%(3,746)
Black11.8%(906)
Hispanic / Latino22.2%(1,705)
Asian5.4%(413)
Other11.9%(913)
Diversity Score85.3%(6,551)
Diversity Score
85
−4%since 2020
from 89 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 26.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 96.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
10.6 min
+17%since 2020
from 9.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
52.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 55.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
23.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2020
from 31.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
13.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
85.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 82.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 25.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
64.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 60.6% in 2020
Female
35.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 39.4% in 2020
Foreign born
8.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
33.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 24.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 98.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 81.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% 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 7,683 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 $70,114 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 $2,475 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 27.0% 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 12.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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