CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 729.09
Washington · Pierce County · 2,246 residents · 88.065 sq mi
Notable rankings
#2lowest short commute in WA#86 US8.4 min#22lowest young in WA#1280 US22.8 yrs#45highest high poverty in WA30.9%#52highest broadband in WA#1525 US100.0%TRACT SHAPE · Pierce County, WA
The short version
Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Renters pay a median $1,788 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 22.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 30.9% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Younger
median age 22.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
16% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,246
+11%since 2020
from 2,030 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
26 / sq mi
+11%since 2020
from 23 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
22.8
Unchangedsince 2020
from 22.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Per capita income
$33,776
+27%since 2020
from $26,618 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
−80.0 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.9%
+30.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information25.1%
Retail trade22.7%
Arts, entertainment, food10.8%
Finance & insurance2%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,788
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
16.0%
+16.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
84.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
100.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.9%
+61.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic43.1%(875)
Black17.4%(353)
Hispanic / Latino20.3%(412)
Asian11.9%(242)
Other7.3%(148)
Diversity Score90.4%(1,835)
2024
White, non-Hispanic47%(1,056)
Black15.1%(339)
Hispanic / Latino23%(516)
Asian4.9%(109)
Other10.1%(226)
Diversity Score86.4%(1,940)
Diversity Score
86
−4%since 2020
from 90 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
+18.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
8.4 min
+39%since 2020
from 6.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
43.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 46.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
34.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 37.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
97.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
91.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 89.9% in 2020
Female
8.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
Foreign born
9.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
84.0%
−11.3 ptssince 2020
from 95.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
76.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 73.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% 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 2,246 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $1,788 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 21.0% 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 30.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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