Tacoma, WA
TACOMA, WASHINGTON: Demographic and Financial Snapshot
(Last updated on 12.9.20)
AGE IN TACOMA, WASHINGTON
| Age Range | Population | Percent |
| 20 to 24 years | 14,632 | 6.8% |
| 25 to 29 years | 20,002 | 9.2% |
| 30 to 34 years | 18,026 | 8.3% |
| 35 to 39 years | 18,490 | 8.5% |
| 40 to 44 years | 13,634 | 6.3% |
| 45 to 49 years | 14,646 | 6.8% |
| 50 to 54 years | 12,165 | 5.6% |
| 55 to 59 years | 12,908 | 6.0% |
| 60 to 64 years | 10,641 | 4.9% |
| 65 to 69 years | 11,135 | 5.1% |
| 70 to 74 years | 7,294 | 3.4% |
| 75 to 79 years | 5,097 | 2.4% |
| 80 to 84 years | 2,676 | 1.2% |
| 85+ years | 3,519 | 1.6% |
The median age in Tacoma is 35.9 years
Source: US Census Data; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Age
ETHNICITY IN TACOMA, WASHINGTON
| Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
| White | 142,454 | 65.9% |
| Black or African American | 20,374 | 9.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3,920 | 1.8% |
| Asian | 20,435 | 9.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 2,902 | 1.3% |
| Other | 4,307 | 2.0% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Race
EDUCATION IN TACOMA, WASHINGTON
| Education Level | Population | Percent |
| Less than 9th grade | 4,528 | 3.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 8,616 | 5.7% |
| High school graduate (includes GED) | 39,920 | 26.5% |
| Some college, no degree | 32,064 | 21.3% |
| Associate’s degree | 15,544 | 10.3% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 32,901 | 21.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 16,837 | 11.2% |
| High school graduate or higher | 137,266 | 91.3% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 49,738 | 33.1% |
| Less than Bachelor’s degree | 100,672 | 66.9% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Education (population 25+ years)
HOUSEHOLD INCOME IN TACOMA, WASHINGTON
| Annual Household Income | Percent |
| Less than $10,000 | 7.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.4% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.4% |
Median household income: $58,617
Mean household income: $75,649
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Household Income
HOUSEHOLD INCOME BY EDUCATION IN TACOMA, WASHINGTON
| Education Level | Average Income |
| Less than high school graduate | $25,903 |
| High school graduate (includes GED) | $31,885 |
| Some college or Associate’s degree | $37,909 |
| Bachelor’s degree | $52,197 |
| Graduate or professional degree | $70,689 |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Median earnings in past 12 months by education (population 25+ years with earnings)
MARITAL STATUS IN TACOMA, WASHINGTON
| Population | Percent | |
| Population 15+ years | 178,654 | NA |
| Never married | 71,955 | 40.3% |
| Now married (except separated) | 70,817 | 39.6% |
| Separated | 3,112 | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 9,024 | 5.1% |
| Divorced | 23,746 | 13.3% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Marital Status for population 15 years and over
POVERTY STATUS IN TACOMA, WASHINGTON
| Population | Percent | |
| Living beneath poverty line | 32,712 | 15.9% |
Source: US Census; https://data.census.gov/cedsci
Survey/Program: American Community Survey (2018 estimates)
Data Point: Poverty Rate
HOUSING IN TACOMA, WASHINGTON
| Owner-occupied housing units | 41,911 |
| Renter-occupied housing units | 40,629 |
| Single-family detached units | 55,343 |
| Homeownership rate | 50.8% |
| Vacancy rate | 7.9% |
| Renters rate | 49.2% |
| Average housing value | $292,759 |
| Average monthly owner cost (with mortgage) | $1,371 |
| Average rent | $997 |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Housing Characteristics
SOCIOECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS IN TACOMA, WASHINGTON
| Average income | $75,649 |
| Average household size | 2.47 |
| Percent population 16 years and over in labor force | 65.1% |
| Percent disabled | 15.0% |
| Percent with health coverage | 91.5% |
| Average travel time to work (in minutes) | 29.4 |
| Percent workers using public transportation | 6.2% |
| Percent veterans | 11.1% |
| Percent foreign born | 13.5% |
| Percent speaking Spanish at home | 2.8% |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Socioeconomic Characteristics
CONSUMER SPENDING IN TACOMA, WASHINGTON
| Total consumer expenditures per household | $66,885.22 |
| Alcoholic beverages | $530.96 |
| Alcoholic beverages consumed at home | $311.06 |
| Beer consumed away from home | $91.53 |
| Wine consumed away from home | $49.63 |
| Apparel & services | $1,939.47 |
| Men’s apparel | $378.43 |
| Women’s apparel | $651.67 |
| Children’s apparel | $287.39 |
| Boys’ apparel | $98.71 |
| Girls’ apparel | $107.43 |
| Footwear | $442.58 |
| Dining out (food away from home) | $3,307.90 |
| Dining out – Breakfast | $341.20 |
| Dining out – Lunch | $1,015.45 |
| Dining out – Dinner | $1,546.86 |
| Education | $1,422.66 |
| Entertainment / recreation | $2,871.43 |
| Club membership fees | $215.73 |
| Dating services | $0.77 |
| Pet food | $221.20 |
| Pet services | $58.10 |
| Food consumed at home | $4,668.51 |
| Bakery products consumed at home | $612.09 |
| Dairy products consumed at home | $479.68 |
| Fruits and vegetables consumed at home | $924.63 |
| Meat, poultry, fish, eggs consumed at home | $1,038.45 |
| Nonalcoholic beverages consumed at home | $453.04 |
| Snacks / other food products consumed at home | $1,613.66 |
| Health care | $5,140.95 |
| Medical services | $952.23 |
| Nonprescription drugs | $125.74 |
| Household Services | $1,818.72 |
| Care for the elderly and handicapped | $63.76 |
| Lawn and garden services | $382.19 |
| Housekeeping services | $156.33 |
| PC repair | $6.08 |
| Housing | $21,444.22 |
| Home improvements | $2,225.42 |
| Utilities, fuel, and public services | $4,300.97 |
| Phone services | $1,586.07 |
| Water | $619.29 |
| Life and other insurance | $380.35 |
| Pensions and social security | $7,143.44 |
| Personal care products and services | $791.55 |
| Hair care products | $96.74 |
| Personal care products | $340.48 |
| Local transportation | $7,547.26 |
| Gasoline | $1,971.38 |
| Vehicle maintenance and repair | $1,047.67 |
| Travel | $1,980.23 |
| Airline fares | $496.31 |
| Auto / truck rental on trips | $23.68 |
| Lodging on trips | $537.45 |
| Food and drink on trips | $479.03 |
| Entertainment on trips | $165.38 |
Source: US Census; https://cbb.census.gov/rae/#
Survey/Program: 2009-2013 and the 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Data Point: Consumer Spending (Consumer expenditures per household)
DEBT IN PIERCE COUNTY (home to TACOMA, WASHINGTON)
| % with any debt in collections | 25% |
| Average debt in collections | $1,925 |
| % with medical debt in collections | 9% |
| Average medical debt in collections | $605 |
| % with student loan debt | 16% |
| Average student loan debt | $16,790 |
| Average monthly student loan payment | $164 |
| % with auto debt | 35% |
Source: Urban Institute; https://apps.urban.org/features/debt-interactive-map/
Survey/Program: Data from credit bureau data (2018) + the US Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2017)
Data Point: Consumer Debt
UNEMPLOYMENT IN TACOMA, WASHINGTON
| Year | Population | Percent |
| January 2019 | 6,923 | 6.4% |
| February 2019 | 6,548 | 6.1% |
| March 2019 | 6,415 | 5.9% |
| April 2019 | 6,007 | 5.6% |
| May 2019 | 5,841 | 5.4% |
| June 2019 | 5,936 | 5.5% |
| July 2019 | 5,759 | 5.3% |
| August 2019 | 5,892 | 5.4% |
| September 2019 | 5,008 | 4.6% |
| October 2019 | 5,226 | 4.7% |
| November 2019 | 5,547 | 5.0% |
| December 2019 | 5,487 | 4.9% |
| January 2020 | 5,961 | 5.3% |
| February 2020 | 5,856 | 5.2% |
| March 2020 | 5,823 | 5.3% |
| April 2020 | 22,292 | 19.6% |
| May 2020 | 22,317 | 19.2% |
| June 2020 | 14,994 | 13.2% |
| July 2020 | 16,363 | 13.9% |
| August 2020 | 13,072 | 11.4% |
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics; https://www.bls.gov/lau/data.htm
Survey/Program: Local Area Employment Statistics
Data Point: Unemployment totals (not seasonally adjusted)
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