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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