Tacoma, Washington

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
219,234
Population
$79,085
Median Income
$415,300
Home Value
36.9
Median Age

Demographics

Tacoma has a population of 219,234 with a median age of 36.9. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
61.3%
Hispanic
12.3%
Black
10.6%
Asian
8.7%
Other
7.1%
Demographic Value
Total Population219,234
Median Age36.9
White61.3%
Black or African American10.6%
Asian8.7%
Hispanic or Latino12.3%
Other / Two or More Races7.1%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Tacoma is $79,085, which is 5.2% above the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $41,788. The poverty rate is 12.1%.

$79,085
Median Household Income
$41,788
Per Capita Income
12.1%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Tacoma is 5.4%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Tacoma, 90.9% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12.3% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
90.9%
Bachelor's+
32.8%
Graduate+
12.3%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher90.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher32.8%
Graduate or Professional Degree12.3%

Housing

The median home value in Tacoma is $415,300, above the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $1,489. The homeownership rate is 56.8%.

$415,300
Median Home Value
$1,489/mo
Median Rent
56.8%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$415,300
Median Monthly Rent$1,489
Homeownership Rate56.8%
Vacancy Rate4.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Tacoma, Washington?
The population of Tacoma, Washington is 219,234 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Tacoma, Washington?
The median household income in Tacoma, Washington is $79,085. This is 5.2% above the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Tacoma, Washington?
The median home value in Tacoma, Washington is $415,300. The median monthly rent is $1,489.
What percentage of people in Tacoma have a college degree?
In Tacoma, Washington, 32.8% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 90.9% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Tacoma, Washington an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Tacoma, Washington is 5.3x (median home value $415,300 vs. median income $79,085), making it moderately affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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