Living in Tacoma, WA
Tacoma, Washington Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
212,869
Unemployment
5.2%
Poverty
14.6%
Median Home
$277,900
Median Income
$62,358
Median Rent
$1,180
Tacoma SnackAbility
7Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
5
Diversity
9.5
Safety
3
Amenities
9.5
Education
8
Commute
5
Tacoma, WA Crime Report
13,263Total Crimes
6,065.9Total Crimes / 100k People
144.92%
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Tacoma / 100k People |
Washington / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 13,263 | 6,065.9 | 2,975.8 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 1,848 | 845.2 | 293.9 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 16 | 7.3 | 2.6 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 422 | 193.0 | 67.6 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1,250 | 571.7 | 179.9 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 11,415 | 5,220.7 | 2,681.9 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 1,768 | 808.6 | 453.6 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 8,021 | 3,668.4 | 1,907.9 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 1,626 | 743.7 | 320.5 | 219.9 |
Tacoma, WA Cost Of Living
110Tacoma's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Tacoma | Washington | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 116 | 100 | |
| Services | 105 | 108 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 114 | 108 | 100 | |
| Health | 121 | 119 | 100 | |
| Housing | 111 | 135 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 136 | 116 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 89 | 89 | 100 | |
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Population over time in Tacoma
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 212,869 | 1.3% |
| 2018 | 210,103 | 1.4% |
| 2017 | 207,280 | 0.8% |
| 2016 | 205,602 | 1.0% |
| 2015 | 203,481 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 201,794 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 200,890 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 200,013 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 199,449 | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 198,819 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Tacoma
| Race | Tacoma | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.5% | 68.5% | 60.7% |
| African American | 10.2% | 3.7% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 8.6% | 8.5% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 8.1% | 4.8% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 12.0% | 12.7% | 18.0% |
Gender in Tacoma
| Gender | Tacoma | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.0% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.8% | 50.0% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Tacoma for adults over 25
| Education | Tacoma | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 22.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 10.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Tacoma, Washington
| Income | Tacoma | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.6% | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.2% | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.9% | 6.9% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.3% | 7.3% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.1% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.0% | 17.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.6% | 13.7% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.0% | 17.7% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.2% | 8.4% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.0% | 9.5% | 7.7% |
