Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA

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2019 Population

118,652

2.21% 1-year growth

US Senator

Patty Murray

Democratic Party

US Senator

Maria Cantwell

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

43.5

0% 1-year change

2019 Poverty Rate

7.25%

8.97% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$79,828

6.22% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$390,300

7.73% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

50,867

3.3% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA had a population of 119k people with a median age of 43.5 and a median household income of $79,828. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA grew from 116,082 to 118,652, a 2.21% increase and its median household income grew from $75,156 to $79,828, a 6.22% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA are White (Non-Hispanic) (78.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.58%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.39%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.16%), and White (Hispanic) (3.78%). 8% of the households in Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

97.3% of the residents in Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Pierce County (Northwest)--Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA are Tacoma Community College (1,609 degrees awarded in 2020) and Faith International University (139 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA was $390,300, and the homeownership rate was 67.7%. Most people in Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA was 2 cars per household.

Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA borders Grays Harbor & Mason Counties PUMA, WA, Thurston County (Outer) PUMA, WA, Tacoma City (Central) PUMA, WA, Lakewood City & Joint Base Lewis-McChord PUMA, WA, Tacoma (Port) & Bonney Lake (Northwest) Cities PUMA, WA, Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA, Bainbridge Island City & Silverdale PUMA, WA, and Bremerton & Port Orchard Cities PUMA, WA.

United States Washington

Diversity

Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA is home to a population of 119k people, from which 97.3% are citizens. As of 2019, 7.32% of Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA residents were born outside of the country (8.68k people).

In 2019, there were 14.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (93.6k people) in Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.62k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 5.21k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA are Spanish (2,905 speakers), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (1,078 speakers), and Russian (733 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA

White (Non-Hispanic)
93.6k ± 1.88k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
6.62k ± 716
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
5.21k ± 683

5.69%

Hispanic Population

6.75k people

5.69% of the people in Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA are hispanic (6.75k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA as a share of the total population.

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
2,905 speakers (2.59%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
1,078 speakers (0.963%)
Russian
733 speakers (0.655%)

8% of Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 22%.

In 2019, the most common non-English language spoken in Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA was Spanish. 2.59% of the overall population of Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA are native Spanish speakers. 0.963% speak Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) and 0.655% speak Russian, the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

7.32%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

8.68k people

7.22%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

8.38k people

As of 2019, 7.32% of Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA residents (8.68k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA was 7.22%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 1.1

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 2

In 2019, the median age of all people in Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA was 43.5. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 42, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 50. But people in Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA are getting staying the same age. In 2018, the average age of all Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA residents was 44.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
996 ± 772 people
Korea
966 ± 760 people
Philippines
940 ± 750 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA was Mexico, the natal country of 996 Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA residents, followed by Korea with 966 and Philippines with 940.

Citizenship

97.3%

2019 Citizenship

97.4%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 97.3% of Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA was 97.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,146 ± 368
Gulf War (2001-)
3,228 ± 390
Gulf War (1990s)
2,050 ± 298

Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.28 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Washington. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Washington, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Washington.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Washington (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Washington.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Washington. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Washington.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Washington across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA is $79,828. In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA was Sammamish, Issaquah, Mercer Island & Newcastle Cities PUMA, WA with a value of $150,669, followed by Snoqualmie City, Cottage Lake, Union Hill & Novelty Hill PUMA, WA and Redmond, Kirkland Cities, Inglewood & Finn Hill PUMA, WA, with respective values of $144,935 and $133,649.

Males in Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $66,526. The income inequality in Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.487, which is higher than than the national average.

The economy of Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA employs 50.9k people. The largest industries in Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA are Construction (3,243 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,015 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,937 people), and the highest paying industries are Agencies, brokerages, and other insurance related activities ($184,142), Drugs, sundries, & chemical & allied products merchant wholesalers ($179,097), and Scientific research & development services ($177,475).

Wages

Median Household Income

$79,828

2019 value

± $2,235

6.22%

1 Year Growth

± 3.91%

Households in Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA have a median annual income of $79,828, which is more than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $75,156 in 2018, which represents a 6.22% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

$92,199

Average Male Salary in Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA

± $14,461

$66,526

Average Female Salary in Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA

± $12,619

In 2019, full-time male employees in Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA made 1.39 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA

White
$73,060 ± $10,068
Asian
$67,554 ± $42,458
Black
$52,487 ± $16,138

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA workers was White. These workers were paid 1.08 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.487

2019 Wage GINI in Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA

0.492

2018 Wage GINI in Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA

In 2019, the income inequality in Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA was 0.487 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.999% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA was Sammamish, Issaquah, Mercer Island & Newcastle Cities PUMA, WA with a value of $150,669, followed by Snoqualmie City, Cottage Lake, Union Hill & Novelty Hill PUMA, WA and Redmond, Kirkland Cities, Inglewood & Finn Hill PUMA, WA, with respective values of $144,935 and $133,649.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Males 45 - 54

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

7.25% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA (8.44k out of 116k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 45 - 54, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 55 - 64.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
5,818 ± 563
Black
815 ± 303
Asian
770 ± 287

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA is White, followed by Black and Asian.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

50.9k

2019 Value

3.3%

1 Year growth

± 3.3%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA grew at a rate of 3.3%, from 49.2k employees to 50.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA, are Registered nurses (1,631 people), Other managers (1,555 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,427 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA, by number of employees, are Registered nurses (1,631 people), Other managers (1,555 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,427 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA has an unusually high number of residents working as Marine engineers & naval architects (18.3 times higher than expected), Sailors & marine oilers, & ship engineers (11.6 times), and Credit authorizers, checkers, & clerks (6.82 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA, by average salary, are Dentists ($324,212), Insurance sales agents ($248,770), and Physicians ($243,975).

Industries

Employment by Industries

50.9k

2019 Value

3.3%

1 Year growth

± 3.3%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA grew at a rate of 3.3%, from 49.2k employees to 50.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA, are Construction (3,243 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,015 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,937 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA, though some of these residents may live in Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA, by number of employees, are Construction (3,243 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,015 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,937 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA has an unusually high number of Ship & boat building (13.4 times higher than expected), Water transportation (9.36 times), and Air transportation (4.02 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA, by average salary, are Agencies, brokerages, and other insurance related activities ($184,142), Drugs, sundries, & chemical & allied products merchant wholesalers ($179,097), and Scientific research & development services ($177,475).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Washington to other states, or from other states to Washington.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Washington product (by dollars) was Transport equip. with $105B, followed by Misc. mfg. prods. ($46.1B) and Mixed freight ($35.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Washington products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Washington.

$500B

2020 Value in Washington

$980B

Projected 2050 Value in Washington

95.8% growth

In 2020, total outbound Washington trade was $500B. This is expected to increase 95.8% to $980B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Washington trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Washington to other states, or from other states to Washington.

Most Common Trade Partners

Oregon
$34.9B
California
$26.9B
Hawaii
$23.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Washington domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Oregon with $34.9B, followed by California with $26.9B and Hawaii and $23.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Washington shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 58% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.97%). The most partisan county was King County, WA with 75% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing the state of Washington. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA. Showing the available data for Washington.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (58%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (38.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.97%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 58% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.97%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Washington for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Washington.

Joseph R Biden Jr.

Popular Vote for Washington

58% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Washington

King County, WA
75% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
San Juan County, WA
73.7% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Lincoln County, WA
73.2% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Washington was King County, WA with 75% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in Washington colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Washington

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Washington.

Patty Murray

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 1993

Maria Cantwell

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing Washington.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Washington over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Washington

Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Washington have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Pierce County (Northwest)--Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA awarded 1,748 degrees. The student population of Pierce County (Northwest)--Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA is skewed towards women, with 2,151 male students and 3,990 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Pierce County (Northwest)--Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA are White (861 and 52%), followed by Unknown (226 and 13.7%), Black or African American (153 and 9.24%), and Two or More Races (131 and 7.92%).

The largest universities in Pierce County (Northwest)--Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA by number of degrees awarded are Tacoma Community College (1,609 and 92%) and Faith International University (139 and 7.95%).

The most popular majors in Pierce County (Northwest)--Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (558 and 31.9%), Accounting Technology & Bookkeeping (165 and 9.44%), and Registered Nursing (99 and 5.66%).

The median tuition costs in Pierce County (Northwest)--Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA are $10,800 for private four year colleges, and $4,230 and $9,686 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
558 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
99 degree-majorss awarded
General Business
74 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Pierce County (Northwest)--Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 558 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Pierce County (Northwest)--Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Tacoma Community College
1,609 degrees awarded
Faith International University
139 degrees awarded

$4,230

Median In-State Public

$10,800

Median Private

In 2020, the Pierce County (Northwest)--Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA institution with the largest number of graduating students was Tacoma Community College with 1,609 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

624

Degrees Awarded to Men

1,124

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 624 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Pierce County (Northwest)--Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA, which is 0.555 times less than the 1,124 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Pierce County (Northwest)--Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
861 degrees awarded
Unknown
226 degrees awarded
Black or African American
153 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Pierce County (Northwest)--Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA was White students. These 861 degrees mean that there were 3.81 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 226 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA was $390,300 in 2019, which is 1.62 times larger than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $362,300 to $390,300, a 7.73% increase. The homeownership rate in Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA is 67.7%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA have an average commute time of 28.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$390,300

2019 Median

± $5,912

$362,300

2018 Median

± $6,818

In 2019, the median property value in Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA grew to to $390,300 from the previous year's value of $362,300.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$79,828

Median Household Income

± $2,235

47.2k

Number of Households

± 1,369

In 2019, the median household income of the 47.2k households in Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA grew to $79,828 from the previous year's value of $75,156.

The following chart displays the households in Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

67.7%

2019 Homeownership

67.5%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 67.7% of the housing units in Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67.5%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

28.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA have a longer commute time (28.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 4.57% of the workforce in Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (77.8%)
Carpooled (8.64%)
Worked At Home (7.69%)

In 2019, 77.8% of workers in Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.64%) and those who worked at home (7.69%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

96.2% of the population of Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA has health coverage, with 48.1% on employee plans, 12.2% on Medicaid, 14.5% on Medicare, 17.8% on non-group plans, and 3.54% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Washington was $7,913 in 2014. This is a 4% increase from the previous year ($7,609).

Primary care physicians in Washington see 1184 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.0845% increase from the previous year (1183 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1198 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 251 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Wahkiakum County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (14.8%). Additionally, Pend Oreille County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (41.6%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Washington.

1,184 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Washington

Primary care physicians in Washington see an average of 1,184 patients per year. This represents a 0.0845% increase from the previous year (1,183 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Washington in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Washington.

$7,913

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Washington

$4,328

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,851

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,997

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Washington (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4%, from $7,609 to $7,913.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

3.82%

Uninsured

48.1%

Employer Coverage

12.2%

Medicaid

14.5%

Medicare

17.8%

Non-Group

3.54%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA declined by 14.3% from 4.45% to 3.82%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.