Tacoma City (South) PUMA, WA

Public Use Microdata Area (PUMA)

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2024 Population
101,951
US Senator
Patty Murray
Democratic Party
US Senator
Maria Cantwell
Democratic Party
2024 Median Age
35.1
1.13% 1-year decrease
2024 Poverty Rate
13.9%
3.53% 1-year decrease
2024 Median Household Income
$79,207
4.25% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$411,500
8.12% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
51,119
4.54% 1-year decline

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25% of the households in Tacoma City (South) PUMA, WA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

92.9% of the residents in Tacoma City (South) PUMA, WA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Tacoma City (South) PUMA, WA are UEI College-Tacoma (325 degrees awarded in 2023), Summit Salon Academy (459550) (103 degrees), and BJ's Beauty & Barber College-Tacoma Campus (56 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Tacoma City (South) PUMA, WA was $411,500, and the homeownership rate was 59.8%.

Most people in Tacoma City (South) PUMA, WA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Tacoma City (South) PUMA, WA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Tacoma City (South) PUMA, WA is home to a population of 102k people, from which 92.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 15.9% of Tacoma City (South) PUMA, WA residents were born outside of the country (16.2k people).

In 2024, there were 3.24 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (45.1k people) in Tacoma City (South) PUMA, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.9k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 11.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Tacoma City (South) PUMA, WA are Spanish (9,205 households), Khmer (3,170 households), and Vietnamese (2,721 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
50,287
Women
48.9%
52,611
Men
51.1%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 102,898 inhabitants, with 51.1% men, and 48.9% women.

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Citizenship

92.9%
2024 Citizenship
92.5%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 92.9% of Tacoma City (South) PUMA, WA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Tacoma City (South) PUMA, WA was 92.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Tacoma City (South) PUMA, WA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    45.1k ± 2.16k
  2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    13.9k ± 1.33k
  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    11.8k ± 1.35k
17.8%
Hispanic Population
18.2k people

In 2024, there were 3.24 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (45.1k people) in Tacoma City (South) PUMA, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.9k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 11.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

17.8% of the people in Tacoma City (South) PUMA, WA are hispanic (18.2k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    3,931 ± 1,510 people
  2. Philippines
    2,032 ± 1,096 people
  3. Vietnam
    1,801 ± 1,033 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Tacoma City (South) PUMA, WA was Mexico, the natal country of 3,931 Tacoma City (South) PUMA, WA residents, followed by Philippines with 2,032 and Vietnam with 1,801.

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Foreign-Born Population

15.9%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
16.2k people
15.8%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
16.2k people

As of 2024, 15.9% of Tacoma City (South) PUMA, WA residents (16.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Tacoma City (South) PUMA, WA was 15.8%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    9,205 households (9.64%)
  2. Khmer
    3,170 households (3.32%)
  3. Vietnamese
    2,721 households (2.85%)

25% of the households in Tacoma City (South) PUMA, WA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 22.3%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Tacoma City (South) PUMA, WA was Spanish. 9.64% of the households in Tacoma City (South) PUMA, WA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    3,040 ± 506
  2. Vietnam
    1,713 ± 289
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,174 ± 303

Tacoma City (South) PUMA, WA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.77 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Tacoma City (South) PUMA, WA employs 51.1k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Tacoma City (South) PUMA, WA were Construction (4,186 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,264 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,882 people), and the highest paying industries were Computer Systems Design ($130,888), Lessors of real estate, and offices of real estate agents and brokers ($122,970), and Offices of physicians ($119,329).

Males in Tacoma City (South) PUMA, WA have an average income that is 1.18 times higher than the average income of females, which is $62,614. The income inequality in Tacoma City (South) PUMA, WA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.412, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
23,216
Women
45.4%
27,903
Men
54.6%

The workforce of Tacoma City (South) PUMA, WA in 2023 was 51,119 people, with 45.4% woman, and 54.6% men.

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Occupations

51.1k
2023 Value
−4.54%
1 Year decline
± −4.54%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Tacoma City (South) PUMA, WA declined at a rate of −4.54%, from 53.5k employees to 51.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Tacoma City (South) PUMA, WA, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,736 people), Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,624 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,273 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Tacoma City (South) PUMA, WA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

51.1k
2023 Value
−4.54%
1 Year decline
± −4.54%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Tacoma City (South) PUMA, WA declined at a rate of −4.54%, from 53.5k employees to 51.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Tacoma City (South) PUMA, WA, are Construction (4,186 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,264 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,882 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Tacoma City (South) PUMA, WA, though some of these residents may live in Tacoma City (South) PUMA, WA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$50,849
Median earning men ± $1,851
$46,720
Median earning women ± $2,145

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($69,688), Construction ($66,213), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,714).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($77,582), Information ($70,347), and Wholesale Trade ($57,361).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
3.62%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 3.58M people employed in Washington. This represents a 3.62% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.3%.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Kamala Harris with 57.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.4%).

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 Elections

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2024 Election Results
  1. Kamala Harris (57.2%)
    Democratic Party
  2. Donald J. Trump (39%)
    Republican Party
  3. Robert Kennedy (1.4%)
    Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Kamala Harris with 57.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.4%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Washington for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Washington

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Patty Murray
Senator from Washington3
Assumed office on January 3, 1993
Maria Cantwell
Senator from Washington1
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.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Tacoma City (South) PUMA, WA awarded 484 degrees. The student population of Tacoma City (South) PUMA, WA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 226 male students and 505 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Tacoma City (South) PUMA, WA are Unknown (203 and 41.9%), White (99 and 20.5%), Hispanic or Latino (74 and 15.3%), and Black or African American (44 and 9.09%).

The largest universities in Tacoma City (South) PUMA, WA by number of degrees awarded are UEI College-Tacoma (325 and 67.1%), Summit Salon Academy (459550) (103 and 21.3%), and BJ's Beauty & Barber College-Tacoma Campus (56 and 11.6%).

The most popular majors in Tacoma City (South) PUMA, WA are Medical Assistant (160 and 33.1%), General Cosmetology (72 and 14.9%), and Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (47 and 9.71%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 731 students enrolled in Tacoma City (South) PUMA, WA, 30.9% men and 69.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Unknown with 319 records, of which 66.5% were women and 33.5% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Medical Insurance Coding Specialist
    45 degrees awarded
  2. Medical Assistant
    160 degrees awarded
  3. Dental Assisting
    47 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Tacoma City (South) PUMA, WA was Medical Insurance Coding Specialist with 45 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. UEI College-Tacoma
    325 degrees awarded
  2. Summit Salon Academy (459550)
    103 degrees awarded
  3. BJ's Beauty & Barber College-Tacoma Campus
    56 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was UEI College-Tacoma with 325 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 95 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Tacoma City (South) PUMA, WA, which is 0.244 times less than the 389 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Unknown students. These 203 degrees mean that there were 2.05 times more degrees awarded to Unknown students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 99 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 2.79% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.72% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Tacoma City (South) PUMA, WA in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (24.6k), Some college (19.1k), and Bachelors Degree (13k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Tacoma City (South) PUMA, WA was $411,500 in 2024, which is 1.24 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $380,600 to $411,500, a 8.12% increase. The homeownership rate in Tacoma City (South) PUMA, WA is 59.8%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Tacoma City (South) PUMA, WA have an average commute time of 30.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Tacoma City (South) PUMA, WA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$411,500
Median Property Value 2024
±$6,839
$23,431
Median Property Taxes
±$1,260

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Tacoma City (South) PUMA, WA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

59.8%
Homeownership
2024
67.7%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 59.8% of the housing units in Tacoma City (South) PUMA, WA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 59.4%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$79,207
Median Household Income
± $2,996
39.2k
Number of Households
± 1,750

In 2024, the median household income of the 39.2k households in Tacoma City (South) PUMA, WA grew to $79,207 from the previous year's value of $75,981.

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Wage Distribution

0.412
2023 Wage GINI in Tacoma City (South) PUMA, WA
0.394
2022 Wage GINI in Tacoma City (South) PUMA, WA

In 2023, the income inequality in Tacoma City (South) PUMA, WA was 0.412 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 4.57% growth from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Tacoma City (South) PUMA, WA was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Tacoma City (South) PUMA, WA in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (68%)
  2. Carpooled (12.2%)
  3. Worked At Home (11.7%)

In 2024, 68% of workers in Tacoma City (South) PUMA, WA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.2%) and those who worked at home (11.7%).

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.

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Commute Time

30.3 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Tacoma City (South) PUMA, WA have a longer commute time (30.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 5.8% of the workforce in Tacoma City (South) PUMA, WA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Tacoma City (South) PUMA, WA (14k out of 101k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 55 - 64.

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

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.

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Health

91.2% of the population of Tacoma City (South) PUMA, WA has health coverage, with 41.4% on employee plans, 27.2% on Medicaid, 6.56% on Medicare, 13.6% on non-group plans, and 2.47% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Washington see 1,202 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,202 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1152 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 186 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,202 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Washington

Primary care physicians in Washington see an average of 1,202 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,202 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.6% under 18 years, 26.1% between 18 and 34 years, 38.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

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Uninsured People

8.79%
Uninsured
41.4%
Employer Coverage
27.2%
Medicaid
6.56%
Medicare
13.6%
Non-Group
2.47%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Tacoma City (South) PUMA, WA declined by 2.52% from 9.02% to 8.79%.

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