Tacoma, WA Profile
Tacoma, WA, population 195,898, is located
in Washington's Pierce county,
about 25.0 miles from Seattle and 27.2 miles from Bellevue.
Through the 90's Tacoma's population has grown by about 10%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of this decade the population of Tacoma has grown by about 1%.
Tacoma's property crime levels tend to be much higher than
Washington's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Tacoma tend to be much higher than Washington's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 49% |
| Females | 51% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 69% |
| African American | 11% |
| Native American | 2% |
| Asian | 8% |
| Hawaiian | 1% |
| Other/Mixed | 9% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 33.90 |
| Males | 32.70 |
| Females | 35.20 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 15.00% | | Under 20: | 14.00% |
| 20 to 40 | 16.00% | | 20 to 40: | 15.00% |
| 40 to 60 | 12.00% | | 40 to 60: | 13.00% |
| Over 60 | 6.00% | | Over 60: | 9.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 193,556 | N/A |
| 2001 | 195,458 | 0.98% |
| 2002 | 197,669 | 1.13% |
| 2003 | 197,176 | -0.25% |
| 2004 | 196,108 | -0.54% |
| 2005 | 195,898 | -0.11% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $37,879 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 1,074 |
| 2002 | 1,095 |
| 2003 | 1,079 |
| 2004 | 1,018 |
| 2005 | 1,013 |
| 2006 | 1,042 |
| 2007 | 1,046 |
| 2008 | 1,013 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Murder, Man-Slaughter |
15 |
19 |
13 |
13 |
13 |
21 |
14 |
15 |
| Forcible Rape |
143 |
171 |
149 |
175 |
120 |
142 |
140 |
142 |
| Robbery |
743 |
715 |
739 |
724 |
690 |
680 |
647 |
622 |
| Aggravated Assault |
1,211 |
1,277 |
1,253 |
1,114 |
1,191 |
1233 |
1258 |
1216 |
Property Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 8,268 |
| 2002 | 9,032 |
| 2003 | 8,046 |
| 2004 | 8,327 |
| 2005 | 8,454 |
| 2006 | 8,301 |
| 2007 | 7,596 |
| 2008 | 7,656 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Burglary |
2,920 |
3,032 |
3,028 |
2,997 |
3,255 |
3276 |
2628 |
2890 |
| Larceny, Theft |
10,033 |
11,728 |
10,096 |
10,361 |
9,989 |
9663 |
8986 |
9463 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft |
3,305 |
3,240 |
2,934 |
3,222 |
3,558 |
3601 |
3343 |
2718 |
| Arson |
123 |
115 |
112 |
97 |
101 |
123 |
90 |
75
|
Location
| Elevation | 380 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 48 Square Miles |
| Water Area | 12.5 Square Miles |
