Tacoma, WA Demographics
A map of Tacoma's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 120,118 | 54.8% |
Hispanic | 29,015 | 13.2% |
Black | 21,708 | 9.9% |
Multiracial | 20,090 | 9.2% |
Asian | 19,932 | 9.1% |
Native American/Other | 8,483 | 3.9% |
Tacoma, Washington had a population of 219,346 in 2020. It was 54.8% White, 9.9% Black, 9.1% Asian, 13.2% Hispanic, 3.9% Native American/Other, and 9.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Tacoma, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 639 places in Washington, Tacoma is the 3rd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Tacoma's White Population
120,118 residents of Tacoma identify as White, or 54.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Tacoma slightly less than the White share of the population of Washington (63.8% White). Of the 639 places in Washington, Tacoma is ranked #536 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Tacoma is more White than neighboring Midland (42.9% White). Tacoma is less White than neighboring Browns Point (80% White), Fircrest (68.1% White), Ruston (76.8% White), and Dash Point (74.7% White).
Tacoma's Black Population
21,708 residents of Tacoma identify as Black, or 9.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Tacoma slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Washington (3.8% Black). Of the 639 places in Washington, Tacoma is ranked #16 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Tacoma is more Black than neighboring Browns Point (1.7% Black), Fircrest (7.3% Black), Ruston (1.4% Black), Dash Point (2.2% Black), and Midland (8.8% Black).
Tacoma's Asian Population
19,932 residents of Tacoma identify as Asian, or 9.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Tacoma roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Washington (9.4% Asian). Of the 639 places in Washington, Tacoma is ranked #70 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Tacoma is more Asian than neighboring Browns Point (4% Asian), Fircrest (5.4% Asian), and Ruston (6.5% Asian). Tacoma is less Asian than neighboring Dash Point (9.9% Asian), and Midland (10.6% Asian).
Tacoma's Hispanic Population
29,015 residents of Tacoma identify as Hispanic, or 13.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Tacoma roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Washington (13.7% Hispanic). Of the 639 places in Washington, Tacoma is ranked #167 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Tacoma is more Hispanic than neighboring Browns Point (5.8% Hispanic), Fircrest (7.4% Hispanic), Ruston (6.5% Hispanic), and Dash Point (3.9% Hispanic). Tacoma is less Hispanic than neighboring Midland (25% Hispanic).
Tacoma's Native American/Other Population
8,483 residents of Tacoma identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 3.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Tacoma roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Washington (2.6% Native American/Other). Of the 639 places in Washington, Tacoma is ranked #93 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Tacoma is more Native American/Other than neighboring Browns Point (1.3% Native American/Other), Fircrest (1.4% Native American/Other), Ruston (1.1% Native American/Other), and Dash Point (2.4% Native American/Other). Tacoma is less Native American/Other than neighboring Midland (5.1% Native American/Other).
Tacoma's Multiracial Population
20,090 residents of Tacoma identify as Multiracial, or 9.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Tacoma roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Washington (6.6% Multiracial). Of the 639 places in Washington, Tacoma is ranked #53 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Tacoma is more Multiracial than neighboring Browns Point (7.1% Multiracial), Ruston (7.6% Multiracial), Dash Point (7% Multiracial), and Midland (7.6% Multiracial). Tacoma is less Multiracial than neighboring Fircrest (10.3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.