Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA

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2020 Population

139,909

2.12% 1-year growth

US Senator

Patty Murray

Democratic Party

US Senator

Maria Cantwell

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

34.3

1.15% 1-year decrease

2020 Poverty Rate

14.4%

2.18% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$63,484

4.89% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$267,700

13.5% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

64,553

3.8% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA had a population of 140k people with a median age of 34.3 and a median household income of $63,484. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA grew from 137,009 to 139,909, a 2.12% increase and its median household income grew from $60,522 to $63,484, a 4.89% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA are White (Non-Hispanic) (49.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (12%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (9.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (8.67%), and White (Hispanic) (6.9%).

25% of the households in Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway 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.

92.8% of the residents in Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Pierce County (South Central)--Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA are Pacific Lutheran University (954 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA was $267,700, and the homeownership rate was 61.5%.

Most people in Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 33.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA was 2 cars per household.

Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA borders Tacoma City (Central) PUMA, WA, Lakewood City & Joint Base Lewis-McChord PUMA, WA, Tacoma (Port) & Bonney Lake (Northwest) Cities PUMA, WA, Puyallup City & South Hill PUMA, WA, and Graham, Elk Plain & Prairie Ridge PUMA, WA.

Population & Diversity

Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA is home to a population of 140k people, from which 92.8% are citizens. As of 2020, 14.9% of Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA residents were born outside of the country (20.8k people).

In 2020, there were 4.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (68.8k people) in Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 16.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 13k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA are Spanish (13,429 households), Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages (3,021 households), and Khmer (2,405 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

69,546

Women

49.7%

70,308

Men

50.3%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 139,854 inhabitants, with 50.3% men, and 49.7% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

92.8%

2020 Citizenship

92.5%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 92.8% of Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA was 92.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA

White (Non-Hispanic)
68.8k ± 2.3k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
16.8k ± 1.88k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
13k ± 1.56k

16.4%

Hispanic Population

23k people

16.4% of the people in Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA are hispanic (23k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
5,056 ± 1,714 people
Philippines
2,258 ± 1,157 people
Korea
2,073 ± 1,110 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA was Mexico, the natal country of 5,056 Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA residents, followed by Philippines with 2,258 and Korea with 2,073.

Foreign-Born Population

14.9%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

20.8k people

15.1%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

20.7k people

As of 2020, 14.9% of Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA residents (20.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA was 15.1%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
13,429 households (10.3%)
Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages
3,021 households (2.32%)
Khmer
2,405 households (1.85%)

25% of the households in Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.5%. 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 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA was Spanish. 10.3% of the households in Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
4,619 ± 540
Vietnam
3,822 ± 491
Gulf War (1990s)
2,366 ± 332

Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.21 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA employs 64.6k people. The largest industries in Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA are Construction (5,344 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,322 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,237 people), and the highest paying industries are Computer Systems Design ($101,703), Nondepository credit & related activities ($86,133), and Rail transportation ($81,872).

Males in Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA have an average income that is 1.13 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,603. The income inequality in Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.375, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

30,096

Women

46.6%

34,457

Men

53.4%

The workforce of Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA in 2020 was 64,553 people, with 46.6% woman, and 53.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA.

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Occupations

64.6k

2020 Value

3.8%

1 Year growth

± 3.8%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA grew at a rate of 3.8%, from 62.2k employees to 64.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,594 people), Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (2,043 people), and Personal care aides (1,906 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA.

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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Industries

Employment by Industries

64.6k

2020 Value

3.8%

1 Year growth

± 3.8%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA grew at a rate of 3.8%, from 62.2k employees to 64.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA, are Construction (5,344 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,322 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,237 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA, though some of these residents may live in Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,750

Median earning men ± $1,007

$32,476

Median earning women ± $1,279

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Information ($63,505), Public Administration ($56,756), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,417).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($56,862), Information ($47,344), and Manufacturing ($43,244).

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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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

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$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

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.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Washington

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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 Elections

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 Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA awarded 954 degrees. The student population of Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 1,018 male students and 1,889 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA are White (584 and 63.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (105 and 11.4%), Asian (86 and 9.33%), and Two or More Races (86 and 9.33%).

The largest universities in Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA by number of degrees awarded are Pacific Lutheran University (954 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Pierce County (South Central)--Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA are General Business Administration & Management (127 and 13.3%), Registered Nursing (82 and 8.6%), and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (52 and 5.45%).

The median tuition cost in Pierce County (South Central)--Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA for private four year colleges is $45,440.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 86.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 2,907 (35% men and 65% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 2,907 students enrolled in Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA, 35% men and 65% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,651 records, of which 64.6% were women and 35.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Kinesiology & Exercise Science
52 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
97 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
82 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Pierce County (South Central)--Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA was Kinesiology & Exercise Science with 52 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Pierce County (South Central)--Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Pacific Lutheran University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

954 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Pacific Lutheran University with 954 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 335 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA, which is 0.541 times less than the 619 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 584 degrees mean that there were 5.56 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 105 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($45,440) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($760) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($900) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2020, 1.52% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.25% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (35.2k), Some college (28k), and Secondary Education (17.1k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA was $267,700 in 2020, which is 1.16 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $235,900 to $267,700, a 13.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA is 61.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA have an average commute time of 33.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA is $63,484. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA was Sammamish, Issaquah, Mercer Island & Newcastle Cities PUMA, WA with a value of $154,489, followed by Snoqualmie City, Cottage Lake, Union Hill & Novelty Hill PUMA, WA and Greater Bellevue City PUMA, WA, with respective values of $140,076 and $130,834.

Housing

Property

$267,700

Median Property Value 2020

±$3,971

$30,066

Median Property Taxes

±$1,316

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), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

61.5%

Homeownership

2020

67.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 61.5% of the housing units in Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 58.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA was Sammamish, Issaquah, Mercer Island & Newcastle Cities PUMA, WA with a value of $154,489, followed by Snoqualmie City, Cottage Lake, Union Hill & Novelty Hill PUMA, WA and Greater Bellevue City PUMA, WA, with respective values of $140,076 and $130,834.

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

Household Income

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

$63,484

Median Household Income

± $1,568

48.9k

Number of Households

± 1,804

In 2020, the median household income of the 48.9k households in Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA grew to $63,484 from the previous year's value of $60,522.

The following chart displays the households in Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway 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.

Wage Distribution

0.375

2020 Wage GINI in Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA

0.375

2019 Wage GINI in Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA

In 2020, the income inequality in Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA was 0.375 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0778% growth from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (76.4%)
Carpooled (11.3%)
Public Transit (4.41%)

In 2020, 76.4% of workers in Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.3%) and those who used public transit to get to work (4.41%).

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.

Commute Time

33.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA have a longer commute time (33.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 5.87% of the workforce in Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway 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), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA (19.8k out of 138k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA is White, followed by Hispanic 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.

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.

Health

91.8% of the population of Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA has health coverage, with 40.6% on employee plans, 25.4% on Medicaid, 6.52% on Medicare, 14.2% on non-group plans, and 5.07% 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.

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.

Y-Axis

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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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.

Community Mobility

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

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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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.8% under 18 years, 23.8% between 18 and 34 years, 38% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.22%

Uninsured

40.6%

Employer Coverage

25.4%

Medicaid

6.52%

Medicare

14.2%

Non-Group

5.07%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Tacoma City (South), Parkland & Spanaway PUMA, WA declined by 7.75% from 8.91% to 8.22%.

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