Statistic Central Tacoma Washington
Population 21,606 215,766 7,614,893
Population density (sq mi) 5,349 4,340 117
Median age 38.7 36.0 37.6
Male/Female ratio 1.0:1 1.0:1 1.0:1
Married (15yrs & older) n/a 48% 56%
Families w/ Kids under 18 41% 43% 44%
Speak English n/a 82% 81%
Speak Spanish n/a 7% 8%
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Demographics Quick Facts

  • The population density in Central is 23% higher than Tacoma
  • The median age in Central is 7% higher than Tacoma
  • In Central 66.56% of the population is White
  • In Central 11.06% of the population is Black
  • In Central 4.72% of the population is Asian

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      Central racial demographics

      Race Central Tacoma Washington
      White 66.56% 63.08% 77.34%
      Black 11.06% 10.73% 3.63%
      Asian 4.72% 8.79% 7.80%
      American Indian 2.13% 1.75% 1.33%
      Native Hawaiian 0.90% 1.02% 0.63%
      Mixed race 9.81% 10.64% 5.34%
      Other race 4.82% 3.98% 3.92%
      In Central, 11.9% of people are of Hispanic or Latino origin.
      Please note: Hispanics may be of any race, so also are included in any/all of the applicable race categories above.

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      Source: The Central, Tacoma, WA demographics data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).