Unified School District · WA
Tacoma Public Schools
Tacoma Public Schools is a unified school district in Washington with a community population of 233,321. The median household income is $87,576 and the median age is 37.9.
233,321
Population
4511
People / sq mi
$87,576
Median Income
37.9
Median Age
Tacoma Public Schools covers 52 sq mi of land at 4510.7 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 59.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 44.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.1% |
Economy & Income
$87,576
Median Household Income
$46,705
Per Capita Income
7.8%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment
Housing
$487,900
Median Home Value
$1,662
Median Rent
57.5%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
91.4%
High School+
35.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Tacoma Public Schools serves a community with a population of 233,321 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Washington.
The median household income in Tacoma Public Schools is $87,576, with a per capita income of $46,705. The poverty rate is 7.8%.
Tacoma Public Schools is 59.1% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 44.9% Asian, and 0.1% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Tacoma Public Schools, 91.4% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Tacoma Public Schools is $487,900, with a median rent of $1,662. The homeownership rate is 57.5%.
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Data for Tacoma Public Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 5308700).
Tacoma Public Schools stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US school districts, at roughly 4,511 people per square mile. With 233,321 residents, Tacoma Public Schools is a school district in Washington.
Households take in a median $87,576, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 7.8%, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $487,900, with typical rent around $1,662.
About 35.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, near the 35.0% national figure.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Tacoma Public Schools: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.