Population
2023
12.6% of 218 thousand people
Population poverty in Tacoma, Washington compared
How does Tacoma, Washington compare to other Washington and National averages?
Tacoma, Washington
12.6%
Washington
10.3% (-18% lower than Tacoma, Washington)
National average
12.5% (-1% lower than Tacoma, Washington)
Historical Timeline
historical data
2011 - 16.1%
The 2011 16.1% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 19.3%
The 2012 increase to 19.3% from 2011 represents a 3.2% increase YoY.
2013 - 17.7%
The 2013 decrease to 17.7% from 2012 represents a -1.6% decrease YoY.
2014 - 19.6%
The 2014 increase to 19.6% from 2013 represents a 1.9% increase YoY.
2015 - 16.2%
The 2015 decrease to 16.2% from 2014 represents a -3.4% decrease YoY.
2016 - 16.3%
The 2016 increase to 16.3% from 2015 represents a 0.1% increase YoY.
2017 - 14.9%
The 2017 decrease to 14.9% from 2016 represents a -1.4% decrease YoY.
2018 - 11.8%
The 2018 decrease to 11.8% from 2017 represents a -3.1% decrease YoY.
2019 - 12.6%
The 2019 increase to 12.6% from 2018 represents a 0.8% increase YoY.
2021 - 9.8%
The 2021 decrease to 9.8% from 2019 represents a -2.8% decrease YoY.
2022 - 14.2%
The 2022 increase to 14.2% from 2021 represents a 4.4% increase YoY.
2023 - 12.6%
The 2023 decrease to 12.6% from 2022 represents a -1.6% decrease YoY.
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