Tacoma, WA Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Tacoma was 221,776, a 0.99% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Tacoma's population was 219,593, a decline of 0.05% compared to a population of 219,693 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Tacoma, WA population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Tacoma increased by 28,080. In this period, the peak population was 221,776 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 193,696 - -
2001 194,978 1,282 0.66%
2002 196,713 1,735 0.89%
2003 195,635 -1,078 -0.55%
2004 194,577 -1,058 -0.54%
2005 193,936 -641 -0.33%
2006 194,880 944 0.49%
2007 195,176 296 0.15%
2008 197,653 2,477 1.27%
2009 200,084 2,431 1.23%
2010 198,324 -1,760 -0.88%
2011 199,635 1,311 0.66%
2012 201,687 2,052 1.03%
2013 202,295 608 0.3%
2014 203,929 1,634 0.81%
2015 207,010 3,081 1.51%
2016 210,610 3,600 1.74%
2017 213,776 3,166 1.5%
2018 216,495 2,719 1.27%
2019 218,098 1,603 0.74%
2020 219,693 1,595 0.73%
2021 219,593 -100 -0.05%
2022 221,776 2,183 0.99%
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Tacoma, WA population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Tacoma's population increased by 4,628 (2.39%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Tacoma's population increased by 21,369 (10.77%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Tacoma's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Tacoma's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 221,776. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Tacoma's population peaked in year 2022 at 221,776.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Tacoma's population was lowest in year 2000 at 193,696.

Tacoma, WA annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Tacoma grew year by year for 17 years and declined for 5 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Tacoma had an average annual population growth rate of 0.66% per year. Overall the population grew 14.50% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Tacoma's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Tacoma's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.66% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 2,083. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2015 to 2016, Tacoma's population grew the most with an increase of 3,600 (1.74%).

While from 2009 and 2010, Tacoma's population declined the most with a negative growth of 1,760 (-0.88%).

Things to know

Is Tacoma, WA population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Tacoma's population increased by 2,083 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 100 (0.05%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 2,183 (0.99%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Tacoma, WA changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Tacoma increased by 19,481 (9.63%). The population was highest at 221,776 in the year 2022 and lowest at 202,295 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.96%.

References

Datasets

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Tacoma, WA Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Tacoma population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Tacoma across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Tacoma was 221,776, a 0.99% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Tacoma population was 219,593, a decline of 0.05% compared to a population of 219,693 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Tacoma increased by 28,080. In this period, the peak population was 221,776 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Tacoma population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Tacoma is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Tacoma population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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