Census tract · Pierce County
Census Tract 731.21, Pierce County, Washington
Census Tract 731.21, GEOID 53053073121, in Pierce County, Washington, mostly within South Hill (84% of its census blocks). 4,763 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±488); the 2020 Census counted 5,246.
Residents, 2020-2024
4,763
±488 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 5,246
Median household income
$124,871
±$14,814 (90% margin)
Pierce County: $99,564
Median home value
$571,900
±$23,035 (90% margin)
Pierce County: $526,600
Median gross rent
$2,133
±$534 (90% margin)
Pierce County: $1,806
Where is Census Tract 731.21?
Census Tract 731.21 is one of 193 census tracts in Pierce County, Washington. It covers 1.10 square miles of land, 4,769 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 53053073121, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| South Hill | 84% |
| Frederickson | 16% |
5 census tracts border Census Tract 731.21: Tract 731.20 ($107,950), Tract 731.22 ($126,591), Tract 731.26 ($115,265), Tract 731.27 ($93,558) and Tract 731.31 ($87,083). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 731.21?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 731.21's population at 4,763 (±488) in 1,641 households; the 2020 Census counted 5,246 residents and 1,753 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 731.21 | South Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,763 ±488 | 68,025 |
| Households | 1,641 ±158 | 23,277 |
| Average household size | 2.88 ±0.17 | 2.91 |
| Housing units | 1,673 ±165 | 23,807 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 731.21?
The median resident of Census Tract 731.21 is 37.5 years old; 27.3% are under 18 and 13.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 61.2%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 17.9%. 6.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 731.21 | South Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.5 ±4.6 | 35.3 |
| Under 18 years | 27.3% ±3.5 pts | 28.2% |
| 65 years and over | 13.5% ±2.1 pts | 11.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.0% ±5.0 pts | 11.3% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 61.2% ±6.9 pts | 59.9% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±1.1 pts | 7.7% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 7.7% ±2.5 pts | 7.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±1.2 pts | 1.4% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 17.9% ±7.1 pts | 11.4% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 0.4% |
| Born outside the United States | 6.7% ±2.7 pts | 11.5% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 12.4% ±4.4 pts | 14.8% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 13.3% ±4.2 pts | 11.4% |
| With a disability | 5.4% ±1.7 pts | 11.5% |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.5% ±1.4 pts | 5.1% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.2% ±2.8 pts | 93.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 45.4% ±7.9 pts | 32.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.4% ±4.4 pts | 11.1% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.7% ±4.4 pts | 86.0% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Census Tract 731.21 earn?
Half of the 1,641 households in Census Tract 731.21 earn less than $124,871 a year (±$14,814), against $99,564 across Pierce County: 40th highest of the county's 192 tracts with a reliable estimate. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 731.21 | South Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $124,871 ±$14,814 | $113,130 |
| Mean household income | $138,962 ±$15,033 | $133,714 |
| Per capita income | $49,198 ±$4,402 | $46,140 |
| People below the poverty line | 4.7% ±3.0 pts | 7.2% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 4.2% ±5.6 pts | 9.3% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 1.5% ±1.5 pts | 7.8% |
| Households with a computer | 98.5% ±1.6 pts | 98.6% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.7% ±4.0 pts | 97.1% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Census Tract 731.21?
Owners occupy 91.5% of Census Tract 731.21's occupied homes and renters 8.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $571,900 by its owner (±$23,035). The median renter pays $2,133 a month including utilities, and 57.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 731.21 | South Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $571,900 ±$23,035 | $543,600 |
| Median gross rent | $2,133 ±$534 | $2,088 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 57.6% ±37.6 pts | 37.4% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,402 ±$114 | $2,452 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 91.5% ±5.2 pts | 70.5% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 8.5% ±5.2 pts | 29.5% |
| Housing units | 1,673 ±165 | 23,807 |
| Single-family detached homes | 92.3% ±4.5 pts | 72.1% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 5.1% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 3.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.1% ±3.2 pts | 15.9% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.7% |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 2.8% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Census Tract 731.21 get to work?
72.0% of Census Tract 731.21's workers drive alone and 16.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 38.7 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 731.21 | South Hill |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.2% ±4.8 pts | 69.7% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.2% ±1.5 pts | 4.2% |
| Drove alone to work | 72.0% ±6.7 pts | 74.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.5% ±3.7 pts | 6.7% |
| Public transportation | 3.1% ±2.3 pts | 1.3% |
| Walked | 0.4% ±0.8 pts | 0.9% |
| Worked from home | 16.8% ±6.8 pts | 15.1% |
| Mean travel time to work | 38.7 min ±4.1 | 33.9 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Census Tract 731.21 compare with the other tracts in Pierce County?
Among Pierce County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 731.21 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Pierce County | In South Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 94th of 193 | 9th of 14 |
| Residents per square mile | 59th of 193 | 6th of 14 |
| Median household income | 40th of 192 | 4th of 14 |
| Per capita income | 74th of 193 | 4th of 14 |
| Median home value | 63rd of 184 | 2nd of 14 |
| Median gross rent | 56th of 186 | 6th of 14 |
| Poverty rate | 111th of 126 | 5th of 6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33rd of 191 | 1st of 14 |
| Median age | 104th of 193 | 5th of 14 |
| Owner-occupied share | 13th of 186 | 2nd of 14 |
The tracts next to it on Pierce County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 731.22 | 37th | $126,591±$19,340 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 731.15 | 38th | $126,528±$17,446 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 702.07 | 39th | $125,310±$6,652 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 731.21 | 40th | $124,871±$14,814 |
| Tract 714.11 | 41st | $124,276±$19,654 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 719.02 | 42nd | $123,750±$44,060 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 724.09 | 42nd | $123,750±$16,273 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 731.21?
1 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 731.21 on this page carries a coefficient of variation over 40% and is marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
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