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Sumter, SC vs Tukwila, WA

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Highlights
- Household income in Tukwila, is 67% more than it is in Sumter and is 4% above the National Average.
- Sumter unemployment rate is 5.7%.
- Tukwila unemployment rate is 5.4%.
 Sumter, SCTukwila, WAUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.4%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock2.6%1.6%
 Future Job Growth26.2%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes8.0%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock0.0%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$25,109  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$71,688$69,021
 Family Median Income$56,587  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Sumter, SCTukwila, WAUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock5.3%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K6.4%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock6.3%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K12.4%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock8.7%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K6.3%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock12.7%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K9.4%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock22.8%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K4.2%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock5.6%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Sumter, SCTukwila, WAUnited States
 Management, business, finance12.5%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock7.1%6.5%
 Community, social services2.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock0.8%1.2%
 Education, library5.9%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock1.8%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology5.9%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock4.5%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement1.9%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock10.5%5.4%
 Building maintenance4.9%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock4.0%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support22.7%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair5.8%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock21.6%13.1%
Reviews for Sumter    11 Reviews

I work in Sumter. I have been thoroughly impressed by the talent that lives in the area. Folks who get it done. In terms of a place to live. Though Sumter has a  More

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Over 6 years ago

About me: I lived in Sumter from birth to around 22 years old. I have since lived in many states, and currently reside in CO, and love it. I prefer towns smaller than  More

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Over 14 years ago

We are a transplanted military family who always intended on retiring in Florida when we retired from the Air Force. We enjoy the small town feeling of Sumter and have  More

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Reviews for Tukwila    2 Reviews

I just completed a tour of Tukwila, and I have to say, I couldn't find a better place to bring the family for a weekend of fun. The water park is amazing! Rent a kayak  More

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Over 12 years ago

I've lived here for the last 23 years. WA is a great place to live. Climate is very mild. Recreational fun abounds.   More

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