Tacoma is Washington state's third-largest city, with approximately 199,826 residents. Tacoma became known as the City of Destiny in 1887 after it was designated as the Northern Pacific Railroad's western terminus in 1873. Scores of immigrants flocked to our city then; and now as the city undergoes a thriving renaissance, we’re seeing another surge of immigration as residents and investors flock to this great destination. Tacoma has again emerged as the urban heart of the South Puget Sound. The City's website offers a snapshot of this inviting Northwest community, and why more and more people are calling Tacoma their City of Destiny, and most of all, their destination for living, working, playing and staying. The City provides a number of direct services to citizens, from picking up garbage and recycling to aiding low income individuals and senior citizens.
