Tacoma is a major seaport and railroad terminus and one of the chief industrial cities in the Northwest. Once known as the lumber capital of America, it is still an important center for forest-products industries, with a growing high-technology sector and diversified light and heavy manufacturing. There are also shipyards and many docks.
The most common industries for males include: construction (10%), accommodation and food services (6%), public administration (6%), transportation equipment (5%), administrative and support and waste management services (5%), educational services (5%), and health care (5%).
The most common industries for females include: health care (17%), educational services (12%), accommodation and food serivces (7%), public administration (6%), social assistance (5%), finance and insurance (5%), professional, scientific, and technical services (4%).
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