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Tacoma was named after Mount Rainier, whose original name was Mount Tahoma, which derived from the Puyallup tacobet, or "mother of waters." |
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In 2000, the population's demographics of Tacoma, were evenly distributed: 25.8% under 18, 10.4% from 18 to 24, 31.6% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34. For every 100 females there were 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.3 males. |
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A number of noteworthy individuals have come from Tacoma, among them singer (United States singer and film actor (1904-1977)) Bing Crosby, authors Richard Brautigan and Frank Herbert, cartoonist Gary Larson, serial killer Ted Bundy, Ahmad Rashad, and Major League baseball player Ron Cey. |
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