Tacoma's 2018 Equity Index was generated by The Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race & Ethnicity for Tacoma's Office of Equity and Human Rights. The Equity Index represents 20 indicators within four social determinant categories based on the Tacoma 2025 Strategic Plan; Accessibility, Economy, Education, and Livability. The census block groups were classified between Very Low and Very High scores. Opportunity is defined as a situation or condition that places individuals in a position to be more likely to succeed or excel. Red census blocks represent communities that overall score above average among the indicators. They are labeled as such to help emphasize the disparities within the City. To learn more about the Equity Index, please visit CityofTacoma.org/EquityIndex