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Central Park

Washington · 3,206 residents · 3.518 sq mi
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Central Park is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $99,127. Population has grown 25% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $335,500. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,206
+25%since 2000
from 2,558 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
911 / sq mi
+20%since 2009
from 757 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
47.6
+9%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Central Park
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 58.4%(270)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.8%(123)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.1%(197)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.9%(189)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.1%(99)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348.5%(271)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.1%(355)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5414.5%(465)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6422.1%(708)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749.6%(308)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.3%(201)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.6%(20)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$99,127
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,719 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,385
+111%since 2000
from $21,003 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.1%
+29.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.341
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.341 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services5.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Information4.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$335,500
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $117,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,117
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $578 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
12.0% rent
Vacancy rate
12.6%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.1%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
−1%since 2009
from 3.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
71
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(2,381)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(46)
Asian1.2%(30)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(2,618)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(94)
Asian2.8%(89)
Other12.6%(405)
Diversity Score
39
+384%since 2009
from 8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Salvadoran1.5%(49)
Mexican1.3%(43)
Asian origin
Cambodian1.6%(51)
Japanese0.6%(20)
Korean0.6%(18)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.6%(18)
Ancestry
German21.8%(698)
English18.4%(591)
Norwegian15.8%(507)
Irish11.5%(370)
Swedish8.8%(282)
Scottish3.1%(99)
Italian2.9%(94)
Finnish2.8%(89)
French2.3%(73)
Polish1.7%(53)
Austrian1.5%(49)
American1.4%(44)
+ 10 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh1.2%(39)
Dutch1%(33)
Croatian0.7%(23)
Hungarian0.7%(22)
Danish0.4%(14)
Swiss0.4%(12)
Ukrainian0.4%(12)
Scotch-Irish0.3%(11)
Russian0.3%(10)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Irish population · Largest Swedish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.4%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+84%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.3%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2012
from 11.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
−89.5 ptssince 2013
from 92.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.8%
+14.2 ptssince 2017
from 83.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2016
from 88.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2016
from 5.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married26.9%(373)
Married56.9%(790)
Widowed1.5%(21)
Divorced14.7%(204)
Women 15+
Never married19.3%(237)
Married62.9%(772)
Widowed3.9%(48)
Divorced13.9%(171)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Central Park, Washington?

Central Park, Washington has about 3,206 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Central Park, Washington?

The typical household in Central Park, Washington earns about $99,127 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Central Park, Washington expensive?

In Central Park, Washington, the median home is worth about $335,500, and the typical rent is about $1,117 a month.

How educated are people in Central Park, Washington?

About 26.8% of adults age 25 and over in Central Park, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Central Park, Washington?

About 6.4% of people in Central Park, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Central Park, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Central Park, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 537 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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