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Central Park

Washington · 2,841 residents · 3.518 sq mi
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Central Park is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $81,734. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $236,900. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,841
+11%since 2000
from 2,558 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
808 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 727 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.1
+4%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Central Park
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,734
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,719 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,927
+76%since 2000
from $21,003 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.0%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$236,900
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $117,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$908
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $578 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
15.4% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+13%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score7.7%(198)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(2,333)
Black0.4%(11)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(182)
Asian1.9%(55)
Other4.6%(130)
Diversity Score31.6%(896)
Diversity Score
32
+308%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+69%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.8%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−89.2 ptssince 2013
from 92.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Central Park, Washington?

Central Park, Washington has about 2,841 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Central Park, Washington earns about $81,734 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 $236,900, and the typical rent is about $908 a month.

How educated are people in Central Park, Washington?

About 23.4% 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 10.2% 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 172 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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