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Key Center

Washington · 3,544 residents · 14.626 sq mi
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Key Center is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $105,781. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $613,200. With a median age of 45.9, 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 45.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

3,544
−2%since 2023
from 3,619 in 2023
2010 – 2024
242 / sq mi
−2%since 2023
from 247 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
45.9
+1%since 2023
from 45.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
3K4K4K4K4K201020202024Key Center
20244K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$105,781
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $100,405 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$54,349
+9%since 2023
from $49,893 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 66.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
7.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.397
−4%since 2023
from 0.414 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$613,200
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $558,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$1,705
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,641 in 2023
US average: $1,442
87.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 88.2% in 2023
12.3% rent
15.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 15.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
22.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 24.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
50.8%
−13.1 ptssince 2023
from 64.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
5.8
+4%since 2023
from 5.6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(3,168)
Black0.3%(11)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(79)
Asian0%(0)
Other10%(361)
Diversity Score27.9%(1,010)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(2,979)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(148)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.8%(417)
Diversity Score34.7%(1,231)
35
+24%since 2023
from 28 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

30.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 28.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 97.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
11.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

36.1 min
−3%since 2023
from 37.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
76.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 70.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
11.4%
−7.9 ptssince 2023
from 19.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
10.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
2.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

6.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
59.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 57.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
12.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
51.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2023
from 43.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

50.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 48.8% in 2023
49.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 51.2% in 2023
2.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
7.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
17.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 18.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
3.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
97.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 95.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
97.6%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 97.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
1.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Key Center, Washington?

Key Center, Washington has about 3,544 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Key Center, Washington?

The typical household in Key Center, Washington earns about $105,781 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Key Center, Washington expensive?

In Key Center, Washington, the median home is worth about $613,200, and the typical rent is about $1,705 a month.

How educated are people in Key Center, Washington?

About 30.3% of adults age 25 and over in Key Center, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Key Center, Washington?

About 7.7% of people in Key Center, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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

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