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CITY · 2010 ACS

Key Center

Washington · 3,692 residents · 14.626 sq mi
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Key Center is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $71,149. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. Median home value is $269,600. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,692
+4%vs 2011
vs 3,560 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
252 / sq mi
+4%vs 2011
vs 243 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
44.1
+9%vs 2011
vs 40.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,149
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $62,303 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,839
+13%vs 2011
vs $28,146 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
46.5%
+8.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.6% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
−5.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.4% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.373 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade15.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$269,600
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $264,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,022
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,054 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
67.7%
−16.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.5% in 2011
14.5% rent
Vacancy rate
23.3%
+5.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.9% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.0%
−5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.3% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.1%
−5.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
−11%vs 2011
vs 4.2 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(3,190)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(200)
Asian1.3%(47)
Other3.5%(123)
Diversity Score24.1%(857)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(3,246)
Black0.6%(22)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(166)
Asian1.4%(50)
Other5.3%(194)
Diversity Score27%(998)
Diversity Score
27
+12%vs 2011
vs 24 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.1%
+4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.0%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 92.7% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.2% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.6 min
+8%vs 2011
vs 33.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.7%
+2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 81.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.6% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.2%
−4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.9% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.8% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.4%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.6% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.5% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.2%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.4% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.5%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.9% in 2011
Female
48.6%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.1% in 2011
Foreign born
1.9%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.1% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.3%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.5% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Key Center, Washington?

Key Center, Washington has about 3,692 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Key Center, Washington earns about $71,149 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 $269,600, and the typical rent is about $1,022 a month.

How educated are people in Key Center, Washington?

About 28.1% 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 4.6% of people in Key Center, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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