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Key Center

Washington · 3,863 residents · 14.626 sq mi
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Key Center is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $85,455. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $366,500. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

3,863
+1%since 2019
from 3,806 in 2019
2010 – 2024
264 / sq mi
+1%since 2019
from 260 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
47.0
+5%since 2019
from 44.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
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20244K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$85,455
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $78,924 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
$42,475
+10%since 2019
from $38,646 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2019
from 54.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
3.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 6.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade18%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$366,500
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $318,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
$1,386
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,168 in 2019
US average: $1,124
88.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 85.0% in 2019
11.7% rent
4.3
+6%since 2019
from 4.0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(3,506)
Black1%(38)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(54)
Asian0.4%(15)
Other5.1%(193)
Diversity Score18.6%(707)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(3,192)
Black0.7%(28)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(205)
Asian1.2%(46)
Other6.5%(251)
Diversity Score32.1%(1,240)
32
+73%since 2019
from 19 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

26.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2019
from 22.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 96.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
8.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2019
from 4.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

38.4 min
+3%since 2019
from 37.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
75.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 76.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
1.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 3.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

6.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 7.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
54.7%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 54.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
34.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2019
from 27.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

51.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 53.1% in 2019
48.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 46.9% in 2019
1.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 2.5% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
4.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 6.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Key Center, Washington?

Key Center, Washington has about 3,863 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Key Center, Washington earns about $85,455 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 $366,500, and the typical rent is about $1,386 a month.

How educated are people in Key Center, Washington?

About 26.0% 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 3.5% 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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