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Ravensdale

Washington · 198 residents · 1.239 sq mi
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Ravensdale is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $207,386. Population has fallen 76% since 2000, a loss of 618 residents. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $1,400,000. With a median age of 51.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 257%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
198
−76%since 2000
from 816 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
160 / sq mi
−76%since 2000
from 659 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.8
+28%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
315331K2K2K2000201020202024Ravensdale
2024198
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$207,386
+154%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,850 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$75,662
+167%since 2000
from $28,300 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
84.0%
+24.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.288
−5%since 2010
from 0.302 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance20.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade19.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food19.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services15.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,400,000
+257%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $215,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
16.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.3%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+86.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.8
+41%since 2000
from 4.8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
97
RELATED:See current rent listings in Ravensdale on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(779)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(10)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(31)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(159)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(7)
Asian5.1%(10)
Other11.1%(22)
Diversity Score42.4%(84)
Diversity Score
42
+1032%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.6%
+45.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
54.2 min
+145%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.0%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% 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
16.0%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 73.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.3%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
73.6%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
20.7%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−53.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2012
from 9.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.1%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2017
from 79.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.8%
−21.5 ptssince 2016
from 97.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.6%
+11.9 ptssince 2016
from 2.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ravensdale, Washington?

Ravensdale, Washington has about 198 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ravensdale, Washington?

The typical household in Ravensdale, Washington earns about $207,386 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ravensdale, Washington expensive?

In Ravensdale, Washington, the median home is worth about $1,400,000.

How educated are people in Ravensdale, Washington?

About 55.6% of adults age 25 and over in Ravensdale, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ravensdale, Washington?

About 6.6% of people in Ravensdale, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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