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Shoreline

Washington · 53,007 residents · 11.635 sq mi
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Shoreline is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $67,076. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $370,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
53,007
Unchangedsince 2000
from 53,025 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
4,556 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4,557 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.1
+7%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
51K54K57K60K62K2000201020202024Shoreline
202461K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,076
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,658 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,819
+35%since 2000
from $24,959 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
44.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$370,400
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $200,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$981
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $798 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.1%
−19.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
34.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.5
+42%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.2%(39,878)
Black2.7%(1,435)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(2,054)
Asian13.1%(6,960)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.8%(23,234)
2010
White, non-Hispanic67.9%(36,014)
Black4.9%(2,579)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(3,493)
Asian15.1%(7,995)
Other4.7%(2,518)
Diversity Score62.4%(33,062)
Diversity Score
62
+42%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 37.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+56%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
11.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
44.6%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
19.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.5%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shoreline, Washington?

Shoreline, Washington has about 53,007 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shoreline, Washington?

The typical household in Shoreline, Washington earns about $67,076 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shoreline, Washington expensive?

In Shoreline, Washington, the median home is worth about $370,400, and the typical rent is about $981 a month.

How educated are people in Shoreline, Washington?

About 42.8% of adults age 25 and over in Shoreline, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shoreline, Washington?

About 8.3% of people in Shoreline, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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