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Startup

Washington · 555 residents · 4.276 sq mi
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Startup has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,525. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 262 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $359,600. At a median age of 31.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 32% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% 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

Total population
555
−32%since 2000
from 817 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
130 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 191 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
31.9
−19%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
5186117047978902000201020202024Startup
2024555
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,525
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,227 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,827
+104%since 2000
from $18,049 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.4%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.8%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.326
+29%since 2010
from 0.253 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade19.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 9.9%
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%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$359,600
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $175,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
74.1%
−13.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
25.9% rent
Vacancy rate
18.5%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.4%
−78.6 ptssince 2010
from 100.0% in 2010
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
+24%since 2000
from 4.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
8
RELATED:See current rent listings in Startup on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(717)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(34)
Asian1.6%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.5%(126)
2024
White, non-Hispanic45.6%(253)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino54.4%(302)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62%(344)
Diversity Score
62
+301%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
70.0%
−16.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
38.2%
−46.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
50.9%
+41.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.3%
−10.4 ptssince 2011
from 55.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.9%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.6%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
45.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
26.3%
+25.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
−45.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
−14.6 ptssince 2012
from 14.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.0%
−66.2 ptssince 2013
from 75.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+22.3 ptssince 2017
from 77.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
64.6%
−18.0 ptssince 2016
from 82.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
35.4%
+18.0 ptssince 2016
from 17.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Startup, Washington?

Startup, Washington has about 555 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Startup, Washington?

The typical household in Startup, Washington earns about $66,525 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Startup, Washington expensive?

In Startup, Washington, the median home is worth about $359,600.

How educated are people in Startup, Washington?

About 10.0% of adults age 25 and over in Startup, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Startup, Washington?

About 1.8% of people in Startup, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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