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Union Hill-Novelty Hill

Washington · 22,683 residents · 24.244 sq mi
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Union Hill-Novelty Hill is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $154,375. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 11,418 residents. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $860,200. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents. Households here earn about 100% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
72% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,683
+101%since 2000
from 11,265 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
936 / sq mi
+101%since 2000
from 465 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.8
+17%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$154,375
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,061 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$79,281
+70%since 2000
from $46,538 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
78.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food5.7%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$860,200
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $404,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,290
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,199 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.6%
−11.1 ptssince 2000
from 93.7% in 2000
17.4% rent
Afford Score
5.6
+35%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(9,979)
Black0.8%(88)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(389)
Asian4.2%(477)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.5%(2,305)
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.6%(13,517)
Black1.4%(326)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(1,295)
Asian27.3%(6,190)
Other3.8%(851)
Diversity Score68.2%(15,469)
Diversity Score
68
+233%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
72.4%
+19.0 ptssince 2000
from 53.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 94.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
33.0%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
+82%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.3%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 65.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
73.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
30.5%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.5%
−94.5 ptssince 2013
from 96.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Union Hill-Novelty Hill, Washington?

Union Hill-Novelty Hill, Washington has about 22,683 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Union Hill-Novelty Hill, Washington?

The typical household in Union Hill-Novelty Hill, Washington earns about $154,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Union Hill-Novelty Hill, Washington expensive?

In Union Hill-Novelty Hill, Washington, the median home is worth about $860,200, and the typical rent is about $2,290 a month.

How educated are people in Union Hill-Novelty Hill, Washington?

About 72.4% of adults age 25 and over in Union Hill-Novelty Hill, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Union Hill-Novelty Hill, Washington?

About 2.2% of people in Union Hill-Novelty Hill, 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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