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Vashon

Washington · 9,934 residents · 36.962 sq mi
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Vashon is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $120,571. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $790,700. With a median age of 52.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,934
−2%since 2000
from 10,123 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
269 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 274 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.4
+20%since 2000
from 43.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$120,571
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,261 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$67,682
+112%since 2000
from $31,983 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.6%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.501
+24%since 2010
from 0.405 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$790,700
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $263,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,670
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $692 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
17.3% rent
Vacancy rate
23.5%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.6
+45%since 2000
from 4.5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(9,308)
Black0.4%(38)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(259)
Asian1.5%(155)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.2%(1,133)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(8,138)
Black0.4%(36)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(585)
Asian2.5%(248)
Other9.3%(927)
Diversity Score39.5%(3,925)
Diversity Score
40
+253%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 48.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 95.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.5 min
−16%since 2000
from 39.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
46.2%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
39.4%
+24.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 67.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.1%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
8.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2012
from 10.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.0%
−90.0 ptssince 2013
from 94.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2017
from 90.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 92.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.6%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 3.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vashon, Washington?

Vashon, Washington has about 9,934 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vashon, Washington?

The typical household in Vashon, Washington earns about $120,571 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vashon, Washington expensive?

In Vashon, Washington, the median home is worth about $790,700, and the typical rent is about $1,670 a month.

How educated are people in Vashon, Washington?

About 50.1% of adults age 25 and over in Vashon, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vashon, Washington?

About 11.1% of people in Vashon, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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