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Vashon

Washington · 11,055 residents · 36.962 sq mi
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Vashon is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,368. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 54% 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 $551,400. With a median age of 53.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,055
+9%since 2000
from 10,123 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
299 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 274 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.1
+22%since 2000
from 43.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,368
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,261 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,999
+63%since 2000
from $31,983 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$551,400
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $263,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,188
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $692 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
20.1% rent
Afford Score
7.0
+56%since 2000
from 4.5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(9,296)
Black0.7%(73)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(631)
Asian2%(226)
Other3.9%(429)
Diversity Score29.2%(3,223)
Diversity Score
29
+161%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 48.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 95.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
24.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.5 min
+2%since 2000
from 39.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
44.4%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.5%
−9.7 ptssince 2011
from 67.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.9%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
55.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
6.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−88.9 ptssince 2013
from 94.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vashon, Washington?

Vashon, Washington has about 11,055 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vashon, Washington?

The typical household in Vashon, Washington earns about $78,368 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 $551,400, and the typical rent is about $1,188 a month.

How educated are people in Vashon, Washington?

About 53.9% 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 9.0% of people in Vashon, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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