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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

White Center

Washington · 20,975 residents · 2.275 sq mi
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White Center has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $40,480. Population has held roughly steady since 2009. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $150,500.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

20,975
+11%vs 2009
vs 18,870 in 2009
2000 – 2024
9,220 / sq mi
+11%vs 2009
vs 8,295 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
33.4
−8%vs 2009
vs 36.3 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 20002024
13K15K17K19K22K2000201020202024White Center
202415K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$40,480
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $44,208 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
$17,339
−19%vs 2009
vs $21,290 in 2009
US average: $21,522
14.7%
−4.8 ptsvs 2009
vs 19.5% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$150,500
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $290,100 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
$629
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $865 in 2009
US average: $602
55.9%
−2.2 ptsvs 2009
vs 58.1% in 2009
44.1% rent
3.7
−43%vs 2009
vs 6.6 in 2009
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic44.4%(8,384)
Black11%(2,075)
Hispanic / Latino16.7%(3,143)
Asian21.6%(4,074)
Diversity Score89%(16,798)
2000
White, non-Hispanic51.4%(10,785)
Black6.2%(1,304)
Hispanic / Latino12%(2,513)
Asian21%(4,399)
Diversity Score75.3%(15,784)
75
−15%vs 2009
vs 89 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.3%
−2.2 ptsvs 2009
vs 15.5% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.1%
−5.6 ptsvs 2009
vs 78.8% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
3.5%
−1.0 ptsvs 2009
vs 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.4 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in White Center, Washington?

White Center, Washington has about 20,975 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in White Center, Washington?

The typical household in White Center, Washington earns about $40,480 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is White Center, Washington expensive?

In White Center, Washington, the median home is worth about $150,500, and the typical rent is about $629 a month.

How educated are people in White Center, Washington?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in White Center, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in White Center, Washington?

About 14.7% of people in White Center, 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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