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White Center

Washington · 13,495 residents · 2.275 sq mi
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White Center has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,448. Population has fallen 36% since 2000, a loss of 7,480 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $302,700. The poverty rate of 25.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,495
−36%since 2000
from 20,975 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
5,932 / sq mi
−36%since 2000
from 9,220 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.1
+8%since 2000
from 33.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,448
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,480 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,852
+14%since 2000
from $17,339 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$302,700
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $150,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$932
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $629 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.8%
−14.1 ptssince 2000
from 55.9% in 2000
48.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.1
+92%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic51.4%(10,785)
Black6.2%(1,304)
Hispanic / Latino12%(2,513)
Asian21%(4,399)
Other0%
Diversity Score75.3%(15,784)
2010
White, non-Hispanic39.6%(5,341)
Black8.6%(1,159)
Hispanic / Latino21.5%(2,906)
Asian22.7%(3,065)
Other7.2%(974)
Diversity Score91.4%(12,328)
Diversity Score
91
+21%since 2000
from 75 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+72%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
65.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
12.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.0%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
48.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
29.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.1%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in White Center, Washington?

White Center, Washington has about 13,495 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in White Center, Washington earns about $42,448 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 $302,700, and the typical rent is about $932 a month.

How educated are people in White Center, Washington?

About 11.8% 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 25.0% of people in White Center, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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