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White Center

Washington · 16,631 residents · 2.275 sq mi
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White Center has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,750. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 4,344 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $425,100. Despite a median home value of $425,100, the poverty rate sits 33% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 88%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,631
−21%since 2000
from 20,975 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
7,310 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 9,220 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.0
+8%since 2000
from 33.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,750
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,480 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,028
+79%since 2000
from $17,339 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.0%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical9.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$425,100
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $150,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,338
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $629 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 55.9% in 2000
49.4% rent
Afford Score
6.9
+85%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic33%(5,495)
Black14.2%(2,365)
Hispanic / Latino22.4%(3,730)
Asian21.4%(3,564)
Other9.4%(1,558)
Diversity Score96%(15,963)
Diversity Score
96
+28%since 2000
from 75 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.2%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
+94%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
60.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 68.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.3%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
35.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.5%
−62.4 ptssince 2013
from 74.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in White Center, Washington?

White Center, Washington has about 16,631 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in White Center, Washington earns about $61,750 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 $425,100, and the typical rent is about $1,338 a month.

How educated are people in White Center, Washington?

About 26.2% 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 17.0% of people in White Center, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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