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Belltown

Washington · Seattle · 13,382 residents · 0.224 sq mi
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The short version

Belltown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $116,695. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $995,871. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Belltown; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
74% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
24% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,382
Population density
59,741 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$116,695
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$110,599
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.495
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information22.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food8%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$995,871
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,153
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
23.8%
76.2% rent
Vacancy rate
14.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.5
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic44.1%(5,900)
Black5.8%(774)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(1,111)
Asian33.9%(4,543)
Other7.9%(1,054)
Diversity Score84.2%(11,273)
2024
White, non-Hispanic44.1%(5,900)
Black5.8%(774)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(1,111)
Asian33.9%(4,543)
Other7.9%(1,054)
Diversity Score84.2%(11,273)
Diversity Score
84
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
74.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
36.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
19.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
36.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
29.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
45.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
80.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.9%
Female
46.1%
Foreign born
40.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
58.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belltown, Seattle, Washington?

Belltown, Seattle, Washington has about 13,382 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Belltown, Seattle, Washington?

The typical household in Belltown, Seattle, Washington earns about $116,695 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Belltown, Seattle, Washington expensive?

In Belltown, Seattle, Washington, the median home is worth about $995,871, and the typical rent is about $2,153 a month.

How educated are people in Belltown, Seattle, Washington?

About 74.5% of adults age 25 and over in Belltown, Seattle, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Belltown, Seattle, Washington?

About 11.8% of people in Belltown, Seattle, 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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