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Bitter Lake

Washington · Seattle · 12,318 residents · 1.191 sq mi
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The short version

Bitter Lake has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $87,024. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $669,867. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 30% less than the Seattle median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Bitter Lake; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
37% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,318
Population density
10,343 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
44.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,024
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$60,052
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.466
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.9%
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
$669,867
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,701
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
37.2%
62.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic55.7%(6,862)
Black8.4%(1,031)
Hispanic / Latino14.9%(1,834)
Asian11.6%(1,429)
Other9.4%(1,162)
Diversity Score79.8%(9,826)
2024
White, non-Hispanic55.7%(6,862)
Black8.4%(1,031)
Hispanic / Latino14.9%(1,834)
Asian11.6%(1,429)
Other9.4%(1,162)
Diversity Score79.8%(9,826)
Diversity Score
80
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
52.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
11.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
18.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
Female
56.1%
Foreign born
20.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bitter Lake, Seattle, Washington?

Bitter Lake, Seattle, Washington has about 12,318 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bitter Lake, Seattle, Washington?

The typical household in Bitter Lake, Seattle, Washington earns about $87,024 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bitter Lake, Seattle, Washington expensive?

In Bitter Lake, Seattle, Washington, the median home is worth about $669,867, and the typical rent is about $1,701 a month.

How educated are people in Bitter Lake, Seattle, Washington?

About 48.3% of adults age 25 and over in Bitter Lake, Seattle, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bitter Lake, Seattle, Washington?

About 12.1% of people in Bitter Lake, 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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