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Capitol Hill

Washington · Seattle · 37,590 residents · 1.592 sq mi
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The short version

Capitol Hill is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $121,838. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 76% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $812,989. At a median age of 34.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 11 census tracts that make up Capitol Hill; 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 34.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
76% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
28% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
37,590
Population density
23,612 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$121,838
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$101,372
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.457
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food8%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$812,989
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,002
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
27.8%
72.2% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic64.2%(24,114)
Black3.9%(1,475)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(3,189)
Asian13.3%(4,987)
Other10.2%(3,825)
Diversity Score69%(25,927)
2024
White, non-Hispanic64.2%(24,114)
Black3.9%(1,475)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(3,189)
Asian13.3%(4,987)
Other10.2%(3,825)
Diversity Score69%(25,927)
Diversity Score
69
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
76.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
29.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
23.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
19.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
33.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
15.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.9%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
33.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
84.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
72.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.6%
Female
43.4%
Foreign born
13.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Capitol Hill, Seattle, Washington?

Capitol Hill, Seattle, Washington has about 37,590 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Capitol Hill, Seattle, Washington?

The typical household in Capitol Hill, Seattle, Washington earns about $121,838 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Capitol Hill, Seattle, Washington expensive?

In Capitol Hill, Seattle, Washington, the median home is worth about $812,989, and the typical rent is about $2,002 a month.

How educated are people in Capitol Hill, Seattle, Washington?

About 76.0% of adults age 25 and over in Capitol Hill, Seattle, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Capitol Hill, Seattle, Washington?

About 8.5% of people in Capitol Hill, 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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