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Central

Washington · Seattle · 6,661 residents · 0.27 sq mi
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The short version

Central is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $97,358. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $841,281. At a median age of 34.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Central; 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 34.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
71% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
23% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,661
Population density
24,670 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,358
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$89,676
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.509
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food9%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$841,281
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,824
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
23.2%
76.8% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic56.7%(3,775)
Black13%(863)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(517)
Asian15%(1,001)
Other7.6%(505)
Diversity Score78.5%(5,226)
2024
White, non-Hispanic56.7%(3,775)
Black13%(863)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(517)
Asian15%(1,001)
Other7.6%(505)
Diversity Score78.5%(5,226)
Diversity Score
78
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
71.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
29.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
19.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
35.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
6.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
25.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
81.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
75.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
Female
51.4%
Foreign born
16.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Central, Seattle, Washington?

Central, Seattle, Washington has about 6,661 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Central, Seattle, Washington earns about $97,358 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Central, Seattle, Washington expensive?

In Central, Seattle, Washington, the median home is worth about $841,281, and the typical rent is about $1,824 a month.

How educated are people in Central, Seattle, Washington?

About 71.2% of adults age 25 and over in Central, Seattle, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 10.8% of people in Central, 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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