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Downtown

Washington · Seattle · 8,479 residents · 0.36 sq mi
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The short version

Downtown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $143,763. 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 $839,695. At a median age of 34.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Downtown; 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
74% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
12% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,479
Population density
23,553 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$143,763
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$117,325
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.511
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food6.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$839,695
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,471
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
12.2%
87.8% rent
Vacancy rate
12.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic45.1%(3,823)
Black8.4%(708)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(417)
Asian34.9%(2,957)
Other6.8%(574)
Diversity Score82.6%(7,007)
2024
White, non-Hispanic45.1%(3,823)
Black8.4%(708)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(417)
Asian34.9%(2,957)
Other6.8%(574)
Diversity Score82.6%(7,007)
Diversity Score
83
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
73.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
37.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
16.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
18.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
38.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
24.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
53.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
75.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.8%
Female
42.2%
Foreign born
39.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
65.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Places similar to Downtown

Lakewood
Pop 7,812
Carmel Mountain
Pop 9,306
Ingleside
Pop 9,045
Glenview
Pop 8,495
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DOWNTOWN VS
Lakewood
Income$142,622−1%
Home value$1,002,235+19%
Population7,812−8%
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DOWNTOWN VS
Carmel Mountain
Income$142,699−1%
Home value$1,019,278+21%
Population9,306+10%
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DOWNTOWN VS
Ingleside
Income$140,283−2%
Home value$1,145,479+36%
Population9,045+7%
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DOWNTOWN VS
Glenview
Income$134,342−7%
Home value$1,297,181+54%
Population8,495same
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Downtown, Seattle, Washington?

Downtown, Seattle, Washington has about 8,479 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Downtown, Seattle, Washington earns about $143,763 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Downtown, Seattle, Washington expensive?

In Downtown, Seattle, Washington, the median home is worth about $839,695, and the typical rent is about $2,471 a month.

How educated are people in Downtown, Seattle, Washington?

About 73.8% of adults age 25 and over in Downtown, Seattle, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 14.2% of people in Downtown, 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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