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Greenwood

Washington · Seattle · 19,930 residents · 1.602 sq mi
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The short version

Greenwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $141,718. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $907,342. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Greenwood; 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 36.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
55% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,930
Population density
12,441 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$141,718
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$81,892
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information7.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$907,342
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,051
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.0%
45.0% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.4
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic69.8%(13,916)
Black3.1%(619)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(1,834)
Asian9.1%(1,822)
Other8.7%(1,739)
Diversity Score60.9%(12,134)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.8%(13,916)
Black3.1%(619)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(1,834)
Asian9.1%(1,822)
Other8.7%(1,739)
Diversity Score60.9%(12,134)
Diversity Score
61
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
69.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
44.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
11.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
33.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.7%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
80.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
66.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
Female
48.8%
Foreign born
13.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greenwood, Seattle, Washington?

Greenwood, Seattle, Washington has about 19,930 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Greenwood, Seattle, Washington earns about $141,718 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greenwood, Seattle, Washington expensive?

In Greenwood, Seattle, Washington, the median home is worth about $907,342, and the typical rent is about $2,051 a month.

How educated are people in Greenwood, Seattle, Washington?

About 69.3% of adults age 25 and over in Greenwood, Seattle, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 5.7% of people in Greenwood, 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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