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Seward Park

Washington · Seattle · 11,135 residents · 1.582 sq mi
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The short version

Seward Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $159,396. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $982,723. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents. Households here earn about 29% more than the Seattle median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Seward Park; 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 42.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
71% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,135
Population density
7,039 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
42.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$159,396
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$73,170
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
76.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services1%
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
$982,723
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,285
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.9%
29.1% rent
Vacancy rate
1.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.2
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic51.1%(5,688)
Black12.4%(1,385)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(1,146)
Asian17.1%(1,907)
Other9.1%(1,009)
Diversity Score84.4%(9,402)
2024
White, non-Hispanic51.1%(5,688)
Black12.4%(1,385)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(1,146)
Asian17.1%(1,907)
Other9.1%(1,009)
Diversity Score84.4%(9,402)
Diversity Score
84
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
64.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
42.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
11.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
33.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
59.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
Female
47.4%
Foreign born
18.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Seward Park, Seattle, Washington?

Seward Park, Seattle, Washington has about 11,135 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Seward Park, Seattle, Washington?

The typical household in Seward Park, Seattle, Washington earns about $159,396 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Seward Park, Seattle, Washington expensive?

In Seward Park, Seattle, Washington, the median home is worth about $982,723, and the typical rent is about $2,285 a month.

How educated are people in Seward Park, Seattle, Washington?

About 64.3% of adults age 25 and over in Seward Park, Seattle, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Seward Park, Seattle, Washington?

About 3.7% of people in Seward Park, 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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