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South Lake Union

Washington · Seattle · 15,491 residents · 0.873 sq mi
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South Lake Union is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $141,514. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 79% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $789,669. At a median age of 31.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up South Lake Union; 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 31.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
79% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
10% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,491
Population density
17,745 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
31.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$141,514
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$119,302
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information24%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food11.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
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
$789,669
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,363
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
9.6%
90.4% rent
Vacancy rate
10.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic42.5%(6,577)
Black5.2%(798)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(890)
Asian37.5%(5,811)
Other9.1%(1,415)
Diversity Score83.1%(12,872)
2024
White, non-Hispanic42.5%(6,577)
Black5.2%(798)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(890)
Asian37.5%(5,811)
Other9.1%(1,415)
Diversity Score83.1%(12,872)
Diversity Score
83
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
78.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
42.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
20.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
38.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
27.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
38.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
83.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
78.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.5%
Female
45.5%
Foreign born
37.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
62.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Lake Union, Seattle, Washington?

South Lake Union, Seattle, Washington has about 15,491 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Lake Union, Seattle, Washington?

The typical household in South Lake Union, Seattle, Washington earns about $141,514 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Lake Union, Seattle, Washington expensive?

In South Lake Union, Seattle, Washington, the median home is worth about $789,669, and the typical rent is about $2,363 a month.

How educated are people in South Lake Union, Seattle, Washington?

About 78.6% of adults age 25 and over in South Lake Union, Seattle, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Lake Union, Seattle, Washington?

About 9.4% of people in South Lake Union, 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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