South Lake Union
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.
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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