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University District

Washington · Seattle · 31,358 residents · 1.79 sq mi
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The short version

University District has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,929. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $796,651. At a median age of 23.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 60% less than the Seattle median. These figures are approximated by combining the 9 census tracts that make up University District; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 23.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
68% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
9% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
31,358
Population density
17,518 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
23.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,929
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$31,838
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
40.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.544
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$796,651
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,747
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
8.6%
91.4% rent
Vacancy rate
11.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
46.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
67.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
16.3
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic46.5%(14,569)
Black4.2%(1,304)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(2,893)
Asian30.1%(9,452)
Other10%(3,140)
Diversity Score84.1%(26,381)
2024
White, non-Hispanic46.5%(14,569)
Black4.2%(1,304)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(2,893)
Asian30.1%(9,452)
Other10%(3,140)
Diversity Score84.1%(26,381)
Diversity Score
84
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
68.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
32.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
22.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
20.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
28.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
46.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
Female
51.9%
Foreign born
24.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
64.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in University District, Seattle, Washington?

University District, Seattle, Washington has about 31,358 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in University District, Seattle, Washington?

The typical household in University District, Seattle, Washington earns about $48,929 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is University District, Seattle, Washington expensive?

In University District, Seattle, Washington, the median home is worth about $796,651, and the typical rent is about $1,747 a month.

How educated are people in University District, Seattle, Washington?

About 68.3% of adults age 25 and over in University District, Seattle, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in University District, Seattle, Washington?

About 40.4% of people in University District, 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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