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Uptown

Washington · Seattle · 5,800 residents · 0.321 sq mi
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The short version

Uptown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $125,533. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $563,466. At a median age of 31.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Uptown; 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 31.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
74% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
17% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,800
Population density
18,069 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
31.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$125,533
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$111,525
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food7.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$563,466
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,209
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
17.3%
82.7% rent
Vacancy rate
12.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic47.9%(2,780)
Black5%(288)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(606)
Asian28.3%(1,641)
Other8.4%(485)
Diversity Score83.7%(4,856)
2024
White, non-Hispanic47.9%(2,780)
Black5%(288)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(606)
Asian28.3%(1,641)
Other8.4%(485)
Diversity Score83.7%(4,856)
Diversity Score
84
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
73.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
31.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
34.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
11.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
36.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
31.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
87.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
76.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.5%
Female
45.5%
Foreign born
27.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
70.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Uptown, Seattle, Washington?

Uptown, Seattle, Washington has about 5,800 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Uptown, Seattle, Washington earns about $125,533 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Uptown, Seattle, Washington expensive?

In Uptown, Seattle, Washington, the median home is worth about $563,466, and the typical rent is about $2,209 a month.

How educated are people in Uptown, Seattle, Washington?

About 73.5% of adults age 25 and over in Uptown, Seattle, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 8.7% of people in Uptown, 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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