NEIGHBORHOOD
Uptown
Washington · Seattle · 5,800 residents · 0.32 sq mi
The short version
Uptown is a neighborhood of 5,800 people in Seattle. 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. 17% of homes are owner-occupied. The median age is 31.5, younger than the US median of 38.9. There are 18,069 people per square mile. The foreign-born share is 27%. 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
Land area
0.32 sq mi
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%
Retail trade10.6%
Arts, entertainment, food7.1%
Other services5.5%
Public administration4.7%
Finance & insurance3.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
Wholesale trade1.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
Construction0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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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%
Persons per household
1.37 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
22.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic47.9%(2,780)
Black5%(288)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(606)
Asian28.3%(1,641)
Other8.4%(485)
2024
White, non-Hispanic47.9%(2,780)
Black5%(288)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(606)
Asian28.3%(1,641)
Other8.4%(485)
Diversity Score
84
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
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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SeattleDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024