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Wedgwood

Washington · Seattle · 7,938 residents · 0.899 sq mi
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Wedgwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $160,266. 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 $1,022,431. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents. Households here earn about 29% more than the Seattle median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Wedgwood; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
74% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
68% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,938
Population density
8,830 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
41.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$160,266
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$86,909
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.447
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
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
$1,022,431
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,763
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.7%
32.3% rent
Vacancy rate
1.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.4
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic72.1%(5,721)
Black1.2%(94)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(562)
Asian12.8%(1,020)
Other6.8%(541)
Diversity Score56.8%(4,507)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.1%(5,721)
Black1.2%(94)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(562)
Asian12.8%(1,020)
Other6.8%(541)
Diversity Score56.8%(4,507)
Diversity Score
57
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
73.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
41.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
40.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
33.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
5.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
72.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
Female
48.8%
Foreign born
14.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wedgwood, Seattle, Washington?

Wedgwood, Seattle, Washington has about 7,938 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wedgwood, Seattle, Washington earns about $160,266 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wedgwood, Seattle, Washington expensive?

In Wedgwood, Seattle, Washington, the median home is worth about $1,022,431, and the typical rent is about $1,763 a month.

How educated are people in Wedgwood, Seattle, Washington?

About 73.9% of adults age 25 and over in Wedgwood, Seattle, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 4.1% of people in Wedgwood, 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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