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Whittier Heights

Washington · Seattle · 10,416 residents · 0.819 sq mi
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The short version

Whittier Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $171,856. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 77% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $963,485. Households here earn about 39% more than the Seattle median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Whittier Heights; 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 36.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
77% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
62% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,416
Population density
12,718 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.9
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$171,856
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$92,845
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food6.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$963,485
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,277
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.6%
38.4% rent
Vacancy rate
2.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(8,009)
Black1.3%(139)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(671)
Asian7.6%(792)
Other7.7%(805)
Diversity Score49.1%(5,113)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(8,009)
Black1.3%(139)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(671)
Asian7.6%(792)
Other7.7%(805)
Diversity Score49.1%(5,113)
Diversity Score
49
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
76.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
32.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
34.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
44.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
72.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
Female
49.9%
Foreign born
15.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whittier Heights, Seattle, Washington?

Whittier Heights, Seattle, Washington has about 10,416 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Whittier Heights, Seattle, Washington?

The typical household in Whittier Heights, Seattle, Washington earns about $171,856 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Whittier Heights, Seattle, Washington expensive?

In Whittier Heights, Seattle, Washington, the median home is worth about $963,485, and the typical rent is about $2,277 a month.

How educated are people in Whittier Heights, Seattle, Washington?

About 76.9% of adults age 25 and over in Whittier Heights, Seattle, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Whittier Heights, Seattle, Washington?

About 7.4% of people in Whittier Heights, 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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