CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 215
Washington · King County · 4,613 residents · 1.335 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 215 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $198,980. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $1,033,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents. Households here earn about 60% more than the King County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
70% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,613
−1%since 2020
from 4,658 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,455 / sq mi
−1%since 2020
from 3,489 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.9
−4%since 2020
from 43.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$198,980
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $152,852 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$90,168
+48%since 2020
from $60,891 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
84.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 81.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
+22%since 2020
from 0.330 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.3%
Retail trade9.8%
Wholesale trade7.6%
Other services4.5%
Public administration3.5%
Finance & insurance2.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
Construction1.2%
Education & health services1.1%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,033,800
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $672,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,095
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $3,501 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.8%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 95.7% in 2020
12.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 22.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.8%
−11.0 ptssince 2020
from 40.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.2
+18%since 2020
from 4.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(3,684)
Black2.2%(101)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(241)
Asian7.9%(367)
Other5.7%(265)
Diversity Score45.2%(2,107)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.1%(3,097)
Black1.7%(78)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(426)
Asian7.4%(341)
Other14.5%(671)
Diversity Score64.2%(2,963)
Diversity Score
64
+42%since 2020
from 45 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
70.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 67.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 99.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
31.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 27.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.6 min
−12%since 2020
from 32.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.2%
−11.4 ptssince 2020
from 67.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.8%
−8.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
34.9%
+22.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.3%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 72.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
65.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 64.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 50.0% in 2020
Female
51.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 50.0% in 2020
Foreign born
8.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 97.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 90.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 4,613 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $198,980 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $1,033,800, and the typical rent is about $3,095 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 70.3% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 5.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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