CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 238.08
Washington · King County · 2,372 residents · 0.119 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 238.08 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $150,438. Population has declined 4% since 2020. 85% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Renters pay a median $2,430 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 32.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
85% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
13% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,372
−4%since 2020
from 2,482 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
19,933 / sq mi
−4%since 2020
from 20,857 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
32.9
−1%since 2020
from 33.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$150,438
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $120,911 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$144,801
+42%since 2020
from $101,844 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
79.3%
+12.2 ptssince 2020
from 67.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
−19%since 2020
from 0.501 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.9%
Arts, entertainment, food10.1%
Other services8.2%
Retail trade6.1%
Public administration5.3%
Finance & insurance1.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
Wholesale trade0.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,092,200
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,430
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $2,065 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
12.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
87.1% rent
Vacancy rate
16.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 18.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.0%
−13.3 ptssince 2020
from 35.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.3
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic44.5%(1,105)
Black2.7%(66)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(64)
Asian43%(1,067)
Other7.3%(180)
Diversity Score76.3%(1,894)
2024
White, non-Hispanic29.3%(694)
Black4.5%(107)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(97)
Asian52.4%(1,244)
Other9.7%(230)
Diversity Score78.3%(1,857)
Diversity Score
78
+3%since 2020
from 76 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
84.7%
+10.6 ptssince 2020
from 74.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 99.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
49.7%
+21.0 ptssince 2020
from 28.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.3 min
Unchangedsince 2020
from 20.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
30.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 36.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
16.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 19.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
31.0%
+21.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
20.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 27.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
31.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 21.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
82.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 75.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
91.4%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 81.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
57.1%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 49.1% in 2020
Female
42.9%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 50.9% in 2020
Foreign born
52.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 44.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 95.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
44.3%
−13.0 ptssince 2020
from 57.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% 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 2,372 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 $150,438 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 $1,092,200, and the typical rent is about $2,430 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 84.7% 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 9.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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