CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 243.01
Washington · King County · 5,088 residents · 0.534 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 243.01 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $113,824. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 71% 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 $1,224,500. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
71% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,088
+5%since 2020
from 4,841 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
9,528 / sq mi
+5%since 2020
from 9,066 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
47.1
+2%since 2020
from 46.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$113,824
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $89,013 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$105,110
+71%since 2020
from $61,315 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.3%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 54.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.538
+14%since 2020
from 0.470 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services19.5%
Public administration12.9%
Arts, entertainment, food10.4%
Information10.1%
Finance & insurance5.8%
Retail trade5.3%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
Education & health services2.3%
Wholesale trade1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
Manufacturing0.7%
Construction0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,224,500
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $712,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,445
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $2,172 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
29.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 33.6% in 2020
70.3% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.4%
−22.4 ptssince 2020
from 39.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.5%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 50.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.8
+34%since 2020
from 8.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic70%(3,388)
Black3.4%(165)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(89)
Asian17.4%(842)
Other7.4%(357)
Diversity Score59.1%(2,862)
2024
White, non-Hispanic60.8%(3,095)
Black1%(49)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(141)
Asian26%(1,325)
Other9.4%(478)
Diversity Score69.1%(3,514)
Diversity Score
69
+17%since 2020
from 59 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
70.5%
+11.3 ptssince 2020
from 59.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 98.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
37.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2020
from 25.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.5 min
−4%since 2020
from 22.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 57.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.0%
−11.0 ptssince 2020
from 16.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
35.1%
+23.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 66.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
66.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 57.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
42.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 38.9% in 2020
Female
57.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 61.1% in 2020
Foreign born
33.4%
+11.6 ptssince 2020
from 21.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.5%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 21.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 82.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
66.9%
−11.2 ptssince 2020
from 78.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% 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 5,088 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 $113,824 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 $1,224,500, and the typical rent is about $2,445 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 70.5% 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 5.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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