CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 253.02
Washington · King County · 4,921 residents · 1.554 sq mi
Notable rankings
#155lowest low broadband in WA85.7%#174lowest low income in WA$58,243#220highest old in WA48.1 yrs#346highest foreign-born in WA25.1%TRACT SHAPE · King County, WA
The short version
Census Tract 253.02 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,243. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $536,900. With a median age of 48.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 53% less than the King County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,921
+2%since 2020
from 4,818 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,167 / sq mi
+2%since 2020
from 3,100 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
48.1
+7%since 2020
from 45.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$58,243
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $44,940 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,126
+12%since 2020
from $44,896 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 31.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.2%
−12.3 ptssince 2020
from 24.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.471
−15%since 2020
from 0.556 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.1%
Information11%
Wholesale trade7.2%
Other services6.1%
Public administration5.5%
Finance & insurance4.6%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
Construction0.8%
Education & health services0.3%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$536,900
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $330,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,699
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,319 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
18.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
81.7% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 21.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 54.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.2
+25%since 2020
from 7.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic43.1%(2,078)
Black18.5%(892)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(574)
Asian13.9%(669)
Other12.6%(605)
Diversity Score91.3%(4,399)
2024
White, non-Hispanic47.1%(2,316)
Black12.6%(622)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(538)
Asian19.7%(970)
Other9.7%(475)
Diversity Score87.8%(4,321)
Diversity Score
88
−4%since 2020
from 91 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 28.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 92.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.3 min
−1%since 2020
from 29.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
52.6%
−9.9 ptssince 2020
from 62.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
11.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
30.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 25.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 57.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.3%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.2%
+14.5 ptssince 2020
from 31.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 49.9% in 2020
Female
52.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 50.1% in 2020
Foreign born
25.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 24.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 80.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
71.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 76.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% 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 4,921 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 $58,243 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 $536,900, and the typical rent is about $1,699 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 29.8% 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 12.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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