CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 254.01
Washington · King County · 3,764 residents · 0.463 sq mi
Notable rankings
#115highest foreign-born in WA36.5%#184highest commute in WA34.7 min#193highest density in WA8,130/sq mi#356highest rent burden in WA58.6%TRACT SHAPE · King County, WA
The short version
Census Tract 254.01 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $74,067. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $542,700. At a median age of 34.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 41% less than the King County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,764
+1%since 2020
from 3,738 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
8,130 / sq mi
+1%since 2020
from 8,073 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
34.5
−5%since 2020
from 36.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$74,067
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $61,596 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,723
+12%since 2020
from $37,384 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.4%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 38.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
−9%since 2020
from 0.433 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.2%
Other services12.9%
Wholesale trade10.2%
Retail trade9.6%
Public administration8.4%
Finance & insurance3.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
Construction0.3%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$542,700
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $345,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,719
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,365 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
32.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 36.4% in 2020
67.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.8%
−29.8 ptssince 2020
from 58.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.6%
+13.1 ptssince 2020
from 45.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.3
+30%since 2020
from 5.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic35.3%(1,320)
Black5.4%(203)
Hispanic / Latino38.6%(1,441)
Asian13.7%(511)
Other7%(263)
Diversity Score87.5%(3,271)
2024
White, non-Hispanic31.9%(1,200)
Black8.7%(329)
Hispanic / Latino34.6%(1,302)
Asian16.3%(612)
Other8.5%(321)
Diversity Score92.2%(3,469)
Diversity Score
92
+5%since 2020
from 88 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 37.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 84.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 17.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
34.7 min
+10%since 2020
from 31.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 63.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 18.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% 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
9.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
80.7%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 70.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 31.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.5%
−8.9 ptssince 2020
from 56.4% in 2020
Female
52.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 43.6% in 2020
Foreign born
36.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 38.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 18.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 87.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
51.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 45.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
27.2%
−11.0 ptssince 2020
from 38.2% 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 3,764 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 $74,067 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 $542,700, and the typical rent is about $1,719 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 34.0% 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 9.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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