CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 262
Washington · King County · 5,618 residents · 5.977 sq mi
Notable rankings
#136highest foreign-born in WA34.9%#244lowest low broadband in WA87.8%#326lowest low home value in WA$374,000#389highest population in WA5,618TRACT SHAPE · King County, WA
The short version
Census Tract 262 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $76,399. Population has declined 3% since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $374,000. At a median age of 34.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 39% 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
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,618
−3%since 2020
from 5,802 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
940 / sq mi
−3%since 2020
from 971 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
34.5
−3%since 2020
from 35.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$76,399
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $64,691 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,749
+9%since 2020
from $46,360 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 44.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
−24%since 2020
from 0.541 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.6%
Finance & insurance10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.9%
Retail trade10.1%
Other services7%
Wholesale trade3.2%
Public administration3%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$374,000
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $214,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,853
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,327 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
28.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 21.2% in 2020
71.9% rent
Vacancy rate
11.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
45.6%
+15.2 ptssince 2020
from 30.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 40.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.9
+48%since 2020
from 3.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic31.5%(1,828)
Black13.8%(798)
Hispanic / Latino28.3%(1,640)
Asian16.3%(946)
Other10.2%(590)
Diversity Score95.6%(5,548)
2024
White, non-Hispanic27.1%(1,524)
Black17.3%(970)
Hispanic / Latino32.3%(1,813)
Asian12.3%(690)
Other11.1%(621)
Diversity Score95.6%(5,373)
Diversity Score
96
Unchangedsince 2020
from 96 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
36.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 29.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2020
from 86.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.4 min
+11%since 2020
from 22.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 72.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.8%
+15.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% 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
3.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
79.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 81.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.0%
+19.4 ptssince 2020
from 25.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
60.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 59.9% in 2020
Female
39.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 40.1% in 2020
Foreign born
34.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 32.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.9%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 88.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
61.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 56.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
18.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 20.8% 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 5,618 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 $76,399 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 $374,000, and the typical rent is about $1,853 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 36.6% 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 9.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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