CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 270
Washington · King County · 3,293 residents · 0.764 sq mi
Notable rankings
#96lowest low poverty in WA2.2%#104highest broadband in WA99.3%#277highest rent in WA$2,341#335highest rent burden in WA59.7%TRACT SHAPE · King County, WA
The short version
Census Tract 270 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $113,611. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $581,900. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,293
+3%since 2020
from 3,205 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,310 / sq mi
+3%since 2020
from 4,195 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.1
+6%since 2020
from 39.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$113,611
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $77,031 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,667
+29%since 2020
from $42,233 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.0%
+23.4 ptssince 2020
from 50.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
−16%since 2020
from 0.458 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance13.4%
Professional, scientific, technical13.4%
Retail trade11.2%
Wholesale trade9.4%
Information7.3%
Other services3.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
Public administration1.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
Construction1.3%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$581,900
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $345,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,341
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,592 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 63.0% in 2020
26.8% rent
Vacancy rate
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 27.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.7%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 50.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
+14%since 2020
from 4.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic50.2%(1,610)
Black3.4%(110)
Hispanic / Latino26.5%(848)
Asian17.3%(556)
Other2.5%(81)
Diversity Score80.7%(2,587)
2024
White, non-Hispanic48.3%(1,589)
Black1.8%(59)
Hispanic / Latino20.4%(673)
Asian24.3%(800)
Other5.2%(172)
Diversity Score82.9%(2,730)
Diversity Score
83
+3%since 2020
from 81 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
36.4%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 26.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 77.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.3 min
Unchangedsince 2020
from 27.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
53.6%
−15.0 ptssince 2020
from 68.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.1%
+14.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 68.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.6%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.2%
+20.3 ptssince 2020
from 27.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.9%
−10.2 ptssince 2020
from 55.1% in 2020
Female
55.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 44.9% in 2020
Foreign born
23.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 21.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 91.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
65.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 70.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% 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 3,293 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 $113,611 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 $581,900, and the typical rent is about $2,341 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 36.4% 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 2.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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