CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 273
Washington · King County · 7,194 residents · 1.371 sq mi
Notable rankings
#67highest foreign-born in WA40.9%#76highest population in WA7,194#223highest high poverty in WA17.9%#357lowest young in WA34.2 yrsTRACT SHAPE · King County, WA
The short version
Census Tract 273 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $110,147. Population has grown 27% since 2020. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $535,300. At a median age of 34.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $535,300, the poverty rate sits 44% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
7,194
+27%since 2020
from 5,663 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,247 / sq mi
+27%since 2020
from 4,131 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
34.2
−2%since 2020
from 34.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$110,147
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $80,254 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,355
+28%since 2020
from $26,000 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.4%
+19.3 ptssince 2020
from 52.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.325
−2%since 2020
from 0.333 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.6%
Information11.5%
Finance & insurance11%
Professional, scientific, technical9.3%
Wholesale trade6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
Other services3.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
Education & health services1.7%
Public administration1.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
Construction0.2%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$535,300
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $333,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,066
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,197 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 57.5% in 2020
37.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.1%
+14.0 ptssince 2020
from 20.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.3%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 47.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.9
+17%since 2020
from 4.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic27.1%(1,537)
Black11.2%(637)
Hispanic / Latino19.1%(1,080)
Asian36.1%(2,043)
Other6.5%(366)
Diversity Score92.9%(5,259)
2024
White, non-Hispanic27%(1,942)
Black11.4%(820)
Hispanic / Latino22.5%(1,620)
Asian31.9%(2,294)
Other7.2%(518)
Diversity Score94.6%(6,803)
Diversity Score
95
+2%since 2020
from 93 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 24.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
66.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 69.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.7 min
−6%since 2020
from 26.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 69.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% 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
6.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 71.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.9%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 29.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 47.7% in 2020
Female
47.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 52.3% in 2020
Foreign born
40.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 44.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 95.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
49.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 42.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
21.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 17.8% 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 7,194 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 $110,147 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 $535,300, and the typical rent is about $2,066 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 22.6% 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 17.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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