CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 38
Washington · King County · 2,325 residents · 0.241 sq mi
Notable rankings
#10highest education in WA#498 US87.8%#74highest rent in WA$2,967#98highest household income in WA$183,068#111highest per-capita income in WA$99,232TRACT SHAPE · King County, WA
The short version
Census Tract 38 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $183,068. Population has declined 10% since 2020. 88% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,053,100. At a median age of 31.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 47% more than the King County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
88% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,325
−10%since 2020
from 2,585 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
9,647 / sq mi
−10%since 2020
from 10,726 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
31.9
+6%since 2020
from 30.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$183,068
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $125,938 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$99,232
+35%since 2020
from $73,626 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
87.5%
+20.6 ptssince 2020
from 66.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.441
−14%since 2020
from 0.512 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.7%
Other services7.9%
Retail trade5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food5.3%
Public administration4.3%
Finance & insurance3.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
Wholesale trade3.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
Construction0.5%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,053,100
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $851,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,967
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,935 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 60.4% in 2020
35.5% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 24.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.3%
−17.0 ptssince 2020
from 43.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.8
−15%since 2020
from 6.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.1%(1,735)
Black2.7%(69)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(162)
Asian12.8%(332)
Other11.1%(287)
Diversity Score64.5%(1,668)
2024
White, non-Hispanic64.8%(1,507)
Black3.1%(72)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(84)
Asian17.9%(417)
Other10.5%(245)
Diversity Score66.8%(1,553)
Diversity Score
67
+4%since 2020
from 65 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
87.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 83.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 99.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
36.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 35.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.2 min
−19%since 2020
from 28.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
36.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 40.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
12.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2020
from 22.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
37.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2020
from 25.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
83.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 77.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
82.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 80.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 51.0% in 2020
Female
48.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 49.0% in 2020
Foreign born
11.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 96.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 86.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% 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 2,325 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 $183,068 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 $1,053,100, and the typical rent is about $2,967 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 87.8% 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 5.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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