CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 52.02
Washington · King County · 2,853 residents · 0.104 sq mi
Notable rankings
#30highest density in WA27,433/sq mi#45lowest young in WA25.9 yrs#50highest high poverty in WA29.8%#80lowest low income in WA$49,598TRACT SHAPE · King County, WA
The short version
Census Tract 52.02 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,598. Population has declined 13% since 2020. 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Renters pay a median $1,908 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 25.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 60% less than the King County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 25.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
74% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
2% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,853
−13%since 2020
from 3,283 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
27,433 / sq mi
−13%since 2020
from 31,567 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
25.9
+10%since 2020
from 23.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$49,598
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $38,344 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,211
+48%since 2020
from $35,889 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 29.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.8%
−11.1 ptssince 2020
from 40.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.571
−4%since 2020
from 0.597 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.4%
Retail trade6.3%
Other services4.9%
Wholesale trade4.3%
Finance & insurance3.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
Public administration3.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,908
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,687 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
2.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
97.8% rent
Vacancy rate
20.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
47.4%
+47.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.4%
+11.7 ptssince 2020
from 49.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic40.1%(1,317)
Black1.8%(58)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(93)
Asian48.4%(1,588)
Other6.9%(227)
Diversity Score74.9%(2,459)
2024
White, non-Hispanic44.9%(1,282)
Black2%(57)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(96)
Asian41.8%(1,192)
Other7.9%(226)
Diversity Score77%(2,196)
Diversity Score
77
+3%since 2020
from 75 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
73.9%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 82.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 98.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
33.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 37.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.4 min
+2%since 2020
from 24.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
11.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
29.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 36.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
28.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 19.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
25.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
46.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 42.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 70.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
63.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 58.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 59.1% in 2020
Female
46.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 40.9% in 2020
Foreign born
37.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 35.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 92.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
61.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 55.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% 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 2,853 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 $49,598 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $1,908 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 73.9% 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 29.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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