CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 53.06
Washington · King County · 3,632 residents · 0.077 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 53.06 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,837. Population has declined 4% since 2020. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Renters pay a median $2,007 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 23.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 65% less than the King County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 23.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
7% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,632
−4%since 2020
from 3,786 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
47,169 / sq mi
−4%since 2020
from 49,169 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
23.9
+2%since 2020
from 23.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$43,837
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $36,798 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,969
+66%since 2020
from $21,727 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.5%
+18.2 ptssince 2020
from 17.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
45.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 52.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.581
+7%since 2020
from 0.542 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.4%
Other services7.3%
Information7.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
Finance & insurance1.6%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Education & health services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$2,007
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,662 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
7.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
93.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
81.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 60.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic28.6%(1,082)
Black5.5%(210)
Hispanic / Latino4%(153)
Asian56%(2,120)
Other5.8%(221)
Diversity Score74.6%(2,824)
2024
White, non-Hispanic34.7%(1,260)
Black4.5%(165)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(337)
Asian42.7%(1,551)
Other8.8%(319)
Diversity Score84.9%(3,082)
Diversity Score
85
+14%since 2020
from 75 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
62.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 59.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 91.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 30.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
30.6 min
+50%since 2020
from 20.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
11.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 19.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
20.8%
−13.4 ptssince 2020
from 34.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
32.6%
+18.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
30.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 25.6% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
49.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 50.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 47.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
70.1%
+21.0 ptssince 2020
from 49.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
59.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 60.3% in 2020
Female
41.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 39.7% in 2020
Foreign born
35.3%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 42.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.2%
−10.7 ptssince 2020
from 96.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
51.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 54.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% 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 3,632 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 $43,837 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 $2,007 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 62.5% 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 45.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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