CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 87
Washington · King County · 4,975 residents · 0.283 sq mi
The short version
Census Tract 87 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $166,585. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $923,100. At a median age of 32.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 34% more than the King County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
65% 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
4,975
+8%since 2020
from 4,599 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
17,580 / sq mi
+8%since 2020
from 16,251 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
32.1
+4%since 2020
from 31.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$166,585
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $109,594 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$94,378
+64%since 2020
from $57,412 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.8%
+12.3 ptssince 2020
from 61.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 20.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.492
+7%since 2020
from 0.460 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.6%
Information8.1%
Other services4.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
Public administration2.8%
Finance & insurance2.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
Wholesale trade1.4%
Education & health services0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
Construction0.3%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$923,100
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $742,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,090
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,744 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
46.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 41.8% in 2020
53.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 27.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
−11.5 ptssince 2020
from 44.8% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.5
−18%since 2020
from 6.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.7%(2,284)
Black21.8%(1,002)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(418)
Asian10%(459)
Other9.5%(436)
Diversity Score84.8%(3,902)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63.9%(3,181)
Black10.7%(532)
Hispanic / Latino8%(396)
Asian11.4%(569)
Other6%(297)
Diversity Score69.6%(3,462)
Diversity Score
70
−18%since 2020
from 85 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
65.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 55.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 95.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
34.1%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 23.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.6 min
−12%since 2020
from 26.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
38.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 42.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
12.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 21.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.9%
+18.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 82.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
74.4%
+11.8 ptssince 2020
from 62.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
57.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 57.2% in 2020
Female
42.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 42.8% in 2020
Foreign born
15.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 90.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 89.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% 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 4,975 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 $166,585 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 $923,100, and the typical rent is about $2,090 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 65.4% 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 14.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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