CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 88
Washington · King County · 4,519 residents · 0.366 sq mi
Notable rankings
#90highest density in WA12,347/sq mi#151highest home value in WA$1,053,200#246highest education in WA64.2%#255highest household income in WA$145,119TRACT SHAPE · King County, WA
The short version
Census Tract 88 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $145,119. Population has declined 4% since 2020. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,053,200. Despite a median home value of $1,053,200, the poverty rate sits 24% 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 37.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
64% 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
4,519
−4%since 2020
from 4,695 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
12,347 / sq mi
−4%since 2020
from 12,828 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.3
+7%since 2020
from 34.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$145,119
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $136,250 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$68,736
+9%since 2020
from $63,088 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 74.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
−6%since 2020
from 0.452 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.5%
Retail trade4%
Finance & insurance3.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
Other services2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
Wholesale trade1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
Public administration1.1%
Education & health services0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
Construction0.7%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,053,200
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $769,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,333
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,909 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 58.6% in 2020
47.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 22.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.8%
+15.0 ptssince 2020
from 33.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.3
+28%since 2020
from 5.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.5%(2,558)
Black18.7%(879)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(416)
Asian6.2%(292)
Other11.7%(550)
Diversity Score80.3%(3,772)
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.2%(2,583)
Black18.2%(823)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(515)
Asian7.4%(333)
Other5.9%(265)
Diversity Score77.3%(3,492)
Diversity Score
77
−4%since 2020
from 80 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
64.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 69.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 93.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
29.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 33.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.8 min
−15%since 2020
from 29.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
43.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 46.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
11.0%
−15.8 ptssince 2020
from 26.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.5%
+17.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
5.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 78.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
68.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 67.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 50.6% in 2020
Female
54.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 49.4% in 2020
Foreign born
14.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 96.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 81.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% 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 4,519 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 $145,119 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 $1,053,200, and the typical rent is about $2,333 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 64.2% 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 15.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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