CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9604.03
Washington · Mason County · 2,997 residents · 18.77 sq mi
Notable rankings
#1highest commute in WA#93 US56.4 min#127highest old in WA51.7 yrs#135highest rent burden in WA67.9%#254lowest low density in WA159.67/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Mason County, WA
The short version
Census Tract 9604.03 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $83,095. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $478,300. With a median age of 51.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,997
+6%since 2020
from 2,837 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
160 / sq mi
+6%since 2020
from 151 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
51.7
+3%since 2020
from 50.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$83,095
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $69,077 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,475
+15%since 2020
from $35,278 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.0%
+15.3 ptssince 2020
from 41.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.350
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.350 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade13.2%
Retail trade9.1%
Finance & insurance6.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
Information3.6%
Other services3.4%
Public administration3.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
Construction0.9%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$478,300
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $291,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,371
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,146 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
95.6%
+11.9 ptssince 2020
from 83.7% in 2020
4.4% rent
Vacancy rate
22.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 24.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 26.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
67.9%
+43.7 ptssince 2020
from 24.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.8
+36%since 2020
from 4.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(2,699)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(15)
Asian0.5%(15)
Other3.8%(108)
Diversity Score11.7%(331)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82%(2,457)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino13%(391)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other4.9%(147)
Diversity Score38.6%(1,156)
Diversity Score
39
+230%since 2020
from 12 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.4%
+11.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 96.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
56.4 min
+15%since 2020
from 49.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 67.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 21.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.5%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 59.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 21.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2020
from 50.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
54.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 57.4% in 2020
Female
45.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 42.6% in 2020
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 20.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 94.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 98.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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 2,997 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 $83,095 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 $478,300, and the typical rent is about $1,371 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 28.4% 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 5.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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