Population 7,788 · Census ACS 2020–24
Choose a measure to map it.Tap a measure to map it. Swipe the row for more. Arrows show the change since 2006–10.
Median age by neighborhoodHistory and comparison ↓︎
Younger residents
Older residents
Colorblind friendly
off
More maps of Alki: Best Neighborhoods · Walk Grade · Household income · Home prices · Race · Politics · Traffic noise · Internet
Population and households in Alki
Household size in Alki
| Period | Alki | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.94 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.99 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.98 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.17 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.24 | +0.09 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Alki are small: just 2.17 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 1.94, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Alki
| Period | Alki | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.7 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.1 | 38.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.5 | 38.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.0 | 38.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.2 | +1.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Alki skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.0, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 43.7 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only two of Seattle's 67 neighborhoods are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Alki
| Period | Alki | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 10.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 10.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Alki: 3.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.5 points, as it has nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Alki
Renters in Alki
| Period | Alki | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.5% | 37.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 48.0% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.0% | 39.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 48.1% | 40.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Alki than nationally: 48.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Just over four in ten owners (42.3%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the west; owners are most common in the southeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 1.3 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Alki
| Period | Alki | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.8% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Alki is close to the national rate: 9.8% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Seattle area overall (6.6%). Vacancy is up 1.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Alki
| Period | Alki | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1965 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1968 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
Alki is a place of older homes: half were built before 1968, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1965 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the southeast.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Alki
| Period | Alki | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,244 | $1,162 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,333 | $1,284 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,585 | $1,644 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,374 | $2,193 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,130 | +$1,031 | +$858 | +$606 |
Rent in Alki runs $2,374 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,130 a month from 2006–10, a 91% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 26.6% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Alki
Bachelor's degrees in Alki
| Period | Alki | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 59.1% | 36.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 62.9% | 38.0% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 71.6% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 66.5% | 46.3% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.5 pts | +9.6 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Alki: 66.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 7.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Alki
| Period | Alki | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 99.1% | 91.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.0% | 91.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.9% | 92.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.9% | 93.1% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Alki: 97.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged down 1.2 points, even as the national rate rose.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Alki
| Period | Alki | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.1% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Alki has been low: just 2.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.9 points, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Alki compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alki | 2.17 | 46.0 | 3.7% | 48.1% | 9.8% | 1968 | $2,374 | 66.5% | 97.9% | 2.6% |
| Admiral | 2.21 | 41.6 | 6.5% | 41.3% | 7.2% | 1956 | $1,934 | 68.0% | 98.3% | 4.8% |
| West Seattle | 2.02 | 40.7 | 4.7% | 51.1% | 8.2% | 1974 | $2,055 | 65.0% | 97.4% | 4.3% |
| North Delridge | 2.12 | 36.4 | 3.7% | 40.7% | 5.6% | 1989 | $2,327 | 62.1% | 98.4% | 5.3% |
| High Point | 2.52 | 35.5 | 9.2% | 40.9% | 4.1% | 1987 | $1,937 | 55.3% | 95.1% | 6.5% |
| Riverview | 2.64 | 38.1 | 14.9% | 23.6% | 2.8% | 1974 | $2,658 | 49.8% | 93.6% | 0.4% |
| Roxhill | 2.15 | 39.3 | 8.7% | 36.7% | 6.3% | 1960 | $2,096 | 54.9% | 95.4% | 4.8% |
| Fauntleroy | 2.17 | 46.9 | 6.0% | 22.7% | 6.2% | 1957 | $2,172 | 76.2% | 98.3% | 2.9% |
| Pioneer Square | 1.26 | 40.0 | 3.5% | 90.2% | 20.3% | 1999 | $1,728 | 34.3% | 89.4% | 23.4% |
| Belltown | 1.43 | 34.3 | 2.0% | 83.2% | 17.2% | 2005 | $2,448 | 77.7% | 97.3% | 6.1% |
| Uptown | 1.41 | 34.5 | 1.7% | 78.1% | 12.8% | 1989 | $2,093 | 71.2% | 97.2% | 6.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
Neighborhoods with similar populations: 25th Street, Ogden, UT · Millbrook, Grand Rapids, MI · West End, Alameda, CA · Venable, Charlottesville, VA · Oak Hill, Newton Center, MA · Inverness, Hoover, AL · Hamilton Main Street Historic District, Hamilton, OH · South Winds, Oxnard, CA · South Park, Buffalo, NY · East End, Alameda, CA
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Alki. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
No other site shows detail at this level for free. We are able to keep this site free by receiving a small commission from the referring links on this page. Please share or cite this page if you aren’t able to otherwise support our work.