Population 8,671 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Seward Park
Household size in Seward Park
| Period | Seward Park | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.36 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.38 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.52 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.66 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.30 | +0.09 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Seward Park average 2.66 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Household size has climbed from 2.36 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Few Seattle neighborhoods have larger households: only six of 67.
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 Seward Park
| Period | Seward Park | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.0 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.8 | 38.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.1 | 38.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.0 | 38.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.0 | +1.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Seward Park 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. Only one other Seattle neighborhood is 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 Seward Park
| Period | Seward Park | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 10.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 10.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.9% of households in Seward Park, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 2.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 Seward Park
Renters in Seward Park
| Period | Seward Park | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.1% | 37.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.6% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.0% | 39.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.9% | 40.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Seward Park is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 24.9% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 1.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Seward Park
| Period | Seward Park | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −8.1 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Seward Park: just 2.4% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 8.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Seattle neighborhood has a lower vacancy rate.
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 Seward Park
| Period | Seward Park | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1950 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1951 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1952 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1951 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
Seward Park is a place of older homes: half were built before 1951, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Few Seattle neighborhoods have older homes: only six of 67.
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 Seward Park
| Period | Seward Park | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,101 | $1,162 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,305 | $1,284 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,671 | $1,644 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,415 | $2,193 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,314 | +$1,031 | +$858 | +$606 |
The median renter in Seward Park pays $2,415 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,314 a month since 2006–10, up 119%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 25.8% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Seward Park
Bachelor's degrees in Seward Park
| Period | Seward Park | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 55.7% | 36.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 60.1% | 38.0% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 69.2% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 71.7% | 46.3% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +16.0 pts | +9.6 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Seward Park: 71.7% 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 16.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Seward Park
| Period | Seward Park | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.1% | 91.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.4% | 91.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.1% | 92.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.5% | 93.1% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Seward Park: 98.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 4.4 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Seward Park
| Period | Seward Park | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.4% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Seward Park has been strong: just 2.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only six of Seattle's 67 neighborhoods have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 4.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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).
Seward Park 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seward Park | 2.66 | 46.0 | 4.9% | 18.9% | 2.4% | 1951 | $2,415 | 71.7% | 98.5% | 2.5% |
| Columbia City | 2.46 | 37.1 | 9.3% | 53.1% | 7.5% | 1982 | $2,014 | 64.3% | 90.0% | 3.5% |
| Brighton | 2.52 | 36.1 | 12.1% | 60.0% | 13.1% | 1984 | $1,974 | 45.2% | 93.4% | 4.2% |
| Beacon Hill | 2.76 | 39.1 | 9.1% | 42.8% | 6.8% | 1970 | $1,875 | 44.1% | 84.6% | 3.8% |
| Mt. Baker | 2.38 | 43.2 | 7.8% | 40.2% | 5.8% | 1967 | $1,732 | 61.8% | 89.8% | 2.6% |
| Mercer Heights | 2.86 | 49.5 | 3.6% | 12.1% | 5.8% | 1970 | $3,102 | 82.5% | 97.6% | 1.6% |
| Rainier Beach | 2.88 | 39.3 | 11.4% | 31.3% | 6.6% | 1967 | $2,168 | 36.5% | 83.6% | 4.0% |
| McGilvra | 2.28 | 43.2 | 3.1% | 57.8% | 10.1% | 1976 | $2,535 | 78.4% | 99.4% | 4.0% |
| Atlantic | 2.07 | 37.7 | 10.0% | 54.4% | 5.4% | 1995 | $1,891 | 59.2% | 90.0% | 5.8% |
| South Park | 2.68 | 33.3 | 15.1% | 46.4% | 6.0% | 1971 | $1,792 | 42.7% | 82.7% | 5.6% |
| Leschi | 2.26 | 42.2 | 11.1% | 40.0% | 6.2% | 1963 | $2,141 | 72.3% | 95.3% | 6.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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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 Seward Park. 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.
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