Population 61,112 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Shoreline
Household size in Shoreline
| Period | Shoreline | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.43 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.48 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.50 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.48 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.05 | +0.09 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
The average household in Shoreline has 2.48 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has crept up from 2.43 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the center.
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 Shoreline
| Period | Shoreline | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.7 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.1 | 38.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.8 | 38.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.4 | 38.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.7 | +1.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Shoreline is 43.4 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 41.7 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the northeast and oldest in the northwest.
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 Shoreline
| Period | Shoreline | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 10.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 10.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.6% of households in Shoreline, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.3 points, 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 Shoreline
Renters in Shoreline
| Period | Shoreline | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.3% | 37.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 35.2% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.2% | 39.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 33.2% | 40.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Shoreline is about as common as it is nationally: 33.2% of households rent, against 34.8%. Renters make up a smaller share here than in the Seattle area as a whole (40.0%). Among homeowners, 28.8% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 1.9 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 Shoreline
| Period | Shoreline | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Shoreline: just 5.0% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 1.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Shoreline
| Period | Shoreline | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1966 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1968 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
Shoreline is a place of older homes: half were built before 1971, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the west has the oldest housing. Of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people, only 13 have older homes.
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 Shoreline
| Period | Shoreline | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,113 | $1,162 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,209 | $1,284 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,618 | $1,644 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,180 | $2,193 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,067 | +$1,031 | +$858 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Shoreline costs $2,180 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,067 a month since 2006–10, up 96%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 31.8% of the typical renter's income, just over 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 Shoreline
Bachelor's degrees in Shoreline
| Period | Shoreline | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.6% | 36.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 43.3% | 38.0% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.2% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 52.7% | 46.3% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.0 pts | +9.6 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
Shoreline is highly educated: just over half of adults 25 and older (52.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 9.0 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the northeast.
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 Shoreline
| Period | Shoreline | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.6% | 91.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.0% | 91.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.7% | 92.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.2% | 93.1% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Shoreline is above the national rate: 94.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of the Seattle area. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 1.6 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Shoreline
| Period | Shoreline | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Shoreline runs below the national rate: 4.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 2.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Shoreline compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoreline | 2.48 | 43.4 | 6.6% | 33.2% | 5.0% | 1971 | $2,180 | 52.7% | 94.2% | 4.4% |
| Lake Forest Park | 2.57 | 42.2 | 4.3% | 21.9% | 4.9% | 1967 | $2,487 | 65.3% | 97.3% | 4.4% |
| Woodway | 2.64 | 47.2 | 4.6% | 4.5% | 2.6% | 1982 | $2,019 | 70.3% | 98.6% | 1.4% |
| Mountlake Terrace | 2.38 | 39.2 | 10.9% | 43.8% | 4.0% | 1975 | $2,078 | 43.5% | 94.1% | 4.3% |
| Brier | 2.85 | 45.9 | 7.4% | 11.3% | 3.7% | 1985 | $2,002 | 47.8% | 94.6% | 3.5% |
| Edmonds | 2.39 | 46.2 | 6.7% | 26.6% | 5.8% | 1974 | $2,231 | 53.9% | 96.9% | 4.2% |
| Kenmore | 2.65 | 40.5 | 5.2% | 29.7% | 4.8% | 1986 | $2,439 | 63.6% | 96.5% | 3.5% |
| Lynnwood | 2.65 | 38.6 | 8.2% | 39.1% | 5.2% | 1990 | $2,151 | 40.7% | 91.8% | 4.1% |
| Inglewood-Finn Hill | 2.54 | 39.6 | 7.0% | 28.7% | 6.4% | 1981 | $2,698 | 65.7% | 97.4% | 5.2% |
| Bothell West | 2.79 | 37.8 | 7.5% | 28.7% | 4.7% | 1993 | $2,669 | 57.0% | 94.8% | 3.5% |
| Bothell | 2.67 | 38.6 | 6.3% | 35.8% | 5.8% | 1996 | $2,645 | 59.5% | 95.9% | 3.9% |
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 Shoreline. 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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