Population 7,452 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in South Delridge
Household size in South Delridge
| Period | South Delridge | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.32 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.45 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.35 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.56 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.24 | +0.09 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in South Delridge run a little small, averaging 2.56 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has climbed from 2.32 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the northwest.
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 South Delridge
| Period | South Delridge | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.3 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.7 | 38.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.9 | 38.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.0 | 38.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.7 | +1.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 36.0, South Delridge is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 33.3, mirroring the country.
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 South Delridge
| Period | South Delridge | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 10.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.0% | 10.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.3% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.3% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in South Delridge: 15.3% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 6.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. South Delridge has the highest share of single-parent households of any Seattle neighborhood.
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 South Delridge
Renters in South Delridge
| Period | South Delridge | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 51.0% | 37.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 54.6% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 51.1% | 39.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 41.8% | 40.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −9.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over four in ten households in South Delridge rent their homes (41.8%), above the national share of 34.8%. Nearly one in six owners (15.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northwest; owners are most common in the northeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 9.2 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 South Delridge
| Period | South Delridge | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.6% of homes in South Delridge are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is down 1.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. South Delridge has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Seattle neighborhoods.
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 South Delridge
| Period | South Delridge | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1966 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1969 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1967 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1968 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in South Delridge is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1968, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the northeast.
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 South Delridge
| Period | South Delridge | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $901 | $1,162 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,013 | $1,284 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,269 | $1,644 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,244 | $2,193 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,343 | +$1,031 | +$858 | +$606 |
The median renter in South Delridge pays $2,244 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,343 a month since 2006–10, up 149%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 35.4% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are in the southwest.
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 South Delridge
Bachelor's degrees in South Delridge
| Period | South Delridge | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.6% | 36.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.7% | 38.0% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.2% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 38.0% | 46.3% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.4 pts | +9.6 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly four in ten adults 25 and older in South Delridge (38.0%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Seattle area as a whole (46.3%). The share with a degree has risen 6.4 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Few Seattle neighborhoods have a lower share of college graduates: only three of 67.
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 South Delridge
| Period | South Delridge | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.4% | 91.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.0% | 91.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.9% | 92.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.7% | 93.1% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.2 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in South Delridge is close to the national rate: 90.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Seattle area as a whole (93.1%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 7.2 points, 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 South Delridge
| Period | South Delridge | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in South Delridge than nationally: unemployment was 6.4%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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).
South Delridge 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Delridge | 2.56 | 36.0 | 15.3% | 41.8% | 3.6% | 1968 | $2,244 | 38.0% | 90.7% | 6.4% |
| Roxhill | 2.15 | 39.3 | 8.7% | 36.7% | 6.3% | 1960 | $2,096 | 54.9% | 95.4% | 4.8% |
| Highland Park | 2.23 | 40.5 | 7.0% | 40.8% | 10.4% | 1974 | $1,892 | 49.1% | 94.4% | 2.4% |
| Fauntleroy | 2.17 | 46.9 | 6.0% | 22.7% | 6.2% | 1957 | $2,172 | 76.2% | 98.3% | 2.9% |
| 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% |
| Arbor Heights | 2.31 | 42.3 | 13.4% | 12.8% | 6.0% | 1951 | $2,494 | 68.1% | 98.4% | 4.2% |
| Shorewood | 2.67 | 45.0 | 12.2% | 20.4% | 8.1% | 1961 | $2,114 | 51.0% | 90.8% | 9.8% |
| South Park | 2.68 | 33.3 | 15.1% | 46.4% | 6.0% | 1971 | $1,792 | 42.7% | 82.7% | 5.6% |
| Highline | 2.76 | 37.5 | 15.0% | 48.1% | 7.4% | 1974 | $1,735 | 27.2% | 81.4% | 6.1% |
| West Seattle | 2.02 | 40.7 | 4.7% | 51.1% | 8.2% | 1974 | $2,055 | 65.0% | 97.4% | 4.3% |
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 South Delridge. 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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