White Center is a CDP located in King County Washington. White Center has a 2024 population of 15,810. White Center is currently growing at a rate of 1.06% annually but its population has decreased by -1.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,995 in 2020.
The average household income in White Center is $112,541 with a poverty rate of 17.13%. The median age in White Center is 37.3 years: 37.3 years for males, and 37.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of White Center was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,836 | 38.86% |
| Asian | 3,327 | 22.15% |
| Black or African American | 2,167 | 14.43% |
| Other race | 2,114 | 14.08% |
| Two or more races | 1,298 | 8.64% |
| Native American | 259 | 1.72% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.11% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,742 | 2.6 | 56.9 | 43.1 |
| Married | 2,422 | 3.27 | 70.1 | 29.9 |
| Non Family | 1,962 | 1.34 | 56.7 | 43.3 |
| Female | 889 | 3.23 | 28.2 | 71.8 |
| Male | 469 | 3.22 | 44.3 | 55.7 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.6
Average Household Size
56.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 669 | 6.51% |
| Associates Degree | 887 | 8.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,584 | 25.14% |
| Graduate Degree | 930 | 9.05% |
| High School Graduate | 2,350 | 22.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 923 | 8.98% |
| Some College | 1,937 | 18.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,739 | 4,436 | 2,069 |
| Asian | 2,189 | 1,555 | 643 |
| Hispanic | 1,694 | 1,216 | 312 |
| Other Race | 1,134 | 717 | 111 |
| Black | 1,130 | 952 | 300 |
| 2+ Races | 688 | 655 | 283 |
| Native American | 167 | 140 | 29 |
| Islander | 16 | 16 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 43.75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $82,723 | $92,037 | $64,570 |
| Graduate Degree | $94,269 | $93,125 | $97,558 |
| High School Graduate | $40,388 | $42,182 | $39,273 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $43,145 | $47,963 | $39,750 |
| Overall | $56,159 | $60,371 | $47,439 |
| Some College | $52,147 | $53,940 | $47,862 |
$56,159
Average Earnings
$60,371
Average Male
$47,439
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
60.46% of White Center residents speak only English, while 39.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 15.68% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,189 | 767 | 24.05% |
| Other | 2,114 | 692 | 32.73% |
| White | 5,436 | 679 | 12.49% |
| Asian | 3,327 | 563 | 16.92% |
| Black | 2,167 | 285 | 13.15% |
| Multiple | 1,282 | 162 | 12.64% |
| Native | 259 | 25 | 9.65% |
17.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.45%
Male Poverty Rate
19.76%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in White Center is Other, with 32.73% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in White Center is Native, with 9.65% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.38%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.85%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.34% |
| High School | 18.6% |
| Some College | 12.57% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.27% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 29.6% |
| Male Employed | 7.46% |
| Male Unemployed | 7.23% |
| Female Employed | 5.64% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $89,286 | $113,294 |
| Households | $82,500 | $112,541 |
| Married Families | $121,753 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $62,104 | $94,997 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.0%
Male Marriage Rate
43.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
348
Number of Veterans
348
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 102 |
| Vietnam | 97 |
| First Gulf War | 40 |
| Korea | 35 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 84 |
| 65 to 74 | 83 |
| 55 to 64 | 75 |
| 35 to 54 | 58 |
| 18 to 34 | 48 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 259 | 5.02% |
| Native American | 34 | 15.81% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 1.19% |
| Black | 21 | 1.56% |
| Other Race | 18 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.26% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 0.85% |
| Islander | 2 | 12.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.64%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.51%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.2%
Labor Force Participation
68.1%
Employment Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
42.56%
Born in White Center
70.95%
Native Born
29.05%
Foreign Born
12.05%
Non Citizen
16.99%
Naturalized
70.95% of White Center residents were born in the United States, with 42.56% having been born in Washington. 12.05% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15,810 | 166 | 1.06% |
| 2023 | 15,644 | 165 | 1.07% |
| 2022 | 15,479 | -237 | -1.51% |
| 2021 | 15,716 | -279 | -1.74% |
| 2020 | 15,995 | 161 | 1.02% |
| 2019 | 15,834 | -18 | -0.11% |
| 2018 | 15,852 | 552 | 3.61% |
| 2017 | 15,300 | -6 | -0.04% |
| 2016 | 15,306 | 578 | 3.92% |
| 2015 | 14,728 | 500 | 3.51% |
| 2014 | 14,228 | -620 | -4.18% |
| 2013 | 14,848 | -350 | -2.3% |
| 2012 | 15,198 | 906 | 6.34% |
| 2011 | 14,292 | 797 | 5.91% |
| 2010 | 13,495 | 0 | 0% |