Hunts Point, Washington Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 289, Hunts Point's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Hunts Point is a small community located in Washington, within King County. The total population is 289. It ranks as the 532nd most populous out of 628 Census-designated places in Washington.

Age Demographics

The median age in Hunts Point is 60.8 years. This is 59% higher than the state median of 38.3 years. 21.4% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Hunts Point is $250,000+. This is 155% higher than the state median of $98,141. It is also 210% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.0%. This is 1% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 1.0%. This is 81% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $2,000,000+. Housing costs are 254% higher than the state median of $564,600. The home-value-to-income ratio of 8.0x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 92.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 45% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Hunts Point is White (non-Hispanic), making up 69.9% of the population. Asian residents account for 23.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.1%) is well below the state average of 14.4%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (23.5% vs 9.7%).

Education

70.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Hunts Point in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 79% higher than the state rate of 39.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 97.4%. Notably, 26.1% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Hunts Point, Washington is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Washington state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 628 Census-designated places in Washington. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.