Ravensdale, Washington Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 198, Ravensdale'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

Ravensdale is a small community located in Washington, within King County. The total population is 198. It ranks as the 558th most populous out of 628 Census-designated places in Washington.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ravensdale is 51.8 years. This is 35% higher than the state median of 38.3 years. Only 11.1% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ravensdale is $207,386. This is 111% higher than the state median of $98,141. It is also 157% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.6%. This is 34% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Ravensdale, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $1,400,000. Housing costs are 148% higher than the state median of $564,600. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.8x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 84.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 32% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Ravensdale is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.3% of the population. Asian residents account for 5.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.5%) is well below the state average of 14.4%.

Education

55.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Ravensdale in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 40% 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 90.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Ravensdale, 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.