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Shoreline, Washington
Shoreline, city, in King County, Washington. Shoreline had 66,542 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 13.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 58,608 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 61,431 (±39). GEOID 5363960.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
66,542
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 58,608 · ACS 2020-2024: 61,431 ±39
Median household income
$112,751
±$7,851 (90% margin)
Washington: $98,141
Median home value
$811,100
±$18,985 (90% margin)
Washington: $564,600
Median gross rent
$1,985
±$75 (90% margin)
Washington: $1,760
Where is Shoreline and what county is it in?
Shoreline is a city in King County, Washington. It covers 11.6 square miles of land, 5,037 residents per square mile in 2020.
Shoreline is in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Shoreline, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 66,542 people lived in Shoreline on July 1, 2025, up 13.8% since 2020, faster than Washington (+3.8%). The 2020 Census counted 58,608 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 61,431 (±39).
| Measure | Shoreline | King County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 61,431 ±39 | 2,287,171 | +5,164 |
| Households | 24,420 ±605 | 941,054 | +2,352 |
| Average household size | 2.44 ±0.06 | 2.39 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 25,289 ±637 | 1,003,284 | +2,232 |
Shoreline's population since 2000
From 53,025 in 2000 to 66,542 in 2025: up 25.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Shoreline as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Shoreline?
The median resident of Shoreline is 42.9 years old; 18.8% are under 18 and 19.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 61.6%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 14.4%. 20.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Shoreline | King County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.9 ±1.5 | 37.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.8% ±0.9 pts | 19.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.7% ±1.1 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Male | 49.8% ±1.3 pts | 50.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.7% ±1.7 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 61.6% ±2.7 pts | 52.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 6.6% ±1.8 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 14.4% ±1.3 pts | 20.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.7% ±1.2 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 20.8% ±2.0 pts | 25.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 24.3% ±2.6 pts | 31.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.3% ±0.6 pts | 4.5% | – |
| With a disability | 14.4% ±1.2 pts | 10.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.8% ±0.7 pts | 5.2% | −1.8 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.3% ±0.9 pts | 93.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 52.8% ±2.3 pts | 56.7% | +3.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 20.7% ±1.4 pts | 24.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.3% ±1.5 pts | 83.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.0% ±0.7 pts | 3.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Shoreline earn?
Half of Shoreline's 24,420 households earn less than $112,751 a year (±$7,851), against $124,746 in King County and $98,141 in Washington. In 2015-2019 it was $106,857 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Shoreline | King County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $112,751 ±$7,851 | $124,746 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $152,121 ±$6,414 | $176,799 | – |
| Per capita income | $62,714 ±$2,871 | $74,100 | +$8,797 |
| People below the poverty line | 8.8% ±1.4 pts | 8.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.4% ±2.9 pts | 9.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.4% ±1.4 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.6% ±0.7 pts | 98.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.8% ±1.4 pts | 95.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Shoreline?
Owners occupy 66.3% of Shoreline's occupied homes and renters 33.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $811,100 by its owner (±$18,985). The median renter pays $1,985 a month including utilities, and 42.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Shoreline | King County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $811,100 ±$18,985 | $859,900 | +$171,262 |
| Median gross rent | $1,985 ±$75 | $2,092 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.9% ±3.8 pts | 37.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,198 ±$94 | $3,273 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.3% ±2.0 pts | 55.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 33.7% ±2.0 pts | 44.6% | – |
| Housing units | 25,289 ±637 | 1,003,284 | +2,232 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.8% ±2.4 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 63.2% ±1.9 pts | 50.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.4% ±0.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.2% ±0.8 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.5% ±1.2 pts | 14.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.3% ±0.9 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.1% ±1.2 pts | 11.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Shoreline building?
Builders took permits for 26 new housing units in Shoreline in 2025 (15 in single-family houses), 0.4 per 1,000 residents against 4.4 across Washington.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Shoreline work and get to work?
57.1% of Shoreline's workers drive alone and 25.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.6%.
| Measure | Shoreline | King County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.1% ±1.7 pts | 69.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% ±1.1 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 57.1% ±2.2 pts | 50.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.1% ±1.3 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 5.7% ±1.2 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Walked | 1.7% ±0.7 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 25.6% ±2.3 pts | 29.2% | +19.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.2 min ±0.9 | 27.6 min | −4.3 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Shoreline?
12 census tracts lie mostly in Shoreline, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $88,250 (Tract 203.01) to $173,015 (Tract 208).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 205King County | 7,825 | $134,688 |
| Tract 210King County | 5,946 | $116,203 |
| Tract 202King County | 5,878 | $119,444 |
| Tract 208King County | 4,878 | $173,015 |
| Tract 211King County | 4,357 | $126,563 |
| Tract 207King County | 4,334 | $88,686 |
| Tract 209King County | 4,300 | $101,373 |
| Tract 204.01King County | 4,616 | $102,237 |
| Tract 203.02King County | 4,151 | $99,776 |
| Tract 206King County | 4,036 | $166,611 |
| Tract 201King County | 3,545 | $166,836 |
| Tract 203.01King County | 3,421 | $88,250 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Shoreline) · Census block assignment files
How does Shoreline compare with other places in Washington?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Shoreline is the 593rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 19th-most populous of 281 in Washington.
Shoreline ranks 121st of 387 places in Washington with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 19th | 281 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 27th | 203 |
| Residents per square mile | 18th | 394 |
| Median household income | 121st | 387 |
| Per capita income | 69th | 393 |
| Median home value | 58th | 384 |
| Median gross rent | 95th | 351 |
| Poverty rate | 155th | 281 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48th | 382 |
| Median age | 131st | 394 |
| Owner-occupied share | 246th | 388 |
| Work from home | 68th | 307 |
| Travel time to work | 195th | 394 |
Shoreline's figures with every place in Washington (CSV)
Every place in Washington, sortable · Compare Shoreline with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Shoreline?
4 of the 57 figures for Shoreline on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Shoreline are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Shoreline.