Census tract · King County
Census Tract 260.03, King County, Washington
Census Tract 260.03, GEOID 53033026003, in King County, Washington, mostly within Renton (89% of its census blocks). 4,290 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±548); the 2020 Census counted 4,599.
Residents, 2020-2024
4,290
±548 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 4,599
Median household income
$71,429
±$15,904 (90% margin)
King County: $124,746
Median home value
$526,300
±$91,919 (90% margin)
King County: $859,900
Median gross rent
$1,902
±$328 (90% margin)
King County: $2,092
Where is Census Tract 260.03?
Census Tract 260.03 is one of 495 census tracts in King County, Washington. It covers 0.44 square miles of land, 10,500 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 53033026003, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Renton | 89% |
| Bryn Mawr-Skyway | 11% |
4 census tracts border Census Tract 260.03: Tract 253.02 ($58,243), Tract 260.04 ($108,125), Tract 261.01 ($91,823) and Tract 262 ($76,399). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 260.03?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 260.03's population at 4,290 (±548) in 1,370 households; the 2020 Census counted 4,599 residents and 1,659 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 260.03 | Renton |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,290±548 | 105,317 |
| Households | 1,370±195 | 40,672 |
| Average household size | 3.13±0.40 | 2.57 |
| Housing units | 1,662±220 | 42,551 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 260.03?
The median resident of Census Tract 260.03 is 29.0 years old; 28.8% are under 18 and 8.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 36.2%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 22.5%. 35.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 260.03 | Renton |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29.0±4.6 | 36.5 |
| Under 18 years | 28.8%±6.4 pts | 20.8% |
| 65 years and over | 8.1%±2.6 pts | 13.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 21.0%±7.9 pts | 15.6% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 22.5%±8.6 pts | 38.6% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 36.2%±10.1 pts | 9.0% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 14.0%±7.0 pts | 26.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.4 pts | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.4 pts | 0.8% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.9%±3.6 pts | 8.5% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.9 pts | 0.8% |
| Born outside the United States | 35.1%±8.7 pts | 28.5% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 40.5%±9.2 pts | 38.1% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.3%±1.8 pts | 4.8% |
| With a disability | 15.0%±6.0 pts | 11.6% |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.1%±2.8 pts | 7.6% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 78.3%±8.1 pts | 88.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 27.4%±6.9 pts | 39.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.8%±2.5 pts | 13.7% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.0%±7.7 pts | 83.7% |
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 Census Tract 260.03 earn?
Half of the 1,370 households in Census Tract 260.03 earn less than $71,429 a year (±$15,904), against $124,746 across King County: 457th highest of the county's 491 tracts with a reliable estimate. 24.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 260.03 | Renton |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,429±$15,904 | $100,432 |
| Mean household income | $90,604±$16,437 | $130,075 |
| Per capita income | $31,217±$5,240 | $51,528 |
| People below the poverty line | 24.4%±9.0 pts | 8.1% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 37.8%±17.7 pts | 8.6% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 39.2%±9.2 pts | 11.8% |
| Households with a computer | 97.7%±2.0 pts | 97.3% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.7%±3.2 pts | 94.4% |
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 Census Tract 260.03?
Owners occupy 18.6% of Census Tract 260.03's occupied homes and renters 81.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $526,300 by its owner (±$91,919). The median renter pays $1,902 a month including utilities, and 49.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 260.03 | Renton |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $526,300±$91,919 | $672,600 |
| Median gross rent | $1,902±$328 | $1,998 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 49.0%±13.5 pts | 42.6% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,598±$777 | $2,828 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 18.6%±6.8 pts | 54.4% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 81.4%±6.8 pts | 45.6% |
| Housing units | 1,662±220 | 42,551 |
| Single-family detached homes | 10.6%±4.3 pts | 50.8% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0%±2.4 pts | 1.8% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±2.4 pts | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 13.4%±6.2 pts | 10.4% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.4%±3.7 pts | 3.1% |
| Households with no vehicle | 16.2%±8.6 pts | 8.4% |
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 do people in Census Tract 260.03 get to work?
67.6% of Census Tract 260.03's workers drive alone and 11.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 10.4%.
| Measure | Tract 260.03 | Renton |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.4%±6.9 pts | 70.6% |
| Unemployment rate | 10.4%±5.5 pts | 4.9% |
| Drove alone to work | 67.6%±8.7 pts | 61.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.3%±5.4 pts | 9.7% |
| Public transportation | 11.5%±5.8 pts | 3.8% |
| Walked | 2.1%±2.5 pts | 1.7% |
| Worked from home | 11.3%±5.4 pts | 21.7% |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.1 min±4.3 | 29.7 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
How does Census Tract 260.03 compare with the other tracts in King County?
Among King County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 260.03 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In King County | In Renton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 286th of 494 | 12th of 23 |
| Residents per square mile | 100th of 494 | 1st of 23 |
| Median household income | 457th of 491 | 22nd of 23 |
| Per capita income | 476th of 494 | 23rd of 23 |
| Median home value | 431st of 481 | 20th of 23 |
| Median gross rent | 342nd of 483 | 18th of 22 |
| Poverty rate | 22nd of 316 | 1st of 13 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 439th of 494 | 22nd of 23 |
| Median age | 479th of 494 | 22nd of 23 |
| Owner-occupied share | 448th of 483 | 21st of 23 |
The tracts next to it on King County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 271 | 454th | $72,386±$23,564 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 288.01 | 455th | $71,682±$14,338 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 292.08 | 456th | $71,538±$23,177 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 260.03 | 457th | $71,429±$15,904 |
| Tract 1.01 | 458th | $69,577±$14,341 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 303.14 | 459th | $68,790±$18,186 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 282 | 460th | $68,702±$5,513 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 260.03?
Every figure for Census Tract 260.03 on this page has a coefficient of variation under 40%, the Census Bureau's threshold for a usable estimate.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). 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 · Check it at data.census.gov
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