White Center
Census-designated place in King County, Washington
White Center is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in King County, Washington, with 16,631 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 381 ft (116 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Boulevard Park, 1.6 miles E.
- 16,631residents (2020 Census)
- 381 ftelevation · 116 m
- 2.3 sq miland area · 5.9 km²
- 7,311 / sq mipopulation density
- 98146ZIP code
About White Center
White Center is a census-designated place (CDP) in King County, Washington, United States. It lies between West Seattle and Burien. The population was 16,631 at the 2020 census.
White Center is sometimes referred to by the nickname "Rat City" due to the historical presence of a military Relocation and Training Center during World War II. The Rat City Rollergirls are a Seattle roller derby team that began training in White Center.
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Living in White Center
- Median household income
- $87,189
- Median home value
- $645,200
- Median rent
- $1,595/mo
- Median age
- 37.6
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White Center had 16,631 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 16,631 |
|---|---|
| Density | 7,311 per sq mi (2,823 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
White Center at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | King County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 16,631 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.27 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 381 ft (116 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.5092° N, 122.3481° W |
| ZIP code | 98146 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5378225 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near White Center
- Boulevard Park1.6 mi E
- Burien2.3 mi S
- Tukwila4.1 mi SE
- SeaTac5.1 mi SE
- Bryn Mawr-Skyway5.1 mi E
- Normandy Park5.3 mi S
- Mercer Island6.6 mi NE
- Renton7.4 mi E
- Seattle7.6 mi N
- Vashon8.4 mi SW
- Des Moines8.5 mi S
- Beaux Arts Village8.5 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about White Center
What county is White Center in?
White Center is in King County, Washington.
What is the population of White Center, WA?
16,631 people lived in White Center at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of White Center, WA?
The ZIP code of White Center is 98146.
What is the elevation of White Center?
381 feet (116 m) above sea level.
What towns are near White Center?
Boulevard Park (1.6 mi), Burien (2.3 mi), Tukwila (4.1 mi), SeaTac (5.1 mi), Bryn Mawr-Skyway (5.1 mi).
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