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Union Hill-Novelty Hill, Washington Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Union Hill-Novelty Hill, Washington is 23,272 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 58th-largest city in Washington. The median household income is $181,820, the median home value is $1,174,100, and the median age is 44.0.

23,272

Population

960

People / sq mi

$181,820

Median Income

$1,174,100

Median Home Value

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Union Hill-Novelty Hill covers 24.2 sq mi of land at 960 people per square mile.

About Union Hill-Novelty Hill, WA

Remote work is unusually prominent in Union Hill-Novelty Hill: 40.8% of workers primarily work from home, above the 14.0% national rate. With 23,272 residents, Union Hill-Novelty Hill is a city in Washington.

Households here are among the highest-earning of all US cities: median income is $181,820, above the US median of $78,538. Only 3.4% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. Real estate commands a premium here — a median home value of $1,174,100, with typical rent around $2,597.

The population is unusually well-credentialed for US cities — 71.8% of adults have a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. An unusually large 40.8% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 30 minutes each way.

The remote-work concentration is telling in Union Hill-Novelty Hill — it skews toward higher-income, college-educated workers and reshapes both commute patterns and housing demand.

Race & Ethnicity

White60.2%
Black or African American1.1%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.8%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$181,820

Median Household Income

$99,734

Per Capita Income

3.4%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$1,174,100

Median Home Value

$2,597

Median Rent

86.4%

Owner-Occupied

Education

98.5%

High School+

71.8%

Bachelor's+

Commute

2.3%

Drive Alone

51.7%

Public Transit

40.8%

Work From Home

30.3 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

34.7%

Foreign Born

68.6%

Non-English at Home

4.4%

Veterans

7.5%

With Disability

98.1%

Health Insurance

99.3%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Finance, Insurance & Real Estate38.2%
Professional, Scientific & Management15.2%
Manufacturing8.9%
Transportation & Warehousing6.6%
Information4.8%
Construction4.3%
Retail Trade3.5%
Education, Health Care & Social Services3.4%
Public Administration2.2%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services1.8%
Agriculture & Mining0.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Union Hill-Novelty Hill, Washington has a population of 23,272 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 58th-largest city in Washington.

The median household income in Union Hill-Novelty Hill, Washington is $181,820, with 3.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Union Hill-Novelty Hill, Washington is $1,174,100, with median monthly rent at $2,597 and a homeownership rate of 86.4%.

The median age in Union Hill-Novelty Hill, Washington is 44.0 years. The population is 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.