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SeaTac

Washington · 26,909 residents · 10.064 sq mi
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SeaTac has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,341. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $271,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,909
+6%since 2000
from 25,496 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,674 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 2,533 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.5
+2%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
22K25K28K30K33K1990201020202024SeaTac
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,341
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,202 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,661
+15%since 2000
from $19,717 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance10.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$271,600
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $147,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$836
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $654 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.3%
−17.1 ptssince 2000
from 54.4% in 2000
47.4% rent
Vacancy rate
9.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.6
+57%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57.5%(14,666)
Black8.9%(2,266)
Hispanic / Latino13%(3,302)
Asian11%(2,804)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.7%(17,519)
2010
White, non-Hispanic39.5%(10,619)
Black16.6%(4,455)
Hispanic / Latino20.3%(5,474)
Asian14.4%(3,874)
Other9.8%(2,639)
Diversity Score93.5%(25,159)
Diversity Score
93
+36%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+49%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
65.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
9.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.3%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
47.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
31.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.1%
−44.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in SeaTac, Washington?

SeaTac, Washington has about 26,909 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in SeaTac, Washington?

The typical household in SeaTac, Washington earns about $48,341 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is SeaTac, Washington expensive?

In SeaTac, Washington, the median home is worth about $271,600, and the typical rent is about $836 a month.

How educated are people in SeaTac, Washington?

About 15.3% of adults age 25 and over in SeaTac, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in SeaTac, Washington?

About 13.3% of people in SeaTac, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has SeaTac, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, SeaTac, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,215 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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