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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Seattle

Washington · 563,374 residents · 84 sq mi
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Seattle has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,736. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $252,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

563,374
+9%since 1990
from 516,259 in 1990
1990 – 2025
6,707 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 6,146 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.4
+1%since 1990
from 34.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
492K564K635K707K778K1990201020202024Seattle
2024754K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,736
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,353 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$30,306
+66%since 1990
from $18,308 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.8%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 12.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$252,100
+40%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $136,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$721
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $463 in 1990
US average: $602
48.4%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 48.9% in 1990
51.6% rent
5.5
+19%since 1990
from 4.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic75.4%(389,304)
Black10%(51,652)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(17,058)
Asian11.9%(61,293)
Diversity Score55.4%(285,779)
2000
White, non-Hispanic67.9%(382,532)
Black8.3%(46,545)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(29,719)
Asian13%(73,512)
Diversity Score56.7%(319,530)
57
+2%since 1990
from 55 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

47.2%
+9.3 ptssince 1990
from 37.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.5%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 86.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
17.3%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 13.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.6 min
−30%since 1990
from 22.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Seattle, Washington?

Seattle, Washington has about 563,374 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Seattle, Washington?

The typical household in Seattle, Washington earns about $45,736 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Seattle, Washington expensive?

In Seattle, Washington, the median home is worth about $252,100, and the typical rent is about $721 a month.

How educated are people in Seattle, Washington?

About 47.2% of adults age 25 and over in Seattle, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Seattle, Washington?

About 11.8% of people in Seattle, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Seattle, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Seattle, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 47,115 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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