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Seattle

Washington · 608,660 residents · 84 sq mi
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Seattle is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,665. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $456,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
608,660
+8%since 2000
from 563,374 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,246 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 6,707 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.1
+2%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
492K564K635K707K778K1990201020202024Seattle
2024754K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,665
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,736 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,868
+35%since 2000
from $30,306 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.485
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$456,200
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $252,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$958
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $721 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.1%
−11.3 ptssince 2000
from 48.4% in 2000
51.9% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.5
+36%since 2000
from 5.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.9%(382,532)
Black8.3%(46,545)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(29,719)
Asian13%(73,512)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.7%(319,530)
2010
White, non-Hispanic66.3%(403,578)
Black7.7%(47,113)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(40,329)
Asian13.7%(83,537)
Other5.5%(33,505)
Diversity Score65.9%(401,087)
Diversity Score
66
+16%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 47.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
21.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+60%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
53.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
18.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
15.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
53.3%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
17.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.9%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Neighborhoods in Seattle

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Places similar to Seattle

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Pop 826,079
Washington
Pop 693,645
Denver
Pop 740,613
Boston
Pop 672,973
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Seattle, Washington?

Seattle, Washington has about 608,660 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Seattle, Washington?

The typical household in Seattle, Washington earns about $60,665 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 $456,200, and the typical rent is about $958 a month.

How educated are people in Seattle, Washington?

About 55.1% 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 12.7% 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 92,401 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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