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METRO AREA · 2010 ACS

Seattle Metro

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · 3 counties · 3,439,809 residents · 5,870.23 sq mi
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Seattle is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $65,342. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $361,375.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
37% 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
3,439,809
+13%since 2000
from 3,043,878 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
586 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 519 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.8
+5%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2.4M2.9M3.3M3.8M4.2M1990201020202024Seattle
20244.1M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,342
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,307 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,151
+30%since 2000
from $26,332 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
43.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$361,375
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $199,995 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$976
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $729 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.7%
−13.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.3% in 2000
38.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.5
+42%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Seattle on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76%(2,313,259)
Black4.9%(149,000)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(162,453)
Asian8.4%(256,454)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.7%(1,299,703)
2010
White, non-Hispanic68%(2,340,274)
Black5.4%(185,061)
Hispanic / Latino9%(309,476)
Asian11.3%(389,309)
Other5.9%(204,035)
Diversity Score63.3%(2,177,696)
Diversity Score
63
+48%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 32.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+45%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
8.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.4%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
16.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
In this metro

Principal cities

SeattleCENTRAL784,777TacomaCENTRAL229,816BellevueCENTRAL154,193KentCENTRAL134,871EverettCENTRAL113,567RentonCENTRAL104,975AuburnCENTRAL86,301RedmondCENTRAL82,506LakewoodCENTRAL62,755
What's inside

3 component counties

King CountyCENTRAL2,344,939Pierce CountyCENTRAL946,288Snohomish CountyCENTRAL870,656
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Pop 5,034,221
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA?

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA has about 3,439,809 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA?

The typical household in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA earns about $65,342 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA expensive?

In Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, the median home is worth about $361,375, and the typical rent is about $976 a month.

How educated are people in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA?

About 36.6% of adults age 25 and over in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA?

About 10.2% of people in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA grown since 1990?

Yes, Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA has grown since 1990. The population has added about 880,645 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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