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METRO AREA · 2020 ACS

Seattle Metro

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA · 3 counties · 4,018,762 residents · 5,870.23 sq mi
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Seattle is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $91,914. Population has grown 32% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $507,305.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,018,762
+32%since 2000
from 3,043,878 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
685 / sq mi
+32%since 2000
from 519 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.2
+6%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2.4M2.9M3.3M3.8M4.2M1990201020202024Seattle
20244.1M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,914
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,307 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,124
+83%since 2000
from $26,332 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.5%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$507,305
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $199,995 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,576
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $729 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.3% in 2000
41.4% rent
Afford Score
5.5
+42%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.9%(2,328,818)
Black6%(239,282)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(450,476)
Asian15.2%(612,509)
Other7.9%(317,063)
Diversity Score75.6%(3,038,524)
Segregation Score31.1%(1,248,296)
Diversity Score
76
+77%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
31
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.3%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 32.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+63%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 69.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.1%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
19.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−81.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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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Frequently asked

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

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA has about 4,018,762 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA earns about $91,914 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 $507,305, and the typical rent is about $1,576 a month.

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

About 43.3% 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 8.4% 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 1,459,598 residents, a change of about 57 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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