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STATE · ADMITTED 1889 · 2000 CENSUS

Washington

5,894,121 residents · 39 counties · 639 cities · 1,784 census tracts
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Washington has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,776. Population has grown 21% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $158,800.

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Section 01

Population & growth

5,894,121
+21%since 1990
from 4,866,692 in 1990
1990 – 2024
89 / sq mi
+21%since 1990
from 73 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.3
+7%since 1990
from 33.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4.6M5.5M6.3M7.2M8.1M1990201020202024Washington
20247.8M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,776
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,183 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,973
+54%since 1990
from $14,923 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.6%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 10.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$158,800
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $93,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$663
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $445 in 1990
US average: $602
64.6%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 62.6% in 1990
35.4% rent
3.5
+16%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Washington on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(4,313,601)
Black3%(147,364)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(206,018)
Asian4.3%(211,292)
Diversity Score33.9%(1,649,809)
2000
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(4,652,490)
Black3.1%(184,631)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(441,509)
Asian5.4%(319,401)
Diversity Score37.3%(2,200,860)
37
+10%since 1990
from 34 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

27.7%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 22.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.1%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 83.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.3%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.5 min
−22%since 1990
from 22.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Section 02

Largest cities

1.Seattle784,777
2.Spokane230,783
3.Tacoma229,816
4.Vancouver199,698
5.Bellevue154,193
6.Kent134,871
7.Everett113,567
8.Spokane Valley108,405
9.Renton104,975
10.Federal Way99,729
11.Yakima97,458
12.Kirkland97,410
Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington?

Washington has about 5,894,121 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Washington?

The typical household in Washington earns about $45,776 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washington expensive?

In Washington, the median home is worth about $158,800, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in Washington?

About 27.7% of adults age 25 and over in Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washington?

About 10.6% of people in Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,027,429 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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