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STATE · ADMITTED 1889 · 2020 ACS

Washington

7,705,281 residents · 39 counties · 639 cities · 1,784 census tracts
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Washington is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,006. Population has grown 31% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $366,800.

WA
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,705,281
+31%since 2000
from 5,894,121 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
116 / sq mi
+31%since 2000
from 89 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.1
+8%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4.6M5.5M6.3M7.2M8.1M1990201020202024Washington
20247.8M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,006
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,776 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,837
+78%since 2000
from $22,973 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.3%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$366,800
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $158,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,337
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $663 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
37.8% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+37%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(4,652,490)
Black3.1%(184,631)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(441,509)
Asian5.4%(319,401)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.3%(2,200,860)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.8%(4,918,820)
Black3.8%(296,170)
Hispanic / Latino13.7%(1,059,213)
Asian9.4%(723,062)
Other7.1%(550,512)
Diversity Score67.4%(5,196,904)
Diversity Score
67
+81%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 27.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+60%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 65.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.7%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
14.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.2%
−80.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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 7,705,281 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Washington?

The typical household in Washington earns about $77,006 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washington expensive?

In Washington, the median home is worth about $366,800, and the typical rent is about $1,337 a month.

How educated are people in Washington?

About 36.7% of adults age 25 and over in Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washington?

About 10.2% 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 2,838,589 residents, a change of about 58 percent over that period.

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