Seattle, WA Demographics
What is the population of Seattle?
There are 734,603 residents in Seattle, with a median age of 35.4. Of this, 51.12% are males and 48.88% are females. US-born citizens make up 78.16% of the resident pool in Seattle, while non-US-born citizens account for 11.18%. Additionally, 10.66% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 557,600 people in Seattle currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 734,603 | 1.2% |
| Male Population | 375,562 | 2.0% |
| Female Population | 359,041 | 0.3% |
Male Population 51.12%
Female Population 48.88%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 35.4 | 0.3% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 574,167 | 0.3% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 82,107 | 4.9% |
| Not Citizen | 78,329 | 3.6% |
Citizen U.S. Born 78.16%
Citizen not U.S. Born 11.18%
Not Citizen 10.66%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 10,818 | 0.1% |
| Moved from Same County | 103,235 | 1.4% |
| Moved from Same State | 15,380 | 4.6% |
| Moved from Different State | 41,665 | 4.6% |
| Same House as Last Year | 557,600 | 1.0% |
Moved from Abroad 1.48%
Moved from Same County 14.17%
Moved from Same State 2.11%
Moved from Different State 5.72%
Same House as Last Year 76.52%
What are the employment statistics in Seattle?
White-collar workers make up 91.52% of the working population in Seattle, while blue-collar employees account for 8.48%. There are also 42,532 entrepreneurs in Seattle (9.39% of the workforce); 301,771 workers employed in private companies (66.66%); and 57,403 people working in governmental institutions (12.68%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 414,335 | 1.4% |
| Blue Collar | 38,393 | 1.6% |
White Collar 91.52%
Blue Collar 8.48%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 42,532 | -1.9% |
| Private Companies | 301,771 | 2.1% |
| Governmental Workers | 57,403 | 0.7% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 51,022 | 0.8% |
Self Employees 9.39%
Private Companies 66.66%
Governmental Workers 12.68%
Not for Profit Companies 11.27%
How many households are there in Seattle?
There are a total of 345,246 households in Seattle, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 43.2% of these Seattle households, while non-family units account for the remaining 56.8%. Additionally, 18.25% of households have children and 81.75% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 345,246 | 2.3% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 149,134 | 0.1% |
| Non-Family Households | 196,112 | 4.1% |
Family Households 43.2%
Non-Family Households 56.8%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 63,018 | -1.6% |
| Households without Children | 282,228 | 3.3% |
Households with Children 18.25%
Households without Children 81.75%
What are the median and average incomes in Seattle?
The average annual household income in Seattle is $161,694, while the median household income sits at $116,068 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $134,974, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $134,334. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $50,072 and $65,064, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $161,694 | 11.6% |
| Median Household Income | $116,068 | 10.1% |
| People below Poverty Level | 2 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 637,695 | 1.3% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Seattle?
There are 372,436 housing units in Seattle, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1973. Of the 345,246 occupied housing units in Seattle, 44.45% are owner-occupied, while 55.55% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 71.53% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $881,200. In general, housing costs reach $2,149 per month in Seattle.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 372,436 | 2.6% |
| Median Year Built | 1973 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 86,815 | -1.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 28,298 | -2.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 31,973 | -2.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 29,291 | -2.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 28,621 | 2.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 28,745 | 4.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 29,327 | -3.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 44,605 | 3.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 62,911 | 17.9% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 1,850 | 259.2% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 345,246 | 2.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 153,477 | 0.6% |
| Renter Occupied | $191,769 | 3.7% |
Owner Occupied 44.45%
Renter Occupied 55.55%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 109,785 | -0.5% |
| Without Mortgage | 43,692 | 3.5% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $881,200 | 14.7% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $876,300 | 14.6% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,149 | 9.0% |
With Mortgage 71.53%
Without Mortgage 28.47%
What is the level of education in Seattle?
Approximately 13.03% of the population in Seattle holds a high school degree (that's 82,293 residents), while 16.06% have attained a college certificate (107,283 locals) and 36.6% have a bachelor's degree (231,222 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 13,873 | -1.8% |
| Some High School | 82,293 | 1.9% |
| Some College | 107,283 | -1.7% |
| Associate Degree | 37,915 | -0.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 231,222 | 2.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 164,898 | 4.0% |
No High School 2.2%
Some High School 13.03%
Some College 16.06%
Associate Degree 6%
Bachelor's Degree 36.6%
Graduate Degree 26.11%
What is the marital status of Seattle residents?
A total of 297,496 people in Seattle have never been married (which represents 46.02% of the total population), while 266,342 of them are wedded (41.2%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 7,591 (1.17%) and 62,894 (9.73%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 297,496 | 2.8% |
| Married | 266,342 | 1.1% |
| Separated | 7,591 | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 19,765 | 4.6% |
| Divorced | 62,894 | 62,894.0% |
Never Married 46.02%
Married 41.2%
Separated 1.17%
Widowed 3.06%
Divorced 9.73%
What are the most common means of transportation in Seattle?
The top three means of transportation people in Seattle use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 194,885 residents commute by car, 57,967 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 41,016 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 194,885 | -4.7% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 57,967 | -14.0% |
| Subway or Elevated | 3,770 | N/A |
| Railroad | 304 | -94.1% |
| Ferryboat | 663 | -14.4% |
| Bicycle | 12,296 | 0.1% |
| Motorcycle | 984 | -12.2% |
| TaxiCab | 1,448 | -15.4% |
| Walk | 41,016 | -3.9% |
What is the median and average household income in Seattle by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98101 | 16,302 | 11,079 | $111,099.00 | $151,454.00 |
| 98102 | 25,827 | 16,213 | $114,026.00 | $157,582.00 |
| 98103 | 51,878 | 25,620 | $122,656.00 | $167,932.00 |
| 98104 | 15,052 | 8,480 | $63,621.00 | $91,062.00 |
| 98105 | 50,302 | 17,875 | $75,214.00 | $155,790.00 |
| 98106 | 28,243 | 11,446 | $94,762.00 | $122,095.00 |
| 98107 | 28,170 | 15,125 | $131,559.00 | $167,124.00 |
| 98108 | 23,762 | 8,238 | $90,179.00 | $129,864.00 |
| 98109 | 32,251 | 19,897 | $124,408.00 | $166,998.00 |
| 98112 | 23,456 | 10,756 | $153,204.00 | $256,059.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.