Downtown Seattle, Seattle, WA Demographics
What is the population of Downtown Seattle?
There are 40,493 residents in Downtown Seattle, with a median age of 35. Of this, 58.23% are males and 41.77% are females. US-born citizens make up 62.48% of the resident pool in Downtown Seattle, while non-US-born citizens account for 14.15%. Additionally, 23.37% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 25,613 people in Downtown Seattle currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 40,493 | 4.2% |
| Male Population | 23,580 | 4.0% |
| Female Population | 16,914 | 4.4% |
Male Population 58.23%
Female Population 41.77%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 35 | -2.8% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 25,301 | 0.4% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 5,729 | 16.4% |
| Not Citizen | 9,463 | 8.3% |
Citizen U.S. Born 62.48%
Citizen not U.S. Born 14.15%
Not Citizen 23.37%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,045 | 3.4% |
| Moved from Same County | 7,727 | 2.0% |
| Moved from Same State | 857 | 2.6% |
| Moved from Different State | 5,110 | 0.3% |
| Same House as Last Year | 25,613 | 5.8% |
Moved from Abroad 2.59%
Moved from Same County 19.15%
Moved from Same State 2.12%
Moved from Different State 12.66%
Same House as Last Year 63.47%
What are the employment statistics in Downtown Seattle?
White-collar workers make up 94.53% of the working population in Downtown Seattle, while blue-collar employees account for 5.47%. There are also 1,653 entrepreneurs in Downtown Seattle (6.18% of the workforce); 21,072 workers employed in private companies (78.79%); and 1,857 people working in governmental institutions (6.94%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 25,283 | 5.2% |
| Blue Collar | 1,463 | -7.8% |
White Collar 94.53%
Blue Collar 5.47%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,653 | -4.6% |
| Private Companies | 21,072 | 5.1% |
| Governmental Workers | 1,857 | 0.5% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 2,164 | 9.5% |
Self Employees 6.18%
Private Companies 78.79%
Governmental Workers 6.94%
Not for Profit Companies 8.09%
How many households are there in Downtown Seattle?
There are a total of 25,778 households in Downtown Seattle, each made up of around 1 members. Family establishments represent 24.47% of these Downtown Seattle households, while non-family units account for the remaining 75.53%. Additionally, 3.68% of households have children and 96.32% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 25,778 | 3.8% |
| Average People per Household | 1 | N/A |
| Family Households | 6,309 | -0.5% |
| Non-Family Households | 19,469 | 5.3% |
Family Households 24.47%
Non-Family Households 75.53%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 949 | -1.7% |
| Households without Children | 24,829 | 4.0% |
Households with Children 3.68%
Households without Children 96.32%
What are the median and average incomes in Downtown Seattle?
The average annual household income in Downtown Seattle is $102,752, while the median household income sits at $127,012 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $155,596, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $71,096. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $85,463 and $38,470, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $102,752 | 7.8% |
| Median Household Income | $127,012 | 9.2% |
| People below Poverty Level | 17 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 32,917 | 3.2% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Downtown Seattle?
There are 29,910 housing units in Downtown Seattle, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1995. Of the 25,778 occupied housing units in Downtown Seattle, 18.13% are owner-occupied, while 81.87% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 63.24% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $688,000. In general, housing costs reach $2,334 per month in Downtown Seattle.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 29,910 | 4.9% |
| Median Year Built | 1995 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 4,768 | -8.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 665 | -21.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 911 | -1.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,287 | 7.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,593 | 4.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 3,077 | 14.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 3,170 | -10.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 5,540 | 3.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 8,606 | 20.7% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 293 | 205.2% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 25,778 | 3.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 4,673 | 3.2% |
| Renter Occupied | $21,105 | 3.9% |
Owner Occupied 18.13%
Renter Occupied 81.87%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 2,955 | 0.8% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,718 | 7.7% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $688,000 | 10.1% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $811,600 | 0.0% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,334 | 9.6% |
With Mortgage 63.24%
Without Mortgage 36.76%
What is the level of education in Downtown Seattle?
Approximately 13.3% of the population in Downtown Seattle holds a high school degree (that's 5,347 residents), while 15.97% have attained a college certificate (6,418 locals) and 34.85% have a bachelor's degree (14,009 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 1,580 | 6.0% |
| Some High School | 5,347 | 4.8% |
| Some College | 6,418 | 2.8% |
| Associate Degree | 1,651 | 3.8% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14,009 | 2.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 11,191 | 7.3% |
No High School 3.93%
Some High School 13.3%
Some College 15.97%
Associate Degree 4.11%
Bachelor's Degree 34.85%
Graduate Degree 27.84%
What is the marital status of Downtown Seattle residents?
A total of 20,915 people in Downtown Seattle have never been married (which represents 52.45% of the total population), while 13,200 of them are wedded (33.1%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 563 (1.41%) and 3,558 (8.92%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 20,915 | 6.5% |
| Married | 13,200 | 0.4% |
| Separated | 563 | 22.9% |
| Widowed | 1,638 | 12.6% |
| Divorced | 3,558 | 3,558.0% |
Never Married 52.45%
Married 33.1%
Separated 1.41%
Widowed 4.11%
Divorced 8.92%
What are the most common means of transportation in Downtown Seattle?
The top three means of transportation people in Downtown Seattle use to get to work are: walking, car and bus or trolley bus. A total of 8,086 residents commute by walking, 5,784 prefer going to work by car and 3,170 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 5,784 | 7.3% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 3,170 | -7.7% |
| Railroad | 9 | -98.5% |
| Ferryboat | 23 | -62.3% |
| Bicycle | 244 | 9.4% |
| Motorcycle | 20 | -39.4% |
| TaxiCab | 158 | -32.2% |
| Walk | 8,086 | -9.2% |
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.