West Seattle, Seattle, WA Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work
What is the population of West Seattle?
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There are 80,721 residents in West Seattle, with a median age of 39. Of this, 49.36% are males and 50.64% are females. US-born citizens make up 81.92% of the resident pool in West Seattle, while non-US-born citizens account for 10.93%. Additionally, 7.15% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 67,052 people in West Seattle currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 67,052 people in West Seattle currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 80,721 | 0.7% |
| Male Population | 39,840 | 1.6% |
| Female Population | 40,881 | -0.1% |
Male population 49.36%
Female population 50.64%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 39 | 0.0% |
| Citizen US Born | 66,125 | 0.5% |
| Citizen not US Born | 8,824 | 3.3% |
| Not Citizen | 5,772 | -1.2% |
Citizen US Born 81.92%
Citizen not US Born 10.93%
Not Citizen 7.15%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 449 | 5.2% |
| Moved from Same County | 8,070 | -4.3% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,376 | 5.6% |
| Moved from Different State | 3,030 | 7.8% |
| Same House as Last Year | 67,052 | 1.1% |
Moved from Abroad 0.56%
Moved from Same County 10.09%
Moved from Same State 1.72%
Moved from Different State 3.79%
Same House as Last Year 83.84%
What are the employment statistics in West Seattle?
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White-collar workers make up 87.66% of the working population in West Seattle, while blue-collar employees account for 12.34%. There are also 4,632 entrepreneurs in West Seattle (9.86% of the workforce); 31,776 workers employed in private companies (67.63%); and 6,095 people working in governmental institutions (12.97%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 41,184 | 0.5% |
| Blue Collar | 5,800 | -3.0% |
White Collar 87.66%
Blue Collar 12.34%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 4,632 | -8.4% |
| Private Companies | 31,776 | 2.2% |
| Governmental Workers | 6,095 | -2.6% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 4,480 | -2.0% |
Self Employees 9.86%
Private Companies 67.63%
Governmental Workers 12.97%
Not for Profit Companies 9.54%
How many households are there in West Seattle?
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There are a total of 35,237 households in West Seattle, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 54.82% of these West Seattle households, while non-family units account for the remaining 45.18%. Additionally, 24.79% of households have children and 75.21% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 35,237 | 0.9% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | 0.0% |
| Family Households | 19,318 | 0.3% |
| Non-family Households | 15,919 | 1.7% |
Family Households 54.82%
Non-family Households 45.18%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 8,736 | -2.5% |
| Households without Children | 26,501 | 2.1% |
Households with Children 24.79%
Households without Children 75.21%
What are the median and average incomes in West Seattle?
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The average annual household income in West Seattle is $144,816, while the median household income sits at $104,562 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $127,518, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $119,140. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $42,466 and $65,440, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $144,816 | 11.2% |
| Median Household Income | $104,562 | 10.6% |
| People below Poverty Level | 6,425 | -6.3% |
| People above Poverty Level | 72,871 | 1.4% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in West Seattle?
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There are 37,666 housing units in West Seattle, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1966. Of the 35,237 occupied housing units in West Seattle, 58.46% are owner-occupied, while 41.54% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 75.87% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $695,600. In general, housing costs reach $2,011 per month in West Seattle.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 75.87% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $695,600. In general, housing costs reach $2,011 per month in West Seattle.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 37,666 | 1.0% |
| Median Year Built | 1966 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 7,998 | -1.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4,200 | 1.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 4,342 | 2.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 2,543 | -12.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 2,687 | -2.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 3,051 | 1.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 3,413 | 0.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 4,522 | -3.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 4,781 | 18.8% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 129 | 79.2% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 35,237 | 0.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 20,599 | 1.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 14,638 | 0.5% |
Owner Occupied 58.46%
Renter Occupied 41.54%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 15,628 | 0.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 4,971 | 4.3% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $695,600 | 15.3% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $670,500 | 14.1% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,011 | 7.0% |
With Mortgage 75.87%
Without Mortgage 24.13%
What is the level of education in West Seattle?
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Approximately 16.29% of the population in West Seattle holds a high school degree (that's 11,409 residents), while 21.68% have attained a college certificate (15,191 locals) and 31.62% have a bachelor's degree (22,152 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 1,907 | -0.6% |
| Some High School | 11,409 | 2.0% |
| Some College | 15,191 | -0.8% |
| Associate Degree | 5,648 | 2.6% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22,152 | 0.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 13,751 | 5.6% |
No High School 2.72%
Some High School 16.29%
Some College 21.68%
Associate Degree 8.06%
Bachelor's Degree 31.62%
Graduate Degree 19.63%
What is the marital status of West Seattle residents?
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A total of 24,964 people in West Seattle have never been married (which represents 36.06% of the total population), while 32,523 of them are wedded (46.98%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,103 (1.59%) and 8,195 (11.84%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 24,964 | 4.5% |
| Married | 32,523 | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1,103 | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 2,447 | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 8,195 | -4.1% |
Never Married 36.06%
Married 46.98%
Separated 1.59%
Widowed 3.53%
Divorced 11.84%
What are the most common means of transportation in West Seattle?
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The top three means of transportation people in West Seattle use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 25,838 residents commute by car, 5,430 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 1,024 by walking.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 25,838 | -6.9% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 5,430 | -10.9% |
| Railroad | 39 | -71.5% |
| Ferryboat | 281 | -5.4% |
| Bicycle | 730 | 2.8% |
| Motorcycle | 48 | 2.1% |
| TaxiCab | 65 | -9.7% |
| Walk | 1,024 | -9.1% |
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.
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