Sammamish is a city located in King County Washington. Sammamish has a 2024 population of 64,340. Sammamish is currently declining at a rate of -1.19% annually and its population has decreased by -4.6% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 67,444 in 2020.
The average household income in Sammamish is $261,753 with a poverty rate of 4.11%. The median age in Sammamish is 39.3 years: 40 years for males, and 38.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sammamish was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36,771 | 55.22% |
| Asian | 23,827 | 35.78% |
| Two or more races | 4,324 | 6.49% |
| Black or African American | 961 | 1.44% |
| Other race | 425 | 0.64% |
| Native American | 217 | 0.33% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 61 | 0.09% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 22,258 | 2.99 | 84.2 | 15.8 |
| Married | 17,325 | 3.31 | 90.2 | 9.8 |
| Non Family | 2,957 | 1.3 | 65 | 35 |
| Female | 1,363 | 2.67 | 54 | 46 |
| Male | 613 | 2.6 | 75.2 | 24.8 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.99
Average Household Size
84.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 566 | 1.3% |
| Associates Degree | 2,439 | 5.6% |
| Bachelors Degree | 17,291 | 39.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 15,810 | 36.33% |
| High School Graduate | 2,408 | 5.53% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 508 | 1.17% |
| Some College | 4,500 | 10.34% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 24,381 | 24,015 | 17,370 |
| Asian | 15,180 | 14,637 | 13,220 |
| 2+ Races | 1,984 | 1,898 | 1,307 |
| Hispanic | 1,407 | 1,356 | 1,123 |
| Black | 637 | 621 | 345 |
| Other Race | 315 | 306 | 191 |
| Native American | 178 | 144 | 20 |
| Islander | 53 | 51 | 30 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 98.5%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 87.09%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $130,375 | $174,784 | $76,963 |
| Graduate Degree | $164,656 | $198,017 | $102,260 |
| High School Graduate | $74,570 | $80,435 | $71,679 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $47,347 | $51,250 | $0 |
| Overall | $126,464 | $171,456 | $78,950 |
| Some College | $60,995 | $75,625 | $44,385 |
$126,464
Average Earnings
$171,456
Average Male
$78,950
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
62.59% of Sammamish residents speak only English, while 37.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 21.48% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 35,461 | 1,289 | 3.63% |
| Asian | 23,827 | 638 | 2.68% |
| Multiple | 4,324 | 483 | 11.17% |
| Black | 886 | 224 | 25.28% |
| Hispanic | 2,395 | 107 | 4.47% |
| Native | 217 | 34 | 15.67% |
| Other | 425 | 30 | 7.06% |
| Islander | 61 | 10 | 16.39% |
4.11%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.53%
Male Poverty Rate
4.67%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sammamish is Black, with 25.28% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sammamish is Asian, with 2.68% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.41%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.63%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.79% |
| Some College | 7.67% |
| High School | 3.03% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.25% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 11.89% |
| Female Unemployed | 6.6% |
| Female Employed | 3.38% |
| Male Employed | 1.11% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $232,188 | $278,772 |
| Households | $215,047 | $261,753 |
| Married Families | $247,515 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $101,250 | $139,049 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
70.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
72.9%
Male Marriage Rate
67.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,348
Number of Veterans
1,196
Male Veterans
152
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 481 |
| First Gulf War | 303 |
| Second Gulf War | 281 |
| Korea | 21 |
| World War II | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 386 |
| 65 to 74 | 371 |
| 55 to 64 | 285 |
| 75+ | 223 |
| 18 to 34 | 83 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,120 | 4.09% |
| 2+ Races | 115 | 4.99% |
| Asian | 53 | 0.33% |
| Black | 36 | 5.63% |
| Hispanic | 25 | 1.64% |
| Islander | 12 | 19.67% |
| Other Race | 12 | 3.39% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.38%
Veteran Poverty Rate
8.9%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.2%
Labor Force Participation
67.2%
Employment Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
33.13%
Born in Sammamish
64.88%
Native Born
35.12%
Foreign Born
19.47%
Non Citizen
15.65%
Naturalized
64.88% of Sammamish residents were born in the United States, with 33.13% having been born in Washington. 19.47% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 60,460 | -776 | -1.27% |
| 2028 | 61,236 | -776 | -1.25% |
| 2027 | 62,012 | -776 | -1.24% |
| 2026 | 62,788 | -776 | -1.22% |
| 2025 | 63,564 | -776 | -1.21% |
| 2024 | 64,340 | -776 | -1.19% |
| 2023 | 65,116 | -738 | -1.12% |
| 2022 | 65,854 | -896 | -1.34% |
| 2021 | 66,750 | -694 | -1.03% |
| 2020 | 67,444 | 1,593 | 2.42% |
| 2019 | 65,851 | 296 | 0.45% |
| 2018 | 65,555 | 537 | 0.83% |
| 2017 | 65,018 | 1,104 | 1.73% |
| 2016 | 63,914 | 568 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 63,346 | 1,095 | 1.76% |
| 2014 | 62,251 | 1,178 | 1.93% |
| 2013 | 61,073 | 1,041 | 1.73% |
| 2012 | 60,032 | 1,265 | 2.15% |
| 2011 | 58,767 | 1,111 | 1.93% |
| 2010 | 57,656 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 34,104 | -26,356 | -43.59% |