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Seattle

County:
King County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
84
State:
Washington

Seattle is a city located in King County, Washington. Seattle has a 2026 population of 801,192. It is also the county seat of King County. Seattle is currently growing at a rate of 1.28% annually and its population has increased by 8.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 740,600 in 2020.

The median household income in Seattle is $123,860 with a poverty rate of 9.88%. The median age in Seattle is 35.6 years: 35.4 years for males, and 35.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 103.8 males.

801.2K
Total Population
9,538
Density (mi²)
10.1K 1.28%
Growth

Seattle Population

Seattle Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026801,19210,0991.28%
2025791,09310,0981.29%
2024780,99516,8132.2%
2023764,18212,7281.69%
2022751,45417,7542.42%
2021733,700-6,900-0.93%
2020740,6003,5800.49%
2019753,29110,4021.4%
2018742,88913,2451.82%
2017729,64418,9572.67%
2016710,68722,4403.26%
2015688,24717,3512.59%
2014670,89616,5962.54%
2013654,30017,7432.79%
2012636,55713,4272.15%
2011623,13012,4762.04%
2010610,6541,9940.33%
2000563,37447,1159.13%
1990516,25922,4134.54%
1980493,846-36,985-6.97%
1970530,831-26,256-4.71%
1960557,08789,49619.14%
1950467,59199,28926.96%
1940368,3022,7190.74%
1930365,58350,27115.94%
1920315,31278,11832.93%
1910237,194156,523194.03%
190080,67137,83488.32%
189042,83739,3041112.48%
18803,5332,433221.18%
18701,10000%

Median Age

Overall: 35.6 years
Female: 35.8 years
Male: 35.4 years

Seattle Adults

There are 650,372 adults, (98,196 of whom are seniors) in Seattle.

Sex Ratio

Female: 370,039 (49.1%)
Male: 384,156 (50.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Seattle includes 60.32% White, 17.65% Asian, 6.52% Black or African American, 3.1% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White454,90160.32%
Asian133,10017.65%
Two or more races87,45711.6%
Black or African American49,1516.52%
Other race23,3573.1%
Native American4,3610.58%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1,8680.25%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races29,4713.91%
Other race18,6162.47%
White11,6511.54%
Native American1,9760.26%
Asian1,2850.17%
Black or African American7750.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1200.02%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White443,25058.77%
Asian131,81517.48%
Two or more races57,9867.69%
Black or African American48,3766.41%
Other race4,7410.63%
Native American2,3850.32%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1,7480.23%

Seattle Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Seattle 's average per capita income is $86,702. Household income levels show a median of $123,860. The poverty rate stands at 9.88%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$215,532$269,272
Families$188,938$242,698
Households$123,860$175,209
Non Families$88,640$123,293

$86,702

Average Income

$123,860

Median Household Income

9.88%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)