King County, Washington Population 2022
King County, Washington's estimated population is 2,326,040 with a growth rate of 1.06% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. King County, Washington is the 2nd largest county in Washington. The 2010 Population was 1,938,350 and has seen a growth of 20.00% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2,326,040 | 24,420 | 1.06% |
| 2021 | 2,301,620 | 24,420 | 1.07% |
| 2020 | 2,277,200 | 24,420 | 1.08% |
| 2019 | 2,252,780 | 24,420 | 1.10% |
| 2018 | 2,228,360 | 24,520 | 1.11% |
| 2017 | 2,203,840 | 37,490 | 1.73% |
| 2016 | 2,166,350 | 40,170 | 1.89% |
| 2015 | 2,126,180 | 40,960 | 1.96% |
| 2014 | 2,085,220 | 38,000 | 1.86% |
| 2013 | 2,047,220 | 36,020 | 1.79% |
| 2012 | 2,011,200 | 37,000 | 1.87% |
| 2011 | 1,974,200 | 35,850 | 1.85% |
| 2010 | 1,938,350 | 431,030 | 28.60% |
| 1990 | 1,507,320 | 237,570 | 18.71% |
| 1980 | 1,269,750 | 113,120 | 9.78% |
| 1970 | 1,156,630 | 221,616 | 23.70% |
| 1960 | 935,014 | 202,022 | 27.56% |
| 1950 | 732,992 | 228,012 | 45.15% |
| 1940 | 504,980 | 41,463 | 8.95% |
| 1930 | 463,517 | 74,244 | 19.07% |
| 1920 | 389,273 | 104,635 | 36.76% |
| 1910 | 284,638 | 174,585 | 158.64% |
| 1900 | 110,053 | 46,064 | 71.99% |
| 1890 | 63,989 | 57,079 | 826.03% |
| 1880 | 6,910 | 4,790 | 225.94% |
| 1870 | 2,120 | 1,818 | 601.99% |
| 1860 | 302 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,404,324 | 63.96% |
| Asian | 386,404 | 17.60% |
| Black or African American | 141,790 | 6.46% |
| Two or More Races | 140,606 | 6.40% |
| Some Other Race | 92,377 | 4.21% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 16,944 | 0.77% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 13,057 | 0.59% |
King County, Washington Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 882,028 | 2.45 | 56.9 |
| Married | 421,900 | 3.14 | 75.1 |
| Non Family | 352,465 | 1.39 | 37.9 |
| Female | 72,807 | 3.18 | 47.5 |
| Male | 34,856 | 3.2 | 49.3 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 52,663 | 3.36% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 55,272 | 3.53% |
| High School Graduate | 234,991 | 15.00% |
| Some College | 277,558 | 17.71% |
| Associates Degree | 123,989 | 7.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 491,961 | 31.39% |
| Graduate Degree | 330,654 | 21.10% |
King County, Washington Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,003,700 | 974,013 | 565,458 |
| Asian | 282,024 | 252,034 | 171,258 |
| Hispanic | 118,285 | 85,757 | 31,589 |
| Black | 89,948 | 79,353 | 25,220 |
| 2+ Races | 64,159 | 60,129 | 29,161 |
| Other Race | 52,153 | 32,245 | 8,150 |
| Islander | 10,399 | 9,187 | 1,342 |
| Native American | 8,797 | 7,077 | 1,721 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.04%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 60.72%.
$57,130
Average Earnings
$69,014
Average Male
$46,846
Average Female
King County, Washington Language by Age
King County, Washington Language
72.22% of King County, Washington residents speak only English, while 27.78% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 11.94% of the population.
King County, Washington Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,293,000 | 81,042 | 6.27% |
| Black | 139,201 | 33,534 | 24.09% |
| Asian | 381,217 | 33,116 | 8.69% |
| Hispanic | 209,087 | 30,076 | 14.38% |
| Other | 14,770 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 137,435 | 14,759 | 10.74% |
| Native | 12,514 | 2,389 | 19.09% |
| Islander | 16,680 | 2,258 | 13.54% |
8.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.29%
Male Poverty Rate
9.60%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in King County, Washington
The race most likely to be in poverty in King County, Washington is Black, with 24.09% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in King County, Washington is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.10%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.16%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.98%.
King County, Washington Marital Status
Marriage Rates
50.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.0%
Male Marriage Rate
49.7%
Female Marriage Rate
King County, Washington Married by Age and Sex
King County, Washington Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
King County, Washington Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 81,176 | 7.00% |
| Black | 7,358 | 7.09% |
| Asian | 5,412 | 1.70% |
| Hispanic | 4,577 | 3.24% |
| 2+ Races | 3,533 | 4.45% |
| Other Race | 1,382 | 2.19% |
| Islander | 946 | 7.81% |
| Native American | 774 | 7.69% |
King County, Washington Veterans by Education
6.06%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.12%
Veteran Disability Rate
70.3%
Labor Force Participation
67.2%
Employment Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
39.51%
Born in King County, Washington
76.88%
Native Born
23.12%
Foreign Born
12.21%
Non Citizen
10.91%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
76.88% of King County, Washington residents were born in the United States, with 39.51% having been born in Washington. 12.21% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990