Seattle, Washington

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
734,603
Population
$116,068
Median Income
$879,900
Home Value
35.4
Median Age

Demographics

Seattle has a population of 734,603 with a median age of 35.4. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
63.6%
Asian
16.8%
Hispanic
7.5%
Black
6.7%
Other
5.4%
Demographic Value
Total Population734,603
Median Age35.4
White63.6%
Black or African American6.7%
Asian16.8%
Hispanic or Latino7.5%
Other / Two or More Races5.4%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Seattle is $116,068, which is 54.5% above the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $77,616. The poverty rate is 10.1%.

$116,068
Median Household Income
$77,616
Per Capita Income
10.1%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Seattle is 4.2%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Seattle, 95.6% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 66.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29.3% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
95.6%
Bachelor's+
66.7%
Graduate+
29.3%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher95.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher66.7%
Graduate or Professional Degree29.3%

Housing

The median home value in Seattle is $879,900, above the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $1,945. The homeownership rate is 44.5%.

$879,900
Median Home Value
$1,945/mo
Median Rent
44.5%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$879,900
Median Monthly Rent$1,945
Homeownership Rate44.5%
Vacancy Rate7.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Seattle, Washington?
The population of Seattle, Washington is 734,603 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Seattle, Washington?
The median household income in Seattle, Washington is $116,068. This is 54.5% above the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Seattle, Washington?
The median home value in Seattle, Washington is $879,900. The median monthly rent is $1,945.
What percentage of people in Seattle have a college degree?
In Seattle, Washington, 66.7% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 95.6% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Seattle, Washington an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Seattle, Washington is 7.6x (median home value $879,900 vs. median income $116,068), making it relatively expensive by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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