Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Seattle, WA

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

754,195population

35.6median age

This community is a community of 754,195 with a median age of 35.6. The population is predominantly White (58.8%) with a significant Asian community (17.5%). Median household income is $123,860. 96% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 68.4% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 43.7%, with a median home value of $938,600.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

58.8%443,250

Asian

17.5%131,815

Hispanic/Latino

8.5%63,894

Two or More

7.7%57,986

Black

6.4%48,376

Other

0.6%4,741

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%2,385

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%1,748

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.6%9,467

High School Diploma

7.8%44,882

Some College (<1 yr)

3.5%20,056

Some College (1+ yr)

8.8%50,566

Associate's Degree

5.8%33,309

Bachelor's Degree

37.8%217,592

Master's Degree

21%121,018

Professional Degree

5.4%31,152

Doctorate

4.2%23,895

HS or Higher

96%

BA or Higher

68.4%

Graduate+

30.6%

Housingi

$938,600median home value

$2,030median rent

43.7%homeownership

393,918total units

7.7%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 43.7%

Renter 56.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.7%1,119

$50K–$100K

0.5%817

$100K–$150K

0.5%766

$150K–$200K

0.2%319

$200K–$300K

0.7%1,175

$300K–$500K

8.7%13,770

$500K–$1M

45.2%71,860

$1M+

43.5%69,119

Rent Distribution

Under $500

9,256

$500–$750

3,281

$750–$1,000

5,192

$1,000–$1,250

10,000

$1,250–$1,500

18,277

$1,500–$2,000

51,739

$2,000+

102,866

Year Built

2020 or later

2.4%9,425

2010–2019

18.6%73,349

2000–2009

11.8%46,412

1990–1999

7%27,608

1980–1989

7.4%29,267

1970–1979

6.9%27,249

1960–1969

7.5%29,354

1950–1959

8.3%32,742

1940–1949

7.3%28,671

1939 or earlier

22.8%89,841

Heating Fuel

Electricity

61.1%221,926

Utility Gas

32.8%119,321

Fuel Oil

2.9%10,607

No Fuel

1.3%4,715

Bottled/LP Gas

0.9%3,160

Other

0.5%1,767

Solar

0.3%1,224

Wood

0.2%727

Coal

0%19

Household Economyi

$123,860median household income

$86,095per capita income

9.6%poverty rate

4.6%unemployment

490,374labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.5%16,511

$10K–$15K

2.7%9,870

$15K–$20K

1.8%6,658

$20K–$25K

2%7,161

$25K–$30K

2%7,243

$30K–$35K

1.9%7,018

$35K–$40K

2.1%7,543

$40K–$45K

2.1%7,743

$45K–$50K

1.9%7,048

$50K–$60K

4.2%15,419

$60K–$75K

6.9%24,929

$75K–$100K

9.7%35,253

$100K–$125K

8.4%30,603

$125K–$150K

7.5%27,184

$150K–$200K

11.8%42,863

$200K+

30.4%110,420

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

151,98920.2%

By Region

Top Countries

China

23,540

India

18,060

Mexico

9,746

Canada

8,173

Philippines

8,092

Korea

6,126

United Kingdom

3,561

Germany

2,249

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

458,144

Avg. Commutei

26 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

466,720

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

21,353(3.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.8%Insured

4.2%Uninsured