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 Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

754,195

Median Agei

35.6

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

Median Home Valuei

$938,600

Median Renti

$2,030

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

43.7%158,945

Renter-Occupied

56.3%204,521

Total Units

393,918

Homeownership

43.7%

Vacancy Rate

7.7%

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

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$123,860

Mean Household Incomei

$175,209

Per Capita Incomei

$86,095

Poverty Ratei

9.6%

Unemploymenti

4.6%

Labor Forcei

490,374

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

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

21,217

Residentsi

33,972

Avg. Tenant Renti

$421/mo

Programs in this community

Public Housing5,224 homes93% occupied$495/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers5,859 homes92% occupied$390/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Mod Rehab76 homes

Rehabilitated buildings with project-based rental assistance

Project Based Section 82,755 homes91% occupied$358/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC509 homes98% occupied$348/mo rent

811/PRAC66 homes96% occupied$453/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $123,860/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $37K/yr

91%

Very low income$37K–$62K/yr

6.5%

Low income$62K–$99K/yr

1.7%

Moderate / aboveOver $99K/yr

0.8%

Who Receives This Housing

54.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

64.7% of subsidized households are minority

27.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

56.2% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

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