King County, WA

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2021 Population
2.24M
0.711% 1-year growth
US Senator
Patty Murray
Democratic Party
US Senator
Maria Cantwell
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
37.1
0.27% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
8.43%
0.011% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$106,326
7.23% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$651,900
8.45% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
1.23M
0.285% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, King County, WA had a population of 2.24M people with a median age of 37.1 and a median household income of $106,326. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of King County, WA grew from 2.23M to 2.24M, a 0.711% increase and its median household income grew from $99,158 to $106,326, a 7.23% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in King County, WA are White (Non-Hispanic) (57.1%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (18.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (6.34%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.32%), and Other (Hispanic) (3.94%).

None of the households in King County, WA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

87.2% of the residents in King County, WA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in King County, WA are University of Washington-Seattle Campus (15,234 degrees awarded in 2021), Green River College (2,748 degrees), and Bellevue College (2,717 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in King County, WA was $651,900, and the homeownership rate was 56.6%.

Most people in King County, WA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.4 minutes. The average car ownership in King County, WA was 2 cars per household.

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geosearchPopulation & Diversity

King County, WA is home to a population of 2.24M people, from which 87.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 24.2% of King County, WA residents were born outside of the country (541k people).

In 2021, there were 3.06 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.28M people) in King County, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 418k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 142k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

87.2%
2021 Citizenship
87.4%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 87.2% of King County, WA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in King County, WA was 87.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in King County, WA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    1.28M ± 1.67k
  2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    418k ± 3.56k
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    142k ± 4.48k
10%
Hispanic Population
224k people

In 2021, there were 3.06 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.28M people) in King County, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 418k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 142k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

10% of the people in King County, WA are hispanic (224k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in King County, WA as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    242,407 ± 11,894 people
  2. India
    95,173 ± 7,527 people
  3. China
    81,169 ± 6,957 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Washington was Mexico, the natal country of 242,407 Washington residents, followed by India with 95,173 and China with 81,169.

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Foreign-Born Population

24.2%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
541k people
23.7%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
528k people

As of 2021, 24.2% of King County, WA residents (541k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in King County, WA was 23.7%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    29,486 ± 964
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    20,540 ± 1,265
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    13,616 ± 1,020

King County, WA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.44 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of King County, WA employs 1.23M people. The largest industries in King County, WA are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (211,631 people), Retail Trade (147,445 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (144,469 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($126,864), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($111,547), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($104,648).

Males in Washington have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $65,962. The income inequality in Washington (measured using the Gini index) is 0.468, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

1.23M
2021 Value
± 9,228
0.285%
1 Year growth
± 1.05%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in King County, WA grew at a rate of 0.285%, from 1.23M employees to 1.23M employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in King County, WA, are Management Occupations (174,551 people), Computer & Mathematical Occupations (135,371 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (107,816 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of King County, WA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

1.23M
2021 Value
± 9,228
0.285%
1 Year growth
± 1.05%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in King County, WA grew at a rate of 0.285%, from 1.23M employees to 1.23M employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in King County, WA, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (211,631 people), Retail Trade (147,445 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (144,469 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of King County, WA, though some of these residents may live in King County, WA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$73,462
Median earning men ± $809
$50,827
Median earning women ± $706

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($141,496), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($114,960), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($92,913).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($100,775), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($76,089), and Public Administration ($70,581).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Washington. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Washington.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 31,110
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. 18,565
    Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
  3. 15,318
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $36.3M
    Manufacturing
  2. $26.8M
    Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
  3. $26.4M
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Washington to other states, or from other states to Washington.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $42.2B
  2. $36.4B
  3. $33.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Washington product (by dollars) was Misc. mfg. prods. with $42.2B, followed by Mixed freight ($36.4B) and Electronics ($33.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Washington products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$416B
2020 Value in Washington
$982B
Projected 2050 Value in Washington
136% growth

In 2020, total outbound Washington trade was $416B. This is expected to increase 136% to $982B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Washington trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Washington to other states, or from other states to Washington.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $34.7B
  2. $26.5B
  3. $12.9B

In 2020, the top outbound Washington domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Oregon with $34.7B, followed by California with $26.5B and Texas and $12.9B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Washington shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in King County, WA went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 75% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (22.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.5%).

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing the state of Washington. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Washington

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Patty Murray
Senator from Washington3
Assumed office on January 3, 1993
Maria Cantwell
Senator from Washington1
Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing Washington.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Washington over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from Washington

Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Washington have changed over time starting in 2008.

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learningEducation

In 2021, universities in King County, WA awarded 38,722 degrees. The student population of King County, WA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 56,749 male students and 73,141 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in King County, WA are White (16,248 and 48.3%), followed by Asian (6,619 and 19.7%), Hispanic or Latino (3,713 and 11%), and Two or More Races (2,800 and 8.32%).

The largest universities in King County, WA by number of degrees awarded are University of Washington-Seattle Campus (15,234 and 39.3%), Green River College (2,748 and 7.1%), and Bellevue College (2,717 and 7.02%).

The most popular majors in King County, WA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (5,019 and 13%), Registered Nursing (1,290 and 3.33%), and Early Childhood Education & Teaching (1,153 and 2.98%).

The median tuition costs in King County, WA are $30,535 for private four year colleges, and $3,826 and $4,344 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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In 2021 in King County, WA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 61.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 24.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 129,890 (43.7% men and 56.3% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 129,890 students enrolled in King County, WA, 43.7% men and 56.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 48,987 records, of which 57% were women and 43% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 791 degree-majors awarded
  2. 589 degree-majors awarded
  3. 545 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in King County, WA was Computer Science with 791 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in King County, WA according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 15,234 degrees awarded
  2. 2,748 degrees awarded
  3. 2,717 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Washington-Seattle Campus with 15,234 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 15,944 men were awarded degrees from institutions in King County, WA, which is 0.7 times less than the 22,778 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 16,248 degrees mean that there were 2.45 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 6,619 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($32,470) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($513) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($930) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.864% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.881% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were Some college (1.41M), High School or Equivalent (1.38M), and Bachelors Degree (1.29M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in King County, WA was $651,900 in 2021, which is 2.66 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $601,100 to $651,900, a 8.45% increase. The homeownership rate in King County, WA is 56.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in King County, WA have an average commute time of 29.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in King County, WA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in King County, WA is $106,326. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in King County, WA was Census Tract 241 with a value of $250,001, followed by Census Tract 246.01 and Census Tract 246.02, with respective values of $250,001 and $250,001.

In 2022, 17.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in King County, WA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.864%.

Property

$651,900
Median Property Value 2021
±$3,650
$510,552
Median Property Taxes
±$4,990

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In King County, WA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in King County, WA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

56.6%
Homeownership
2021
64.8%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 56.6% of the housing units in King County, WA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 56.5%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 241
  2. Census Tract 246.01
  3. Census Tract 246.02

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in King County, WA was Census Tract 241 with a value of $250,001, followed by Census Tract 246.01 and Census Tract 246.02, with respective values of $250,001 and $250,001.

The following map shows all of the tracts in King County, WA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$106,326
Median Household Income
± $733
902k
Number of Households
± 7,413

In 2021, the median household income of the 902k households in King County, WA grew to $106,326 from the previous year's value of $99,158.

The following chart displays the households in King County, WA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for King County, WA is from Washington.
0.468
2021 Wage GINI in Washington
0.466
2020 Wage GINI in Washington

In 2021, the income inequality in Washington was 0.468 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.488% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Washington was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Washington in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (55.4%)
  2. Worked At Home (18%)
  3. Public Transit (10.7%)

In 2021, 55.4% of workers in King County, WA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (18%) and those who used public transit to get to work (10.7%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

29.4 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in King County, WA have a longer commute time (29.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.18% of the workforce in King County, WA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in King County, WA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in King County, WA have 2 cars.

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Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 17.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in King County, WA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.864%.

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Poverty & Diversity

8.43% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in King County, WA (186k out of 2.21M people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in King County, WA is White, followed by Asian and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Children in Poverty

In 2022, 8% of the children was living in poverty in King County, WA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 7.3%.

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Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 341 in King County, WA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 11.6 per 100,000 population.

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94.6% of the population of King County, WA has health coverage, with 60.4% on employee plans, 12.8% on Medicaid, 9.43% on Medicare, 11.3% on non-group plans, and 0.688% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in King County, WA see 828 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.241% decrease from the previous year (830 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 912 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 195 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

828 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in King County, WA

Primary care physicians in King County, WA see an average of 828 patients per year. This represents a 0.241% decrease from the previous year (830 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in King County, WA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.5% under 18 years, 25% between 18 and 34 years, 40.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 13% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

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Uninsured People

5.37%
Uninsured
60.4%
Employer Coverage
12.8%
Medicaid
9.43%
Medicare
11.3%
Non-Group
0.688%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in King County, WA grew by 1.15% from 5.3% to 5.37%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in King County, WA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 35.1 in King County, WA.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 22.3% in King County, WA.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 6.28% in King County, WA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in King County, WA.

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