Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA

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2023 Population

99,462

1.55% 1-year growth

US Senator

Patty Murray

Democratic Party

US Senator

Maria Cantwell

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

33.3

0.299% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

10%

1.31% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$130,889

6.7% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$924,600

2.8% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

65,994

34.2% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA had a population of 99.5k people with a median age of 33.3 and a median household income of $130,889. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA grew from 97,948 to 99,462, a 1.55% increase and its median household income grew from $122,675 to $130,889, a 6.7% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA are White (Non-Hispanic) (54.2%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (26.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (6.53%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.94%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (3.89%).

28.4% of the households in Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, 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.

78.6% of the residents in Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA are Seattle Pacific University (1,364 degrees awarded in 2022), City University of Seattle (497 degrees), and Antioch University-Seattle (281 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA was $924,600, and the homeownership rate was 24.9%.

Most people in Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA worked at home, and the average commute time was 23.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA was 1 car per household.

Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA borders Seattle City (Northwest) PUMA, WA, Seattle City (Northeast) PUMA, WA, King County (Far Southwest)--Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA, Seatle City (West Seattle-Industrial) PUMA, WA, and Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA.

United States Washington

Population & Diversity

Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA is home to a population of 99.5k people, from which 78.6% are citizens. As of 2023, 28.8% of Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA residents were born outside of the country (28.7k people).

In 2023, there were 2.07 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (53.9k people) in Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 26.1k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 6.49k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA are Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (6,798 households), Hindi (4,820 households), and Spanish (4,622 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

45,878

Women

45.9%

54,047

Men

54.1%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 99,925 inhabitants, with 54.1% men, and 45.9% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

78.6%

2023 Citizenship

79.7%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 78.6% of Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA was 79.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA

White (Non-Hispanic)
53.9k ± 2.03k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
26.1k ± 1.72k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
6.49k ± 784

7.78%

Hispanic Population

7.74k people

7.78% of the people in Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA are hispanic (7.74k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
6,751 ± 1,948 people
China
4,660 ± 1,636 people
Korea
1,291 ± 876 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA was India, the natal country of 6,751 Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA residents, followed by China with 4,660 and Korea with 1,291.

Foreign-Born Population

28.8%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

28.7k people

28%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

27.4k people

As of 2023, 28.8% of Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA residents (28.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA was 28%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
6,798 households (6.96%)
Hindi
4,820 households (4.94%)
Spanish
4,622 households (4.73%)

28.4% of the households in Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 22%. 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.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA was Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese). 6.96% of the households in Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA reported speaking Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
1,008 ± 309
Vietnam
872 ± 246
Gulf War (1990s)
434 ± 210

Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.16 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA employs 66k people. The largest industries in Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA are Computer Systems Design (9,758 people), Electronic shopping and mail-order houses (7,740 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,580 people), and the highest paying industries are Other health care services ($280,025), Telecommunications, except wired telecommunications carriers ($235,300), and Water transportation ($214,672).

Males in Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $107,928. The income inequality in Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.423, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

44,814

Women

44%

57,037

Men

56%

The workforce of Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA in 2020 was 101,851 people, with 44% woman, and 56% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA.

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Occupations

66k

2022 Value

−34.2%

1 Year decline

± −34.2%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA declined at a rate of −34.2%, from 100k employees to 66k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA, are Software developers (11,350 people), Other managers (3,442 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,665 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Washington (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

66k

2022 Value

−34.2%

1 Year decline

± −34.2%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA declined at a rate of −34.2%, from 100k employees to 66k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA, are Computer Systems Design (9,758 people), Electronic shopping and mail-order houses (7,740 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,580 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA, though some of these residents may live in Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$126,459

Median earning men ± $5,489

$80,825

Median earning women ± $5,800

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($162,787), Retail Trade ($155,017), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($151,379).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Information ($151,114), Retail Trade ($117,848), and Manufacturing ($108,467).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Washington.

Y-Axis

3.62%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 3.58M people employed in Washington. This represents a 3.62% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.3%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Kamala Harris with 57.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.4%).

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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA. Showing the available data for Washington.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (57.2%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (39%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.4%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Kamala Harris with 57.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.4%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Washington for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Washington

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Patty Murray

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 1993

Maria Cantwell

Senator from Washington

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.

US Representative Elections

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.

Education

In 2022, universities in Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA awarded 2,379 degrees. The student population of Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 2,168 male students and 4,635 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA are White (1,304 and 58.2%), followed by Unknown (255 and 11.4%), Asian (210 and 9.38%), and Hispanic or Latino (203 and 9.06%).

The largest universities in Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA by number of degrees awarded are Seattle Pacific University (1,364 and 57.3%), City University of Seattle (497 and 20.9%), and Antioch University-Seattle (281 and 11.8%).

The most popular majors in Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA are Teacher Education & Professional Development (273 and 11.5%), General Business Administration & Management (186 and 7.82%), and Marriage & Family Therapy (133 and 5.59%).

The median tuition cost in Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA for private four year colleges is $27,287.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 87%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 6,803 (31.9% men and 68.1% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 6,803 students enrolled in Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA, 31.9% men and 68.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,008 records, of which 71.2% were women and 28.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
72 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
118 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
92 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA was General Psychology with 72 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Seattle Pacific University
1,364 degrees awarded
City University of Seattle
497 degrees awarded
Antioch University-Seattle
281 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Seattle Pacific University with 1,364 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 766 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA, which is 0.475 times less than the 1,613 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,304 degrees mean that there were 5.11 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 255 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($27,287) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($654) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,371) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.773% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.307% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA in 2022 were Bachelors Degree (37.5k), Graduate Degree (27.1k), and Some college (12.9k).

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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA was $924,600 in 2023, which is 3.05 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $899,400 to $924,600, a 2.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA is 24.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA have an average commute time of 23.1 minutes, and they worked at home. Car ownership in Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Median household income in Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA is $130,889. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA was King County (Central)--Sammamish, Issaquah, Mercer Island & Newcastle Cities PUMA, WA with a value of $192,778, followed by King County (Northeast)--Snoqualmie City, Cottage Lake, Union Hill & Novelty Hill PUMA, WA and King County (Northwest Central)--Greater Bellevue City PUMA, WA, with respective values of $175,297 and $163,708.

Housing

Property

$924,600

Median Property Value 2023

±$55,416

$15,130

Median Property Taxes

±$1,004

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 Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

24.9%

Homeownership

2023

59.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 24.9% of the housing units in Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 24.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA was King County (Central)--Sammamish, Issaquah, Mercer Island & Newcastle Cities PUMA, WA with a value of $192,778, followed by King County (Northeast)--Snoqualmie City, Cottage Lake, Union Hill & Novelty Hill PUMA, WA and King County (Northwest Central)--Greater Bellevue City PUMA, WA, with respective values of $175,297 and $163,708.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$130,889

Median Household Income

± $6,971

60.8k

Number of Households

± 2,296

In 2023, the median household income of the 60.8k households in Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA grew to $130,889 from the previous year's value of $122,675.

The following chart displays the households in Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, 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.

Wage Distribution

0.423

2022 Wage GINI in Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA

0.431

2021 Wage GINI in Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA

In 2022, the income inequality in Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA was 0.423 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.69% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Worked At Home (37%)
Drove Alone (23.1%)
Walked (21.9%)

In 2023, 37% of workers in Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA worked at home, followed by those who drove alone to work (23.1%) and those who walked to work (21.9%).

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.

Commute Time

23.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA have a shorter commute time (23.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.15% of the workforce in Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA (9.75k out of 97.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA is White, followed by Asian and Two Or More.

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.7% of the population of Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA has health coverage, with 69.5% on employee plans, 8.6% on Medicaid, 7.69% on Medicare, 9.4% on non-group plans, and 0.545% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Washington see 1184 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.68% increase from the previous year (1176 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1175 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 215 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Washington.

1,184 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Washington

Primary care physicians in Washington see an average of 1,184 patients per year. This represents a 0.68% increase from the previous year (1,176 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 6.47% under 18 years, 48.3% between 18 and 34 years, 34.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.8% were men and 48.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.26%

Uninsured

69.5%

Employer Coverage

8.6%

Medicaid

7.69%

Medicare

9.4%

Non-Group

0.545%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA declined by 1.55% from 4.32% to 4.26%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.