Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA

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2023 Population

105,450

2.93% 1-year growth

US Senator

Patty Murray

Democratic Party

US Senator

Maria Cantwell

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

33.7

0.296% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

11.5%

2.85% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$110,132

5.21% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$1.05M

1.03% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

62,169

17% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA had a population of 105k people with a median age of 33.7 and a median household income of $110,132. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA grew from 102,449 to 105,450, a 2.93% increase and its median household income grew from $104,683 to $110,132, a 5.21% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA are White (Non-Hispanic) (62.2%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (15.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (7.69%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.66%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (2.81%).

20.7% of the households in Seattle City (Central) 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.

90.6% of the residents in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA are Seattle University (2,496 degrees awarded in 2022), Seattle Central College (1,229 degrees), and Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Seattle (458131) (67 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA was $1.05M, and the homeownership rate was 31.2%.

Most people in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA worked at home, and the average commute time was 24.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA was 1 car per household.

Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA borders Seattle City (Northeast) PUMA, WA, King County (Northwest Central)--Greater Bellevue City PUMA, WA, King County (Central)--Sammamish, Issaquah, Mercer Island & Newcastle Cities PUMA, WA, Seatle City (West Seattle-Industrial) PUMA, WA, Seattle City (Southeast) PUMA, WA, and Seattle City (Lake Union-Downtown) PUMA, WA.

United States Washington

Population & Diversity

Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA is home to a population of 105k people, from which 90.6% are citizens. As of 2023, 17.5% of Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA residents were born outside of the country (18.4k people).

In 2023, there were 4.07 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (65.6k people) in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 16.1k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 8.11k 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 (Central) PUMA, WA are Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (4,408 households), Spanish (4,072 households), and German (1,413 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

46,401

Women

46.2%

54,024

Men

53.8%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 100,425 inhabitants, with 53.8% men, and 46.2% women.

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

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Citizenship

90.6%

2023 Citizenship

90.3%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 90.6% of Seattle City (Central) 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 (Central) PUMA, WA was 90.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA

White (Non-Hispanic)
65.6k ± 2.36k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
16.1k ± 1.26k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
8.11k ± 963

7.2%

Hispanic Population

7.59k people

7.2% of the people in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA are hispanic (7.59k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

China
3,059 ± 1,337 people
India
2,675 ± 1,253 people
Mexico
1,949 ± 1,073 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA was China, the natal country of 3,059 Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA residents, followed by India with 2,675 and Mexico with 1,949.

Foreign-Born Population

17.5%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

18.4k people

17.6%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

18k people

As of 2023, 17.5% of Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA residents (18.4k 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 (Central) PUMA, WA was 17.6%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
4,408 households (4.28%)
Spanish
4,072 households (3.96%)
German
1,413 households (1.37%)

20.7% of the households in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower 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 (Central) PUMA, WA was Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese). 4.28% of the households in Seattle City (Central) 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-)
1,083 ± 272
Vietnam
729 ± 198
Gulf War (1990s)
659 ± 336

Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.49 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA employs 62.2k people. The largest industries in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA are Computer Systems Design (7,060 people), Electronic shopping and mail-order houses (4,083 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,760 people), and the highest paying industries are Internet publishing, broadcasting & web search portals ($255,369), Other administrative & other support services ($253,948), and Agencies, brokerages, and other insurance related activities ($247,410).

Males in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $102,443. The income inequality in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.464, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

35,679

Women

46.9%

40,463

Men

53.1%

The workforce of Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA in 2020 was 76,142 people, with 46.9% woman, and 53.1% men.

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

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Occupations

62.2k

2022 Value

−17%

1 Year decline

± −17%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA declined at a rate of −17%, from 74.9k employees to 62.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA, are Software developers (7,654 people), Other managers (2,932 people), and Registered nurses (1,665 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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

62.2k

2022 Value

−17%

1 Year decline

± −17%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA declined at a rate of −17%, from 74.9k employees to 62.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA, are Computer Systems Design (7,060 people), Electronic shopping and mail-order houses (4,083 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,760 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA, though some of these residents may live in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$93,286

Median earning men ± $5,831

$71,073

Median earning women ± $3,110

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($168,862), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($126,564), and Retail Trade ($121,179).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Information ($104,193), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($103,621), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($102,750).

Employment by Industry Sector

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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 (Central) 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 (Central) PUMA, WA awarded 3,792 degrees. The student population of Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 4,524 male students and 7,210 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA are White (1,528 and 44.5%), followed by Asian (682 and 19.9%), Hispanic or Latino (393 and 11.5%), and Black or African American (308 and 8.97%).

The largest universities in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA by number of degrees awarded are Seattle University (2,496 and 65.8%), Seattle Central College (1,229 and 32.4%), and Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Seattle (458131) (67 and 1.77%).

The most popular majors in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (369 and 9.73%), Registered Nursing (338 and 8.91%), and Law (213 and 5.62%).

The median tuition costs in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA are $50,328 for private four year colleges, and $4,458 and $4,947 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 85.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 11,734 (38.6% men and 61.4% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 11,734 students enrolled in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA, 38.6% men and 61.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,017 records, of which 63.6% were women and 36.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Finance
89 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
232 degrees awarded
General Psychology
90 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA was General Finance with 89 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Seattle University
2,496 degrees awarded
Seattle Central College
1,229 degrees awarded
Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Seattle (458131)
67 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Seattle University with 2,496 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 1,439 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA, which is 0.612 times less than the 2,353 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 1,528 degrees mean that there were 2.24 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 682 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 ($50,328) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($996) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) 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, 1.22% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.46% 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 (Central) PUMA, WA in 2022 were Bachelors Degree (35k), Graduate Degree (24.2k), and Some college (13.2k).

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 (Central) PUMA, WA was $1.05M in 2023, which is 3.47 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $1.04M to $1.05M, a 1.03% increase. The homeownership rate in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA is 31.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA have an average commute time of 24.7 minutes, and they worked at home. Car ownership in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Median household income in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA is $110,132. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Seattle City (Central) 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

$1.05M

Median Property Value 2023

±$46,176

$18,251

Median Property Taxes

±$1,032

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 (Central) 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 (Central) PUMA, WA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

31.2%

Homeownership

2023

64.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 31.2% of the housing units in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 32.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Seattle City (Central) 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 (Central) 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 (Central) 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.

$110,132

Median Household Income

± $5,612

58.4k

Number of Households

± 2,187

In 2023, the median household income of the 58.4k households in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA grew to $110,132 from the previous year's value of $104,683.

The following chart displays the households in Seattle City (Central) 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

0.464

2022 Wage GINI in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA

0.483

2021 Wage GINI in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA

In 2022, the income inequality in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA was 0.464 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 3.81% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Worked At Home (30.1%)
Drove Alone (29.5%)
Public Transit (18.1%)

In 2023, 30.1% of workers in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA worked at home, followed by those who drove alone to work (29.5%) and those who used public transit to get to work (18.1%).

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

24.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA have a shorter commute time (24.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.37% of the workforce in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Seattle City (Central) 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 (Central) 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 (Central) PUMA, WA have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA (11.8k out of 102k 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 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA is White, followed by Asian and Black.

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 (Central) PUMA, WA has health coverage, with 66.1% on employee plans, 9.92% on Medicaid, 7.48% on Medicare, 11.7% on non-group plans, and 0.425% 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 10.2% under 18 years, 43.3% between 18 and 34 years, 35.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.9% were men and 48.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.33%

Uninsured

66.1%

Employer Coverage

9.92%

Medicaid

7.48%

Medicare

11.7%

Non-Group

0.425%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA grew by 0.304% from 4.32% to 4.33%.

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