Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA

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2024 Population

108,568

US Senator

Patty Murray

Democratic Party

US Senator

Maria Cantwell

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

34.2

1.48% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

11.7%

1.84% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$110,645

0.466% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$1.08M

2.1% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

68,378

9.99% 1-year growth

About

21.3% 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.

90.8% 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 (2,525 degrees awarded in 2023), Seattle Central College (1,139 degrees), and Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Seattle (79 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA was $1.08M, and the homeownership rate was 31.2%.

Most people in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA worked at home, and the average commute time was 23.9 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 109k people, from which 90.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 17.5% of Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA residents were born outside of the country (19k people).

In 2024, there were 3.94 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (65.9k people) in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 16.7k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 7.66k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA are Spanish (4,848 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (4,532 households), and German (1,283 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

49,271

Women

47.1%

55,338

Men

52.9%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 104,609 inhabitants, with 52.9% men, and 47.1% women.

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

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Citizenship

90.8%

2024 Citizenship

90.6%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 90.8% of Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA was 90.6%, 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)
65.9k ± 2.48k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
16.7k ± 1.25k
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
7.66k ± 958

8.06%

Hispanic Population

8.75k people

8.06% of the people in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA are hispanic (8.75k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

China
2,582 ± 1,232 people
India
2,373 ± 1,182 people
Mexico
1,569 ± 965 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA was China, the natal country of 2,582 Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA residents, followed by India with 2,373 and Mexico with 1,569.

Foreign-Born Population

17.5%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

19k people

17.5%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

18.4k people

As of 2024, 17.5% of Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA residents (19k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA was 17.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Spanish
4,848 households (4.58%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
4,532 households (4.28%)
German
1,283 households (1.21%)

21.3% 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 22.3%. 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 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA was Spanish. 4.58% of the households in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
1,137 ± 335
Vietnam
735 ± 218
Gulf War (1990s)
661 ± 353

Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.55 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA.

Economy

The economy of Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA employs 68.4k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA were Computer Systems Design (7,610 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (3,677 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,532 people), and the highest paying industries were Data processing, hosting & related services ($201,108), Nondepository credit & related activities ($185,872), and Computer Systems Design ($185,489).

Males in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $108,167. The income inequality in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.467, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

31,111

Women

45.5%

37,267

Men

54.5%

The workforce of Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA in 2023 was 68,378 people, with 45.5% woman, and 54.5% men.

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

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

68.4k

2023 Value

9.99%

1 Year growth

± 9.99%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA grew at a rate of 9.99%, from 62.2k employees to 68.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA, are Software developers (8,400 people), Other managers (2,746 people), and Registered nurses (1,695 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

68.4k

2023 Value

9.99%

1 Year growth

± 9.99%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA grew at a rate of 9.99%, from 62.2k employees to 68.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA, are Computer Systems Design (7,610 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (3,677 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,532 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

$95,398

Median earning men ± $5,599

$73,705

Median earning women ± $3,524

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($168,168), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($131,361), and Wholesale Trade ($130,321).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($123,958), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($110,774), and Manufacturing ($108,605).

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 (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

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Washington.

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.

Education

In 2023, universities in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA awarded 3,743 degrees. The student population of Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 4,884 male students and 7,665 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA are White (1,445 and 43.8%), Asian (679 and 20.6%), Hispanic or Latino (391 and 11.9%), and Black or African American (335 and 10.2%).

The largest universities in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA by number of degrees awarded are Seattle University (2,525 and 67.5%), Seattle Central College (1,139 and 30.4%), and Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Seattle (79 and 2.11%).

The most popular majors in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA are Registered Nursing (372 and 9.94%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (333 and 8.9%), and General Business Administration & Management (287 and 7.67%).

The median tuition costs in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA are $53,235 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 2023 in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 76%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 12,549 (38.9% men and 61.1% 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 2023 there were 12,549 students enrolled in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA, 38.9% men and 61.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,938 records, of which 62.8% were women and 37.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
72 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
238 degrees awarded
Computer Science
84 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Seattle City (Central) 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 (Central) PUMA, WA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Seattle University
2,525 degrees awarded
Seattle Central College
1,139 degrees awarded
Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Seattle
79 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Seattle University with 2,525 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 1,431 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA, which is 0.619 times less than the 2,312 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,445 degrees mean that there were 2.13 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 679 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 ($53,235) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,050) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($900) 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 2023, 0.737% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.25% 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 2023 were Bachelors Degree (38.4k), Graduate Degree (26.1k), and Some college (13.8k).

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 $1.08M in 2024, which is 3.24 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $1.05M to $1.08M, a 2.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA is 31.2%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA have an average commute time of 23.9 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.

Housing

Property

$1.08M

Median Property Value 2024

±$48,737

$18,869

Median Property Taxes

±$991

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

2024

62.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 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 31.2%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$110,645

Median Household Income

± $5,586

60.5k

Number of Households

± 2,140

In 2024, the median household income of the 60.5k households in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA grew to $110,645 from the previous year's value of $110,132.

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

0.467

2023 Wage GINI in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA

0.464

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

In 2023, the income inequality in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA was 0.467 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.497% growth from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA was lower than than the national average of 0.476. 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 2024

Worked At Home (33%)
Drove Alone (29%)
Public Transit (16.2%)

In 2024, 33% of workers in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA worked at home, followed by those who drove alone to work (29%) and those who used public transit to get to work (16.2%).

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

23.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA have a shorter commute time (23.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.913% 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

11.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA (12.3k out of 105k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Males 18 - 24.

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

95.6% of the population of Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA has health coverage, with 65.7% on employee plans, 10.6% on Medicaid, 7.45% on Medicare, 11.3% on non-group plans, and 0.516% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Washington see 1,202 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,202 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1152 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 186 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.9% were men and 47.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,202 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Washington

Primary care physicians in Washington see an average of 1,202 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,202 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 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 10.2% under 18 years, 42.2% between 18 and 34 years, 36.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.9% were men and 47.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.39%

Uninsured

65.7%

Employer Coverage

10.6%

Medicaid

7.45%

Medicare

11.3%

Non-Group

0.516%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA grew by 1.23% from 4.33% to 4.39%.

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.