Seattle City (Northeast) PUMA, WA

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2021 Population

137,411

1.96% 1-year decline

US Senator

Patty Murray

Democratic Party

US Senator

Maria Cantwell

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

31.8

0.315% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

14.1%

1.38% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$94,806

6.02% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$851,600

8.8% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

72,696

2.23% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Seattle City (Northeast) PUMA, WA had a population of 137k people with a median age of 31.8 and a median household income of $94,806. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Seattle City (Northeast) PUMA, WA declined from 140,158 to 137,411, a −1.96% decrease and its median household income grew from $89,419 to $94,806, a 6.02% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Seattle City (Northeast) PUMA, WA are White (Non-Hispanic) (65.3%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (17.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (6.43%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.91%), and White (Hispanic) (2.87%).

22.5% of the households in Seattle City (Northeast) 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.

88.8% of the residents in Seattle City (Northeast) PUMA, WA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Seattle City (Northeast) PUMA, WA are University of Washington-Seattle Campus (15,234 degrees awarded in 2021), North Seattle College (1,044 degrees), and Pima Medical Institute-Seattle (429 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Seattle City (Northeast) PUMA, WA was $851,600, and the homeownership rate was 48.9%.

Most people in Seattle City (Northeast) PUMA, WA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Seattle City (Northeast) PUMA, WA was 2 cars per household.

Seattle City (Northeast) PUMA, WA borders Seattle City (Northwest) PUMA, WA, Queen Anne & Magnolia PUMA, WA, Capitol Hill PUMA, WA, Shoreline, Kenmore & Bothell (South) Cities PUMA, WA, Redmond, Kirkland Cities, Inglewood & Finn Hill PUMA, WA, and Greater Bellevue City PUMA, WA.

United States Washington

Population & Diversity

Seattle City (Northeast) PUMA, WA is home to a population of 137k people, from which 88.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 18.7% of Seattle City (Northeast) PUMA, WA residents were born outside of the country (25.7k people).

In 2021, there were 3.75 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (89.8k people) in Seattle City (Northeast) PUMA, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 24k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 8.83k 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 (Northeast) PUMA, WA are Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (8,474 households), Spanish (4,974 households), and Korean (1,760 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

68,440

Women

49.7%

69,396

Men

50.3%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 137,836 inhabitants, with 50.3% men, and 49.7% women.

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

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Citizenship

88.8%

2021 Citizenship

88.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 88.8% of Seattle City (Northeast) PUMA, WA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Seattle City (Northeast) PUMA, WA was 88.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

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

White (Non-Hispanic)
89.8k ± 2.44k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
24k ± 1.27k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
8.83k ± 830

6.07%

Hispanic Population

8.34k people

6.07% of the people in Seattle City (Northeast) PUMA, WA are hispanic (8.34k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

China
5,389 ± 1,767 people
Taiwan
1,765 ± 1,025 people
Canada
1,622 ± 983 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Seattle City (Northeast) PUMA, WA was China, the natal country of 5,389 Seattle City (Northeast) PUMA, WA residents, followed by Taiwan with 1,765 and Canada with 1,622.

Foreign-Born Population

18.7%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

25.7k people

19.6%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

27.4k people

As of 2021, 18.7% of Seattle City (Northeast) PUMA, WA residents (25.7k 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 Seattle City (Northeast) PUMA, WA was 19.6%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
8,474 households (6.45%)
Spanish
4,974 households (3.79%)
Korean
1,760 households (1.34%)

22.5% of the households in Seattle City (Northeast) PUMA, WA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Seattle City (Northeast) PUMA, WA was Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese). 6.45% of the households in Seattle City (Northeast) 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

Vietnam
1,165 ± 201
Gulf War (2001-)
1,118 ± 270
Gulf War (1990s)
489 ± 300

Seattle City (Northeast) PUMA, WA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.04 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Seattle City (Northeast) PUMA, WA employs 72.7k people. The largest industries in Seattle City (Northeast) PUMA, WA are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (8,680 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,630 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,569 people), and the highest paying industries are Internet publishing, broadcasting & web search portals ($311,605), Agencies, brokerages, and other insurance related activities ($294,181), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($231,738).

Males in Seattle City (Northeast) PUMA, WA have an average income that is 1.48 times higher than the average income of females, which is $84,944. The income inequality in Seattle City (Northeast) PUMA, WA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.525, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

34,675

Women

46.6%

39,682

Men

53.4%

The workforce of Seattle City (Northeast) PUMA, WA in 2020 was 74,357 people, with 46.6% woman, and 53.4% men.

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

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Occupations

72.7k

2021 Value

−2.23%

1 Year decline

± −2.23%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Seattle City (Northeast) PUMA, WA declined at a rate of −2.23%, from 74.4k employees to 72.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Seattle City (Northeast) PUMA, WA, are Software developers (3,427 people), Postsecondary teachers (3,189 people), and Other managers (2,400 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Seattle City (Northeast) 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

72.7k

2021 Value

−2.23%

1 Year decline

± −2.23%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Seattle City (Northeast) PUMA, WA declined at a rate of −2.23%, from 74.4k employees to 72.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Seattle City (Northeast) PUMA, WA, are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (8,680 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,630 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,569 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Seattle City (Northeast) PUMA, WA, though some of these residents may live in Seattle City (Northeast) PUMA, WA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$66,778

Median earning men ± $5,055

$42,994

Median earning women ± $2,472

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($160,150), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($108,974), and Public Administration ($104,886).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($97,292), Wholesale Trade ($86,359), and Information ($85,068).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

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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Domestic Trade

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

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.

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.

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

Oregon
$34.7B
California
$26.5B
Texas
$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).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 58% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.97%).

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 (Northeast) PUMA, WA. Showing the available data for Washington.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (58%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (38.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.97%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 58% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.97%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Washington for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

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 2021, universities in Seattle City (Northeast) PUMA, WA awarded 16,707 degrees. The student population of Seattle City (Northeast) PUMA, WA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 24,656 male students and 33,218 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Seattle City (Northeast) PUMA, WA are White (6,983 and 50.2%), followed by Asian (3,297 and 23.7%), Hispanic or Latino (1,377 and 9.91%), and Two or More Races (1,116 and 8.03%).

The largest universities in Seattle City (Northeast) PUMA, WA by number of degrees awarded are University of Washington-Seattle Campus (15,234 and 91.2%), North Seattle College (1,044 and 6.25%), and Pima Medical Institute-Seattle (429 and 2.57%).

The most popular majors in Seattle City (Northeast) PUMA, WA are Other Research & Experimental Psychology (561 and 3.36%), Computer Science (470 and 2.81%), and Information Technology (425 and 2.54%).

The median tuition cost in Seattle City (Northeast) PUMA, WA for a public four year colleges is $7,636 for in-state students and $21,551 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Seattle City (Northeast) PUMA, WA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 53.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 27.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 57,874 (42.6% men and 57.4% 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 2021 there were 57,874 students enrolled in Seattle City (Northeast) PUMA, WA, 42.6% men and 57.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 21,381 records, of which 57.5% were women and 42.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Speech Communication & Rhetoric
404 degree-majors awarded
Other Research & Experimental Psychology
545 degree-majors awarded
Computer Science
417 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Seattle City (Northeast) PUMA, WA was Speech Communication & Rhetoric with 404 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
15,234 degrees awarded
North Seattle College
1,044 degrees awarded
Pima Medical Institute-Seattle
429 degrees awarded

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

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 7,194 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Seattle City (Northeast) PUMA, WA, which is 0.756 times less than the 9,513 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 6,983 degrees mean that there were 2.12 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 3,297 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

Public, 4-year or above ($7,636) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($802) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

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 2021, 0.35% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.377% 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 (Northeast) PUMA, WA in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (37.8k), Graduate Degree (29.3k), and Some college (25.4k).

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 (Northeast) PUMA, WA was $851,600 in 2021, which is 3.48 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $782,700 to $851,600, a 8.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Seattle City (Northeast) PUMA, WA is 48.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Seattle City (Northeast) PUMA, WA have an average commute time of 27.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Seattle City (Northeast) PUMA, WA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Seattle City (Northeast) PUMA, WA is $94,806. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Seattle City (Northeast) PUMA, WA was Sammamish, Issaquah, Mercer Island & Newcastle Cities PUMA, WA with a value of $166,625, followed by Snoqualmie City, Cottage Lake, Union Hill & Novelty Hill PUMA, WA and Greater Bellevue City PUMA, WA, with respective values of $151,191 and $141,516.

Housing

Property

$851,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$16,621

$25,988

Median Property Taxes

±$982

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

Rent vs Own

48.9%

Homeownership

2021

64%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 48.9% of the housing units in Seattle City (Northeast) PUMA, WA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 48.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Seattle City (Northeast) 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 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Seattle City (Northeast) PUMA, WA was Sammamish, Issaquah, Mercer Island & Newcastle Cities PUMA, WA with a value of $166,625, followed by Snoqualmie City, Cottage Lake, Union Hill & Novelty Hill PUMA, WA and Greater Bellevue City PUMA, WA, with respective values of $151,191 and $141,516.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Seattle City (Northeast) 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.

$94,806

Median Household Income

± $4,107

53.1k

Number of Households

± 1,711

In 2021, the median household income of the 53.1k households in Seattle City (Northeast) PUMA, WA grew to $94,806 from the previous year's value of $89,419.

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

0.525

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

0.518

2020 Wage GINI in Seattle City (Northeast) PUMA, WA

In 2021, the income inequality in Seattle City (Northeast) PUMA, WA was 0.525 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.31% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Seattle City (Northeast) PUMA, WA was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Seattle City (Northeast) PUMA, WA in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (42.3%)
Worked At Home (20.5%)
Public Transit (18.3%)

In 2021, 42.3% of workers in Seattle City (Northeast) PUMA, WA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (20.5%) and those who used public transit to get to work (18.3%).

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

27.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Seattle City (Northeast) PUMA, WA have a longer commute time (27.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.38% of the workforce in Seattle City (Northeast) PUMA, WA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Seattle City (Northeast) 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 (Northeast) PUMA, WA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Seattle City (Northeast) PUMA, WA (17.8k out of 126k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. 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 (Northeast) PUMA, 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.

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

95.3% of the population of Seattle City (Northeast) PUMA, WA has health coverage, with 63.1% on employee plans, 8.75% on Medicaid, 8.43% on Medicare, 14.4% on non-group plans, and 0.704% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Washington see 1176 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.676% decrease from the previous year (1184 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1196 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 229 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,176 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Washington

Primary care physicians in Washington see an average of 1,176 patients per year. This represents a 0.676% decrease from the previous year (1,184 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 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.9% under 18 years, 36.6% between 18 and 34 years, 32.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.69%

Uninsured

63.1%

Employer Coverage

8.75%

Medicaid

8.43%

Medicare

14.4%

Non-Group

0.704%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Seattle City (Northeast) PUMA, WA declined by 5.51% from 4.96% to 4.69%.

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