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Seattle's Population & Demographics
Census 2000 Data & Maps for Seattle

The City of Seattle provides population and housing information for both geographic areas used by the Census Bureau and for locally defined areas. The information available on this site, which is introduced below, includes:

  • basic demographic characteristics, including population, race and age
  • detailed social, economic and housing characteristics
  • reference maps
  • geographic data files

What Census Tract Am I In?
Link to Census Tract Search on U.S. Census Bureau website

Data & Maps for Census-Defined Areas
Census data for both Seattle overall and individual census tracts used by the Census Bureau.

Data & Maps for Locally-Defined Areas - NEW REPORTS ADDED
Census data for local Seattle geographic areas that are not used by the Census Bureau. Includes:

  • community reporting areas
  • urban villages and centers created by the City of Seattle
  • neighborhood districts
  • neighborhood planning areas defined by Seattle communities

Data Issues
Lists issues that resulted from differences in the way questions were asked in the 1990 and 2000 censuses.

For additional Census 2000 data on Seattle or other parts of the country, visit the U.S. Census Bureau.

Last Updated: June 13, 2006
Seattle-at-a-Glance

Population Est. 2008: 592,800

Housing Growth Report

Census 2000

  • Population: 563,374
  • Households: 258,499
  • Median household income: $45,736
  • People in poverty: 64,068
  • Adults with college degree: 53.6%
  • Median rent: $721

 

Demographic Snapshots

A quick look at Seattle's changing population.

  • Housing costs and income: 1990-2000
  • Shift in housing needs
  • Poverty declined in 1990s
  • Poverty rates vary widely
  • Birthplace of immigrants

View more details from Census 2000.

Questions?
If you have questions about Seattle population and demographic data, contact the most appropriate source listed on our related links page.
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