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Seattle's Population & Demographics
Detailed Social, Economic & Housing Characteristics

Reference Maps & Geographic Data Files | General Demographic Characteristics | Detailed Social, Economic and Housing Characteristics

Data collected from the sample (generally one in six) of people and housing units nationwide who received the long form of the 2000 census. These data are weighted to represent the total population. Data are also included on the same topics covered on the short form of the census.

OVERVIEW TABLES
Geographic Coverage: Seattle citywide
Source: State of Washington Office of Financial Management extracts from U.S. Census Bureau data

  • Seattle profile, a 58-page extract of sample data from "Summary File 3" (SF 3) - PDF file

Geographic Coverage: Seattle citywide
Source: U.S. Census Bureau

  • Seattle profiles, 4-page extracts from "Summary File 1" (SF1) and "Summary File 3" (SF 3) - PDF file

Geographic Coverage: Seattle citywide (other areas available on Puget Sound Regional Council website)
Source: Puget Sound Regional Council extracts from U.S. Census Bureau data

The Puget Sound Regional Council's Census 2000 Summary File 3 Characteristics Report includes information on:

  • Commuting
  • Disability
  • Education
  • Employment
  • Housing
  • Income
  • Poverty

THEMATIC MAPS
Geographic Coverage: Seattle census tracts
Source: City of Seattle extracts from U.S. Census Bureau data

  • Median Household Income - PDF file
  • Individuals Living Below Poverty Level - PDF file
Last Updated: September 7, 2010
Seattle-at-a-Glance

Population Est. 2009: 602,000

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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