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Seattle's Population & Demographics
1990 Census: Population & Housing

In 1990, the City of Seattle was covered by census tracts numbered from 1 to 121. Additionally, portions of tracts 263, 264 and 265 (along Seattle's southern border) were also located in Seattle.

General Demographic & Social, Economic & Housing Characteristics

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

  • 1990 General Population and Housing Characteristics
  • 1990 Social Characteristics
  • 1989 Income and Poverty Status

MAPS
Source: City of Seattle

  • 1990 Census Tract and Population Sub-area Map

REPORTS
Source: City of Seattle

1. Seattle 1990: Who We Are - Dec. 1, 1992
2. Sub-Area Profiles, 1990 - Feb. 1993

  • Introduction
  • Ballard Sub-Area
  • Central Sub-Area
  • Downtown Sub-Area
  • Duwamish Sub-Area
  • First Hill/Capitol Hill/Madison Park Sub-Area
  • Lake Union Sub-Area
  • North Sub-Area
  • Northeast Sub-Area
  • Northwest Sub-Area
  • Queen Anne/Magnolia Sub-Area
  • Southeast Sub-Area
  • West Seattle Sub-Area
  • Appendix A
Last Updated: January 13, 2005
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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