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Seattle's Population & Demographics
Prior Censuses

This section provides access to historic tables, maps, data files, and reports related to population and demographics topics for Seattle and the nearby region. These include population and housing trends over the past century 1900-2000), population and housing data from the 1990 census, and data from the 1997 economic census. For additional historic census data on Seattle or other parts of the country, visit the U.S. Census Bureau.

Last Updated: January 14, 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.

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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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