County-level Census Bureau data covering income, housing, demographics, education, employment, and more. Counties are the primary administrative division in the U.S. and the most common unit for comparing local conditions across a state.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — King County
- What is the median household income in King County?
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The median household income in King County is $70,192 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in King County?
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The poverty rate in King County is 16.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of King County residents have a college degree?
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36.4% of adults in King County hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Demographics
Total Population
189
Median Age
49.0
Female
50.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 25.9%
White (non-Hisp.) 67.2%
Two or More 18.0%
Other 1.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$70,192
±$28,406
-$6,100 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$85,802
Median Family Income
$59,250
Poverty Rate
16.9%
+6.4 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
0.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
0.0%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
21.1%
Household Income Distribution
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
148
Owner-Occupied
42.2%
Renter-Occupied
57.8%
Vacancy Rate
39.2%
Median Home Value
—
Median Gross Rent
—
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
0.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
79.9%
Bachelor's or Higher
36.4%
+3.3 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
4.5%
Some College / Associate
18.2%
Less Than High School
18.8%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
59.7%
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
-5.1 pp vs. state
Work from Home
7.6%
Self-Employed
2.2%
Government Workers
30.4%
Private For-Profit
67.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
12.5 min
Drove Alone
75.0%
Carpool
17.4%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
7.6%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
90
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
80.0%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
26.7%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 18: 18.5%
Working age (18–64): 81.5%
65 and over: 22.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
13.8%
Naturalized Citizen
0.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
11.2%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
1.3%
With a Disability
17.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
96.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
100.0%
Has a Computer
98.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago
74.1%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023