Washington
StatePopulation: 7,812,880 (2023 estimate)
Demographic, economic, and housing data for Washington from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. Figures cover the full state — drill into any county or city below for local breakdowns.
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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024). Unemployment rate from BLS LAUS (more current).
Quick Facts — Washington
- What is the median household income in Washington?
- The median household income in Washington is $94,952 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Washington?
- The poverty rate in Washington is 6.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Washington?
- $519,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Washington?
- The median gross rent in Washington is $1,682 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Washington residents have a college degree?
- 38.8% of adults in Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
7,740,984
Median Income
$94,952
Median Home Value
$519,800
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment (Dec 2025)
4.9%
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$21,177 (+28.7%)
Home Value:
+$180,800 (+53.3%)
Poverty Rate:
-0.5 pp (-7.2%)
Bachelor's+:
+2.8 pp (+7.8%)
Unemployment:
0.0 pp (+0%)
Demographics
Total Population
7,740,984
Median Age
38.0
Female
49.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
White (non-Hisp.) 64.3%
Black 4.0%
Asian 9.4%
Two or More 11.4%
Other 5.6%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
2.2%
Indian
1.9%
Filipino
1.4%
Vietnamese
1.1%
Korean
0.9%
Japanese
0.5%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
10.7%
Puerto Rican
0.6%
Cuban
0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$94,952
±$476
Per Capita Income
$132,286
Median Family Income
$114,068
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Child Poverty Rate
9.8%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
11.4%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
24.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.8%
$10–15k
2.7%
$15–25k
4.9%
$25–35k
5.3%
$35–50k
8.6%
$50–75k
14.6%
$75–100k
12.6%
$100–150k
19.2%
$150–200k
11.3%
$200k+
17.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
3,262,667
Owner-Occupied
63.9%
Renter-Occupied
36.1%
Vacancy Rate
7.4%
Median Home Value
$519,800
Median Gross Rent
$1,682
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
21.2%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
39.6%
Home Price Appreciation (FHFA HPI)
1-Year
+2.8%
5-Year
+43.2%
HPI (2025 Q4)
1,029.6
Source: FHFA House Price Index, base 1991 Q1 = 100.
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
2.9%
$50–100k
1.9%
$100–200k
2.1%
$200–300k
9.6%
$300–500k
28.9%
$500k–$1M
38.0%
$1M+
14.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
4.9%
$500–1k
11.9%
$1–1.5k
23.9%
$1.5–2k
25.9%
$2–2.5k
17.3%
$2.5–3.5k
8.1%
$3.5k+
8.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.9%
1 vehicle
30.0%
2 vehicles
36.6%
3+
26.5%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
62.3%
Single-fam. att.
4.3%
2–4 units
2.3%
5–19 units
4.4%
20+ units
12.5%
Mobile home
5.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
9.7%
1940–1969
4.4%
1970–1999
14.6%
2000–2009
15.0%
2010+
11.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
92.2%
Bachelor's or Higher
38.8%
Graduate Degree
15.1%
Some College / Associate
21.7%
Less Than High School
3.4%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
64.7%
Unemployment Rate
5.0%
Work from Home
17.7%
Self-Employed
5.6%
Government Workers
15.8%
Private For-Profit
78.4%
Industry
Edu/Health
21.4%
Prof. Services
14.5%
Retail
11.6%
Manufacturing
9.2%
Arts/Entmt.
8.4%
Construction
7.2%
Transportation
5.8%
Finance
5.3%
Public Admin
5.0%
Information
2.5%
Agriculture
2.5%
Wholesale
2.3%
Occupation
Management
45.5%
Sales
18.0%
Food Prep
15.6%
Production
11.6%
Construction
9.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
27.0 min
Drove Alone
64.7%
Carpool
8.7%
Public Transit
4.0%
Work from Home
17.7%
Walked
3.1%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
3,020,558
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
49.4%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
19.6%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.7%
5–9
6.0%
10–14
6.3%
15–19
6.0%
20–24
6.2%
25–34
15.2%
35–44
14.1%
45–54
12.1%
55–64
6.0%
65–74
6.3%
75–84
10.0%
85+
4.5%
Under 18: 21.6%
Working age (18–64): 78.4%
65 and over: 16.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
15.1%
Naturalized Citizen
48.3%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
7.9%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
44.7%
Latin America
28.7%
Europe
14.1%
Africa
6.4%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
8.1%
With a Disability
13.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
93.6%
Uninsured
6.4%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
93.0%
Has a Computer
96.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago
84.9%
Moved from Abroad
0.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
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