2023 ACS Census Data · Population 2,262,713
King County is one of the most populous counties in Washington with a population of 2.3M. The median household income is $122,148, 88% above the national average. The poverty rate is 8.4%, median home value is $811,200, and 55.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 132% above the national average.
Population
2,262,713
2023 estimate
Rank #13 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$122,148
Household
Rank #40 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$811,200
Owner-occupied
Rank #24 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
55.9%
Adults 25+
Rank #43 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
49.3%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
25.1%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
30.1%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
3.8%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
60% above Washington avg·88% above national avg
Poverty Rate
32% above Washington avg·44% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
24% above Washington avg·21% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$71,062
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
8.4%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
70.0%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
104% above Washington avg·288% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
69% above Washington avg·119% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
21% below Washington avg·23% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
15% below Washington avg·41% below national avg
Housing Units
988,330
Households
927,817
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.4
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$3,150
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
94.8%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
28 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
92% above Washington avg·132% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
4% above Washington avg·6% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
6.9%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
5.9%
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