Seattle, Washington Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Seattle, Washington is 741,440 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 18th-largest city in the United States and the 1st-largest in Washington. The median household income is $121,984, the median home value is $912,100, and the median age is 35.5.

The population has grown 27.9% since 2010 (610,630 → 780,995).

741,440

Population

8827

People / sq mi

$121,984

Median Income

$912,100

Median Home Value

Seattle covers 84.0 sq mi of land at 8827 people per square mile.

About Seattle, WA

Seattle is a city in Washington with a population of 741,440. It ranks #1 among cities in Washington by population. The median age is 35.5, younger than the national median. The population is 51.0% male and 49.0% female.

The median household income in Seattle is $121,984, above the US median of $74,580. 4.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $912,100, with monthly rent averaging $1,998. The homeownership rate of 44.2% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Seattle reflects 67.5% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 31.3% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 26.6 minutes each way.

Seattle city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Seattle city had a population of 610,630 in 2010 and 780,995 in 2024, a 27.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 780,995 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.78%.

780,995

Population (2024)

610,630

Population (2010)

780,995

Peak (2024)

1.78%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	610,630	-	-	estimate
2011	622,694	+12,064	+1.98%	estimate
2012	635,928	+13,234	+2.13%	estimate
2013	653,588	+17,660	+2.78%	estimate
2014	670,109	+16,521	+2.53%	estimate
2015	687,386	+17,277	+2.58%	estimate
2016	709,631	+22,245	+3.24%	estimate
2017	728,661	+19,030	+2.68%	estimate
2018	742,235	+13,574	+1.86%	estimate
2019	753,675	+11,440	+1.54%	estimate
2020	740,600	-13,075	-1.73%	estimate
2021	733,700	-6,900	-0.93%	estimate
2022	751,454	+17,754	+2.42%	estimate
2023	764,182	+12,728	+1.69%	estimate
2024	780,995	+16,813	+2.20%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	61.8%
Black or African American	6.6%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.3%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Economy & Income

$121,984

Median Household Income

$82,508

Per Capita Income

4.9%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$912,100

Median Home Value

$1,998

Median Rent

44.2%

Owner-Occupied

Education

95.7%

High School+

67.5%

Bachelor's+

Commute

13.9%

Drive Alone

37.6%

Public Transit

31.3%

Work From Home

26.6 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

42.7%

Foreign Born

76.9%

Non-English at Home

3.5%

Veterans

10.0%

With Disability

95.6%

Health Insurance

97.9%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	24.2%
Professional, Scientific & Management	21.7%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	8.7%
Manufacturing	6.3%
Transportation & Warehousing	5.7%
Information	5.7%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	4.4%
Retail Trade	3.7%
Construction	3.1%
Public Administration	2.7%
Agriculture & Mining	0.4%

Largest cities in Washington

Spokane (229,228)Tacoma (220,482)Vancouver (192,696)Bellevue (151,199)Kent (135,015)Everett (111,083)Spokane Valley (105,460)Renton (105,279)Federal Way (99,232)Yakima (96,810)View all Washington cities →

Largest counties in Washington

King County (2,262,713)Pierce County (924,106)Snohomish County (834,648)Spokane County (544,323)Clark County (510,516)

Part of Washington

Washington demographic profile All Washington data →

Metro areas in Washington

Seattle (4,021,467)Portland (2,510,529)Spokane (591,793)Kennewick (307,900)Olympia (296,640)Bremerton (276,581)Yakima (256,605)Bellingham (228,432)All US metros →

City rankings

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Common questions about Seattle, WA

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Frequently Asked Questions

Seattle, Washington has a population of 741,440 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 18th-largest city in the United States and the 1st-largest in Washington.

The median household income in Seattle, Washington is $121,984, with 4.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Seattle, Washington is $912,100, with median monthly rent at $1,998 and a homeownership rate of 44.2%.

The median age in Seattle, Washington is 35.5 years. The population is 51.0% male and 49.0% female.

The population has grown 27.9% since 2010 (610,630 → 780,995).