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
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Seattle covers 84.0 sq mi of land at 8827 people per square mile.
About Seattle, WA
Remote work is unusually prominent in Seattle: 31.3% of workers primarily work from home, above the 14.0% national rate. Seattle is a city in Washington with a population of 741,440. That makes it one of the ten largest cities in Washington in the country, at #1 by population.
The typical household earns $121,984 a year, above the US median of $78,538. About 4.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Real estate commands a premium here — a median home value of $912,100, with typical rent around $1,998.
The population is unusually well-credentialed for US cities — 67.5% of adults have a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. Working from home is common here: 31.3% of workers do so, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 27 minutes each way.
The remote-work concentration is telling in Seattle — it skews toward higher-income, college-educated workers and reshapes both commute patterns and housing demand.
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 |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 610,630 |
| 2011 | 622,694 |
| 2012 | 635,928 |
| 2013 | 653,588 |
| 2014 | 670,109 |
| 2015 | 687,386 |
| 2016 | 709,631 |
| 2017 | 728,661 |
| 2018 | 742,235 |
| 2019 | 753,675 |
| 2020 | 740,600 |
| 2021 | 733,700 |
| 2022 | 751,454 |
| 2023 | 764,182 |
| 2024 | 780,995 |
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% |
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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).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.