King County

King County, WA: Where Innovation, Nature, and Community Thrive

King County spans an impressive 2,128 square miles and boasts an estimated population exceeding 2.2 million, making it the state's most populous county. Seattle is the county's largest city. Additionally, King County features a rich tapestry of cities such as Bellevue, Kent, Renton, Auburn, Redmond, and Tukwila, each contributing to the area's dynamic and thriving community.

Population

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Population

Population2000201020242029
King County1,737,0351,931,2392,356,0082,443,752

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Population by Age

Population2024
0-4123,919
5-9131,438
10-14126,137
15-19126,138
20-24146,948
25-29190,247
30-34223,787
35-39202,664
40-44189,310
45-49154,957
50-54149,001
55-59129,970
60-64123,973
65-69108,583
70-7487,001
75-7964,811
80-8438,337
85+38,787
18+1,901,960
Median Age38

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Population by Race

King County2024
Total2,356,008.00
White Alone53.22%
Black Alone6.87%
American Indian Alone0.88%
Asian Alone21.82%
Pacific Islander Alone0.92%
Some Other Race5.46%
Two or More Races10.82%
Hispanic Origin11.34%
Diversity Index72.00

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Growth Rate

King County2024 - 2029
Population0.73%
Households0.65%
Families0.52%
Median Household Income4%
Per Capita Income3%

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020242029
Households710,918789,228950,382981,438
Housing Units742,238851,2471,005,9421,041,192
Owner Occupied Units525,364541,172
Renter Occupied Units425,018440,266
Vacant Units55,56059,754

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Home Value

King County20242029
Median Home Value$921,763$1,159,453
Average Home Value$1,070,360$1,263,814
<$50,0005,2201,632
$50,000 - $99,9993,596874
$100,000 - $149,9992,360231
$150,000 - $199,9991,75559
$200,000 - $249,9992,731210
$250,000 - $299,9993,864293
$300,000 - $399,99910,9742,624
$400,000 - $499,99924,72711,302
$500,000 - $749,999122,62686,713
$1,000,000 +114,670150,665

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later123,695
2000-2009129,367
1990-1999120,614
1980-1989134,208
1970-1979122,365
1960-1969109,808
1950-195975,055
1940-194945,802
1939 or Before106,659

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

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Income

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Income

King County20242029
Median Household$124,182$151,885
Average Household$177,598$207,625
Per Capita$71,740$83,480

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Household Income

King County2024
<$15,00059,841
$15,000 - $24,99931,164
$25,000 - $34,99936,151
$35,000 - $49,99954,520
$50,000 - $74,999101,587
$75,000 - $99,99994,454
$100,000 - $149,999168,831
$150,000 - $199,999119,710
$200,000+284,119

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+1,212,908
In-County Residents1,141,966
Out-of-County Residents65,676
Drive Alone645,935
Carpooled93,026
Public Transport112,694
Work at Home274,322
Motorcycle2,207
Bicycle14,820
Walked55,967
Other11,278
Less than 5 minutes16,201
5-9 minutes57,936
10-14 minutes91,853
15-19 minutes128,358
20-24 minutes138,289
25-29 minutes73,582
30-34 minutes155,729
35-39 minutes37,448
40-44 minutes54,632
45-59 minutes98,293
60-89 minutes66,917
90+ minutes19,348
Average Travel Time29

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees1,245,005
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt1,667
Mining722
Utilities1,977
Construction53,404
Manufacturing90,547
Wholesale Trade39,280
  
Retail Trade130,930
  
Transportation/Warehouse35,135
Information66,836
  
Finance & Insurance57,534
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing44,257
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv143,392
Legal Services19,657
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises2,106
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt33,060
Educational Services73,144
HealthCare/Social Assist206,346
Arts/Entertainment/Rec33,348
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs99,925
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin71,063
Auto Repair/Maintenance6,825
Public Administration Emp53,490

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

Educational Attainment (25+)

King County2024
<9th Grade47,141
Some High School46,385
GED39,934
Graduated High School208,989
Some College/No Degree240,464
Associates Degree135,359
Bachelor's Degree564,168
Graduate Degree418,988

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses86,446
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus234
Mining Bus40
Utilities Bus79
Construction Bus5,478
Manufacturing Bus2,955
Wholesale Trade Bus2,476
  
Retail Trade Bus8,856
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus1,773
Information Bus2,235
  
Finance & Insurance Bus3,887
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus5,104
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus10,446
Legal Services Bus2,210
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus115
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus2,714
Educational Services Bus2,499
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus11,087
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus2,017
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus7,108
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus10,261
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus1,157
Public Administration Bus1,368

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-18

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