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Washington Demographics & Population 2026

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Washington had a total population of 7,816,116, with a median household income of $98,141, which is 22% higher than the national average. The poverty rate is 9.9%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Washington Quick Facts

Population 7,816,116
Median Household Income $98,141
Median Home Value $564,600
Poverty Rate 9.9%
Unemployment Rate 5.1%
Median Age 38.3 years
Homeownership Rate 63.8%
Affordability Ratio 5.8x
Bachelor's Degree+ 39.6%
High School Graduation 92.3%
Counties 39
Cities/Places 628
Population 7,816,116
Median Income $98,141 22% higher than national
Poverty Rate 9.9%
Unemployment 5.1%

How Washington Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population7,740,9847,816,116+1.0%
Median household income$94,952$98,141+3.4%
Median home value$519,800$564,600+8.6%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 11.1%
$25K-$50K 13.2%
$50K-$100K 26.6%
$100K+ 49.1%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
3.9%
$10K-$15K
2.5%
$15K-$20K
2.2%
$20K-$25K
2.4%
$25K-$30K
2.4%
$30K-$35K
2.6%
$35K-$40K
2.6%
$40K-$45K
2.8%
$45K-$50K
2.8%
$50K-$60K
5.7%
$60K-$75K
8.5%
$75K-$100K
12.4%
$100K-$125K
10.9%
$125K-$150K
8.3%
$150K-$200K
11.4%
$200K+
18.5%

Employment

5.1% Unemployment Rate National: 5.2%
64.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 63.8%
Renter 36.2%
Affordability Index Expensive
5.8x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,760/mo 21.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

56out of 100
High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 56 | National average: 61

Education

Largest Cities in Washington

#CityPopulationMedian IncomePoverty
1Seattle754,195$123,8609.9%
2Spokane230,293$70,06413.8%
3Tacoma222,758$85,88412.4%
4Vancouver195,300$81,33810.2%
5Bellevue151,847$165,5767.2%
6Kent135,603$92,30210.8%
7Everett111,845$83,51212.9%
8Spokane Valley106,365$74,04212.9%
9Renton105,317$100,4328.1%
10Federal Way99,493$86,90913.0%

Richest Cities in Washington

#CityMedian IncomeHome ValueBachelor's+
1Clyde Hill$250,000+$2,000,000+79.6%
2Medina$250,000+$2,000,000+87.6%
3Ames Lake$250,000+$1,225,00063.3%
4Yarrow Point$250,000+$2,000,000+86.3%
5Sammamish$239,690$1,407,30077.1%
6Mercer Island$219,069$2,000,000+81.5%
7Snoqualmie$214,107$977,20071.0%
8Cottage Lake$213,106$1,230,70067.8%
9Woodway$204,583$2,000,000+71.8%
10Lake Marcel-Stillwater$201,845$847,50052.5%

Most Affordable Cities in Washington

By home-value-to-income ratio (lower = more affordable). Min. population 1,000.

#CityRatioHome ValueIncome
1Westport3.0x$196,600$64,750
2Garrett3.1x$372,000$118,609
3Granger3.2x$210,200$66,250
4Palouse3.2x$286,200$88,750
5Omak3.3x$248,900$76,544
6Warden3.3x$189,900$57,743
7Waterville3.3x$262,000$78,589
8Bridgeport3.4x$177,000$52,375
9Central Park3.4x$335,500$99,127
10Toppenish3.4x$230,000$67,854

Explore Washington Rankings

Cities by Population All cities ranked by size Richest Cities Ranked by median income Most Educated By bachelor's degree rate Most Affordable By housing affordability

All Counties in Washington (39)

39 results
King County2,287,171$124,7468.6%$859,900
Pierce County930,319$99,5648.8%$526,600
Snohomish County844,430$111,2468.0%$696,000
Spokane County549,056$78,58211.7%$410,700
Clark County516,959$97,5368.0%$522,900
Thurston County299,067$96,5639.6%$480,300
Kitsap County277,881$104,1588.2%$555,100
Yakima County257,152$70,65615.5%$310,100
Whatcom County230,503$81,78412.9%$585,800
Benton County212,905$89,87411.0%$407,800
Skagit County131,328$89,26311.6%$545,100
Cowlitz County112,360$76,53112.2%$397,500
Grant County101,799$73,26715.8%$299,500
Franklin County98,902$86,71413.1%$379,300
Island County86,836$90,5517.7%$593,300
Lewis County85,154$74,79612.2%$385,800
Chelan County80,172$82,3818.3%$490,100
Clallam County77,813$70,37010.6%$421,800
Grays Harbor County77,053$64,41415.3%$314,000
Mason County67,982$83,27012.3%$411,800
Walla Walla County62,161$74,20212.1%$408,900
Stevens County48,067$69,32712.0%$350,600
Kittitas County47,172$73,80414.4%$497,400
Whitman County47,003$55,40622.7%$359,600
Douglas County44,366$80,3638.3%$432,500
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All Cities & Places in Washington (628)

628 results
Seattle754,195$123,8609.9%$938,600
Spokane230,293$70,06413.8%$363,500
Tacoma222,758$85,88412.4%$479,600
Vancouver195,300$81,33810.2%$462,400
Bellevue151,847$165,5767.2%$1,340,300
Kent135,603$92,30210.8%$587,800
Everett111,845$83,51212.9%$565,300
Spokane Valley106,365$74,04212.9%$382,300
Renton105,317$100,4328.1%$672,600
Federal Way99,493$86,90913.0%$552,800
Yakima96,961$62,81516.6%$297,600
Bellingham93,438$66,75518.6%$627,500
Kirkland92,621$150,4146.1%$1,115,400
Auburn85,676$97,8848.9%$547,900
Kennewick85,295$73,57614.3%$370,700
Pasco79,575$85,58612.6%$376,300
Redmond77,353$162,5605.6%$1,167,800
Marysville73,002$103,9748.1%$567,900
South Hill68,025$113,1307.2%$543,600
Sammamish66,463$239,6904.3%$1,407,300
Lakewood62,937$74,72013.2%$461,200
Richland62,753$95,8139.0%$436,700
Shoreline61,431$112,7518.8%$811,100
Lacey57,737$90,62511.6%$457,100
Olympia55,951$81,30214.0%$486,200
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Population Overview

Washington has a total population of 7,816,116, making it a mid-sized state in the nation. The median age is 38.3 years, 2% lower than the national median of 38.9 years.

Age Demographics

The median age in Washington is 38.3 years. This is 2% lower than the national median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Washington is $98,141. This is 22% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.9%. This is 20% lower than the national poverty rate of 12.4%. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. This is 3% lower than the national rate of 5.2%. The median home value is $564,600. Housing costs are 70% higher than the national median of $332,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.8x. 63.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the national average of 65.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Washington is White (non-Hispanic), making up 63.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 14.4%. The Black or African American population (3.9%) is well below the national average of 11.9%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the national average (9.7% vs 5.9%).

Education

39.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 11% higher than the national rate of 35.7%. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.3%. Notably, 15.6% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Washington come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Washington?

Washington has a total population of 7,816,116 according to the U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median income in Washington?

The median household income in Washington is $98,141, which is 22% higher than the national median of $80,734.

How many cities are in Washington?

Washington has 628 Census-designated places (cities, towns, and CDPs) and 39 counties.

What is the poverty rate in Washington?

The poverty rate in Washington is 9.9%, compared to the national average of 12.4%.

What is the largest city in Washington?

The largest city in Washington is Seattle with a population of 754,195.