King County, Washington
WA · FIPS 53033 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,287,171 | — | #13 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $124,746 | +66.0% | #44 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.4 years | -3.9% | #2,694 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $859,900 | +205.0% | #23 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,092 | +79.9% | #33 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.6% | -31.8% | #486 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
King County has a population of 2,287,171, making it the #13 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.4 years, which is 3.9% below the national median.
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The median household income in King County is $124,746, ranking #44 out of 3,222 counties — 66.0% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.6% and unemployment stands at 4.8%.
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The median home value in King County is $859,900 (+205.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $2,092/mo and the homeownership rate is 55.4%.
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94.8% of residents in King County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.3% above the national rate.
About King County, Washington
King County, Washington has a total population of 2,287,171, making it the 13th most populous county in the United States. The median age in King County is 37.4 years, which is 3.9% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in King County is $124,746, which ranks #44 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 66.0% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8%.
The median home value in King County is $859,900, 205.0% above the national median. Renters in King County pay a median gross rent of $2,092 per month. The homeownership rate is 55.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In King County, 56.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 68.3% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.6 min.
King County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 52.9% of the population, followed by Asian (non-Hispanic) (20.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (11.0%).
All data for King County, Washington comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.