Washington Poverty Rate By Education Level
Population 25 years and over
9.1% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Washington
2023
9.1% of 5.5 million people
Less than high school graduate
20.5% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Washington
2023
20.5% of 414 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
12.8% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Washington
2023
12.8% of 1.2 million people
Some college, associate's degree
9.6% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Washington
2023
9.6% of 1.7 million people
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.7% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Washington
2023
4.7% of 2.2 million people