Poverty Rate in King County, Washington
In King County, Washington, an estimated 189,642 of 2,236,093 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in King County, Washington?
The poverty rate in King County, Washington is 8.5%.
- How many people in King County, Washington live in poverty?
In King County, Washington, an estimated 189,642 of 2,236,093 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in King County, Washington compare to the average for Washington?
The poverty rate in King County, Washington is 15.0% lower than the Washington average. In King County, Washington, an estimated 8.5% of 2,236,093 people live in poverty. In Washington, 10.0% of 7,651,971 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in King County, Washington compare to the US?
The poverty rate in King County, Washington is 32.54% lower than the US average. In King County, Washington, an estimated 8.5% of 2,236,093 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Algona, Washington 11.3% of 3,264 people.
- Ames Lake, Washington 0% of 1,108 people.
- Auburn, Washington 8% of 84,720 people.
- Baring, Washington 10.7% of 206 people.
- Beaux Arts Village, Washington 2.7% of 258 people.
Under 18 years
10.8% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in King County, Washington
2023
10.8% of 430 thousand people
Under 5 years
11.6% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in King County, Washington
2023
11.6% of 113 thousand people
5 to 17 years
10.5% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in King County, Washington
2023
10.5% of 317 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
10.5% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in King County, Washington
2023
10.5% of 429 thousand people
18 to 64 years
8% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in King County, Washington
2023
8% of 1.5 million people
18 to 34 years
10.5% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in King County, Washington
2023
10.5% of 578 thousand people
35 to 64 years
6.5% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in King County, Washington
2023
6.5% of 908 thousand people
60 years and over
9.4% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in King County, Washington
2023
9.4% of 450 thousand people
65 years and over
9.5% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in King County, Washington
2023
9.5% of 323 thousand people
White
7% Poverty Rate for White people in King County, Washington
2023
7% of 1.2 million people
Black or African American
21.4% Poverty Rate for Black People in King County, Washington
2023
21.4% of 149 thousand people
American Indian and Alaska Native
18.3% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in King County, Washington
2023
18.3% of 14 thousand people
Asian
6.8% Poverty Rate for Asian People in King County, Washington
2023
6.8% of 468 thousand people
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
16.9% Poverty Rate for Pacific Islanders in King County, Washington
2023
16.9% of 18 thousand people
Some other race
15.5% Poverty Rate for People with another race in King County, Washington
2023
15.5% of 105 thousand people
Two or more races
9.5% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in King County, Washington
2023
9.5% of 273 thousand people
Hispanic
12.4% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in King County, Washington
2023
12.4% of 248 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
6.9% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in King County, Washington
2023
6.9% of 1.2 million people
Population 25 years and over
7.5% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in King County, Washington
2023
7.5% of 1.6 million people
Less than high school graduate
19.2% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in King County, Washington
2023
19.2% of 95 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
12.7% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in King County, Washington
2023
12.7% of 224 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
9.6% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in King County, Washington
2023
9.6% of 362 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.3% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in King County, Washington
2023
4.3% of 961 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
4.9% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in King County, Washington
2023
4.9% of 1.3 million people
Employed
3.7% Poverty Rate for employed people in King County, Washington
2023
3.7% of 1.3 million people
Male
2.9% Poverty Rate for employed men in King County, Washington
2023
2.9% of 688 thousand people
Female
4.7% Poverty Rate for employed women in King County, Washington
2023
4.7% of 586 thousand people
Unemployed
31.5% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in King County, Washington
2023
31.5% of 55 thousand people
Male
31.1% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in King County, Washington
2023
31.1% of 31 thousand people
Female
32% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in King County, Washington
2023
32% of 25 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
8.3% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in King County, Washington
2023
8.3% of 1.9 million people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
1.2% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in King County, Washington
2023
1.2% of 936 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
12.5% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in King County, Washington
2023
12.5% of 431 thousand people
Did not work
18.3% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in King County, Washington
2023
18.3% of 493 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
17.2% Poverty Rate for single people in King County, Washington
2023
17.2% of 589 thousand people
Male
14.9% Poverty Rate for single men in King County, Washington
2023
14.9% of 307 thousand people
Female
19.6% Poverty Rate for single women in King County, Washington
2023
19.6% of 282 thousand people
18 to 24 years
33.5% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in King County, Washington
2023
33.5% of 64 thousand people
25 to 34 years
10.3% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in King County, Washington
2023
10.3% of 201 thousand people
35 to 44 years
12.6% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in King County, Washington
2023
12.6% of 92 thousand people
45 to 54 years
15.3% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in King County, Washington
2023
15.3% of 56 thousand people
55 to 64 years
22.3% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in King County, Washington
2023
22.3% of 65 thousand people
65 to 74 years
21.3% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in King County, Washington
2023
21.3% of 60 thousand people
75 years and over
20.3% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in King County, Washington
2023
20.3% of 50 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
1.9% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in King County, Washington
2023
1.9% of 321 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
25.9% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in King County, Washington
2023
25.9% of 134 thousand people
Did not work
44.7% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in King County, Washington
2023
44.7% of 135 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
8.6% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in King County, Washington
2023
8.6%
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