Poverty Rate in Seattle, Washington
In Seattle, Washington, an estimated 72,176 of 715,340 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Seattle, Washington?
The poverty rate in Seattle, Washington is 10.1%.
- How many people in Seattle, Washington live in poverty?
In Seattle, Washington, an estimated 72,176 of 715,340 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Seattle, Washington compare to the average for Washington?
The poverty rate in Seattle, Washington is 1.0% higher than the Washington average. In Seattle, Washington, an estimated 10.1% of 715,340 people live in poverty. In Washington, 10.0% of 7,651,971 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Seattle, Washington compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Seattle, Washington is 19.84% lower than the US average. In Seattle, Washington, an estimated 10.1% of 715,340 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Under 18 years
10.5% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Seattle, Washington
2023
10.5% of 107 thousand people
Under 5 years
8% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Seattle, Washington
2023
8% of 30 thousand people
5 to 17 years
11.5% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Seattle, Washington
2023
11.5% of 77 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
10.2% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Seattle, Washington
2023
10.2% of 107 thousand people
18 to 64 years
9.5% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Seattle, Washington
2023
9.5% of 532 thousand people
18 to 34 years
12.9% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Seattle, Washington
2023
12.9% of 245 thousand people
35 to 64 years
6.6% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Seattle, Washington
2023
6.6% of 288 thousand people
60 years and over
11.1% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Seattle, Washington
2023
11.1% of 127 thousand people
65 years and over
11.6% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Seattle, Washington
2023
11.6% of 95 thousand people
White
7.3% Poverty Rate for White people in Seattle, Washington
2023
7.3% of 445 thousand people
Black or African American
27.3% Poverty Rate for Black People in Seattle, Washington
2023
27.3% of 47 thousand people
Asian
12.4% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Seattle, Washington
2023
12.4% of 124 thousand people
Some other race
10.1% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Seattle, Washington
2023
10.1% of 22 thousand people
Two or more races
10.1% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Seattle, Washington
2023
10.1% of 90 thousand people
Hispanic
9.2% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Seattle, Washington
2023
9.2% of 63 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
7.2% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Seattle, Washington
2023
7.2% of 435 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
8.2% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Seattle, Washington
2023
8.2% of 563 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
26.1% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Seattle, Washington
2023
26.1% of 21 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
18.8% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Seattle, Washington
2023
18.8% of 52 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
12.2% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Seattle, Washington
2023
12.2% of 95 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.9% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Seattle, Washington
2023
4.9% of 396 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
6% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Seattle, Washington
2023
6% of 488 thousand people
Employed
4.6% Poverty Rate for employed people in Seattle, Washington
2023
4.6% of 469 thousand people
Male
3.1% Poverty Rate for employed men in Seattle, Washington
2023
3.1% of 252 thousand people
Female
6.4% Poverty Rate for employed women in Seattle, Washington
2023
6.4% of 217 thousand people
Unemployed
40% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Seattle, Washington
2023
40% of 19 thousand people
Male
38.3% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Seattle, Washington
2023
38.3% of 11 thousand people
Female
42.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Seattle, Washington
2023
42.4% of 8 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
9.9% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Seattle, Washington
2023
9.9% of 638 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
1.1% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Seattle, Washington
2023
1.1% of 345 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
16.5% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Seattle, Washington
2023
16.5% of 159 thousand people
Did not work
24.5% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Seattle, Washington
2023
24.5% of 135 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
16.6% Poverty Rate for single people in Seattle, Washington
2023
16.6% of 299 thousand people
Male
14.3% Poverty Rate for single men in Seattle, Washington
2023
14.3% of 160 thousand people
Female
19.3% Poverty Rate for single women in Seattle, Washington
2023
19.3% of 139 thousand people
18 to 24 years
34.2% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Seattle, Washington
2023
34.2% of 40 thousand people
25 to 34 years
11.3% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Seattle, Washington
2023
11.3% of 121 thousand people
35 to 44 years
10.1% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Seattle, Washington
2023
10.1% of 49 thousand people
45 to 54 years
16% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Seattle, Washington
2023
16% of 25 thousand people
55 to 64 years
20.9% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Seattle, Washington
2023
20.9% of 24 thousand people
65 to 74 years
18.5% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Seattle, Washington
2023
18.5% of 22 thousand people
75 years and over
21.9% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Seattle, Washington
2023
21.9% of 19 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
1.7% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Seattle, Washington
2023
1.7% of 168 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
27.3% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Seattle, Washington
2023
27.3% of 78 thousand people
Did not work
48.5% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Seattle, Washington
2023
48.5% of 53 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
9.6% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Seattle, Washington
2023
9.6%
Poverty Rate by City around King County
- 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.