Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA

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2022 Population
102,449
21.4% 1-year decline
US Senator
Patty Murray
Democratic Party
US Senator
Maria Cantwell
Democratic Party
2022 Median Age
33.8
5.06% 1-year decrease
2022 Poverty Rate
11.9%
9.41% 1-year increase
2022 Median Household Income
$104,683
2.49% 1-year decline
2022 Median Property Value
$1.04M
32.1% 1-year growth
2022 Employed Population
62,169
17% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA had a population of 102k people with a median age of 33.8 and a median household income of $104,683. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA declined from 130,377 to 102,449, a −21.4% decrease and its median household income declined from $107,360 to $104,683, a −2.49% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA are White (Non-Hispanic) (62.4%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (15.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (7.51%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.04%), and White (Hispanic) (2.44%).

20.3% of the households in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

90.3% of the residents in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA are Seattle University (2,496 degrees awarded in 2022), Seattle Central College (1,229 degrees), and Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Seattle (458131) (67 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA was $1.04M, and the homeownership rate was 32.2%.

Most people in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA was 1 car per household.

Population & Diversity

Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA is home to a population of 102k people, from which 90.3% are citizens. As of 2022, 17.6% of Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA residents were born outside of the country (18k people).

In 2022, there were 4.08 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (63.9k people) in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 15.7k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 7.69k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA are Spanish (4,039 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (3,829 households), and German (1,310 households).

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
46,401
Women
46.2%
54,024
Men
53.8%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 100,425 inhabitants, with 53.8% men, and 46.2% women.

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Citizenship

90.3%
2022 Citizenship
91.3%
2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 90.3% of Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA was 91.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    63.9k ± 2.14k
  2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    15.7k ± 1.24k
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    7.69k ± 790
6.81%
Hispanic Population
6.97k people

In 2022, there were 4.08 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (63.9k people) in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 15.7k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 7.69k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

6.81% of the people in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA are hispanic (6.97k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. China
    3,059 ± 1,337 people
  2. India
    2,675 ± 1,253 people
  3. Mexico
    1,949 ± 1,073 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA was China, the natal country of 3,059 Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA residents, followed by India with 2,675 and Mexico with 1,949.

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Foreign-Born Population

17.6%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
18k people
18.7%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
24.4k people

As of 2022, 17.6% of Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA residents (18k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA was 18.7%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    4,039 households (4.05%)
  2. Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
    3,829 households (3.84%)
  3. German
    1,310 households (1.31%)

20.3% of the households in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA was Spanish. 4.05% of the households in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,067 ± 273
  2. Vietnam
    758 ± 199
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    692 ± 342

Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.41 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA employs 62.2k people. The largest industries in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA are Computer Systems Design (7,060 people), Electronic shopping and mail-order houses (4,083 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,760 people), and the highest paying industries are .

Males in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $102,443. The income inequality in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.464, which is lower than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
35,679
Women
46.9%
40,463
Men
53.1%

The workforce of Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA in 2020 was 76,142 people, with 46.9% woman, and 53.1% men.

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Occupations

62.2k
2022 Value
−17%
1 Year decline
± −17%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA declined at a rate of −17%, from 74.9k employees to 62.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA, are Software developers (7,654 people), Other managers (2,932 people), and Registered nurses (1,665 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

62.2k
2022 Value
−17%
1 Year decline
± −17%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA declined at a rate of −17%, from 74.9k employees to 62.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA, are Computer Systems Design (7,060 people), Electronic shopping and mail-order houses (4,083 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,760 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA, though some of these residents may live in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$89,219
Median earning men ± $6,021
$66,688
Median earning women ± $3,966

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Information ($160,112), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($120,284), and Manufacturing ($105,511).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($105,000), Manufacturing ($94,451), and Information ($92,070).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
3.62%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 3.58M people employed in Washington. This represents a 3.62% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.3%.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 58% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.97%).

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing the state of Washington. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Washington

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Patty Murray
Senator from Washington3
Assumed office on January 3, 1993
Maria Cantwell
Senator from Washington1
Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing Washington.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from Washington

Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA awarded 3,792 degrees. The student population of Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 4,524 male students and 7,210 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA are White (1,528 and 44.5%), followed by Asian (682 and 19.9%), Hispanic or Latino (393 and 11.5%), and Black or African American (308 and 8.97%).

The largest universities in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA by number of degrees awarded are Seattle University (2,496 and 65.8%), Seattle Central College (1,229 and 32.4%), and Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Seattle (458131) (67 and 1.77%).

The most popular majors in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (369 and 9.73%), Registered Nursing (338 and 8.91%), and Law (213 and 5.62%).

The median tuition costs in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA are $50,328 for private four year colleges, and $4,458 and $4,947 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2022 in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 85.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 11,734 (38.6% men and 61.4% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 11,734 students enrolled in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA, 38.6% men and 61.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,017 records, of which 63.6% were women and 36.4% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 89 degrees awarded
  2. 232 degrees awarded
  3. 90 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA was General Finance with 89 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 2,496 degrees awarded
  2. 1,229 degrees awarded
  3. 67 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Seattle University with 2,496 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 1,439 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA, which is 0.612 times less than the 2,353 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,528 degrees mean that there were 2.24 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 682 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($50,328) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($996) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 1.22% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.46% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA in 2022 were Bachelors Degree (35k), Graduate Degree (24.2k), and Some college (13.2k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA was $1.04M in 2022, which is 3.7 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $789,800 to $1.04M, a 32.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA is 32.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA have an average commute time of 25.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Median household income in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA is $104,683. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA was King County (Central)--Sammamish, Issaquah, Mercer Island & Newcastle Cities PUMA, WA with a value of $181,744, followed by King County (Northeast)--Snoqualmie City, Cottage Lake, Union Hill & Novelty Hill PUMA, WA and King County (Northwest Central)--Greater Bellevue City PUMA, WA, with respective values of $164,720 and $151,065.

Property

$1.04M
Median Property Value 2022
±$36,561
$18,090
Median Property Taxes
±$1,011

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Rent vs Own

32.2%
Homeownership
2022
63.4%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2022

In 2022, 32.2% of the housing units in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 50.4%.

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Income by Location

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In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA was King County (Central)--Sammamish, Issaquah, Mercer Island & Newcastle Cities PUMA, WA with a value of $181,744, followed by King County (Northeast)--Snoqualmie City, Cottage Lake, Union Hill & Novelty Hill PUMA, WA and King County (Northwest Central)--Greater Bellevue City PUMA, WA, with respective values of $164,720 and $151,065.

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Household Income

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$104,683
Median Household Income
± $6,587
56.3k
Number of Households
± 2,137

In 2022, the median household income of the 56.3k households in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA declined from $104,683 from the previous year's value of $107,360.

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Wage Distribution

0.464
2022 Wage GINI in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA
0.483
2021 Wage GINI in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA

In 2022, the income inequality in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA was 0.464 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 3.81% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022
  1. Drove Alone (29.5%)
  2. Worked At Home (25.7%)
  3. Public Transit (19.3%)

In 2022, 29.5% of workers in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (25.7%) and those who used public transit to get to work (19.3%).

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Commute Time

25.3 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA have a shorter commute time (25.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.48% of the workforce in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

1 car
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA have 1 car.

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Poverty & Diversity

11.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA (11.7k out of 99.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA is White, followed by Asian and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

95.7% of the population of Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA has health coverage, with 64.7% on employee plans, 10.1% on Medicaid, 8.05% on Medicare, 12.2% on non-group plans, and 0.586% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Washington see 1184 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.68% increase from the previous year (1176 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1175 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 215 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,184 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Washington

Primary care physicians in Washington see an average of 1,184 patients per year. This represents a 0.68% increase from the previous year (1,176 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 10.4% under 18 years, 42.8% between 18 and 34 years, 35.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.4% were men and 47.6% were women.

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Uninsured People

4.32%
Uninsured
64.7%
Employer Coverage
10.1%
Medicaid
8.05%
Medicare
12.2%
Non-Group
0.586%
Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Seattle City (Central) PUMA, WA grew by 3.41% from 4.18% to 4.32%.

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