King County, Washington
County
Overview
- County Name
- King County
- State
- Washington
- FIPS Code
- 53033
- State FIPS
- 53
- County FIPS
- 033
Geography
- Land Area
- 2115.70 sq mi
- Water Area
- 191.71 sq mi
- Total Area
- 2307.40 sq mi
- Latitude
- 47.490552
- Longitude
- -121.833977
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 1,979,254
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 1,564,199
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 1,792,001 | 90.5% |
| Hispanic | 187,255 | 9.5% |
| White | 1,193,087 | 60.3% |
| Black | 131,822 | 6.7% |
| Asian | 310,818 | 15.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 8,382 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 13,487 | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 23,791 | 1.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 1,448,282 | 92.6% |
| Hispanic | 115,916 | 7.4% |
| White | 1,009,307 | 64.5% |
| Black | 115,287 | 7.4% |
| Asian | 277,369 | 17.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 23,886 | 1.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 9,663 | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 15,557 | 1.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 2,287,171
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $136,815
- Poverty Rate
- 8.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 193,848
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 1,251,054 | 54.7% |
| Black | 149,956 | 6.6% |
| Asian | 472,849 | 20.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 1,423,333
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 893,887 | 62.8% |
| Republican | 188,774 | 13.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 340,672 | 23.9% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 700,455 | 49.2% |
| Female | 721,824 | 50.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 891,894 | 62.7% |
| Hispanic | 103,425 | 7.3% |
| Black | 31,628 | 2.2% |
| Asian | 172,900 | 12.1% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 882,480
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 62.0%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 610,884 | 68.5% |
| Hispanic | 46,768 | 45.2% |
| Black | 12,274 | 38.8% |
| Asian | 83,824 | 48.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 425,358 | 60.7% |
| Female | 456,736 | 63.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 197,362 (12.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 940,516 (56.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 1,003,284
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $906,097
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $2,231
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 51.8%
- Public Transit
- 6.4%
- Work From Home
- 28.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 36.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.