Washington
8.0 million people live in Washington. Its population grew 3.8% since 2020, the 16th fastest of 51. The typical household earns $101,946 a year, 20% above the national median, and the median home is worth $605,600, 63% above the U.S. median.
- Population
- 8.0 million
- 13th highest of 51
- Median household income
- $101,946
- 20% higher than the U.S. ($84,780)
- Median home value
- $605,600
- 63% higher than the U.S. ($371,100)
- Poverty rate
- 10.3%
- 1.5 points below the U.S. (11.8%)
Economy
Compare all statesMedian household income
$101,946 per year
20% higher than the U.S. ($84,780). 8th highest of 51.
Half of households earn more than this, half earn less. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Income per person
$56,777 per year
20% higher than the U.S. ($47,171). 5th highest of 51.
Total income divided by every resident, children included. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Poverty rate
10.3%
1.5 points below the U.S. (11.8%). 21st lowest of 51.
Share of people living below the federal poverty line. 2025.
Average commute
27.3 min one way
about the same as the U.S. (27.4 min). 14th highest of 51.
Average travel time to work for workers 16 and older. 2025.
Housing
Compare all statesMedian home value
$605,600
63% higher than the U.S. ($371,100). 5th highest of 51.
For homes lived in by their owners. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Median rent
$1,873 per month
20% higher than the U.S. ($1,557). 6th highest of 51.
Gross rent: contract rent plus utilities. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Homeownership rate
62.8%
2.5 points below the U.S. (65.3%). 9th lowest of 51.
Share of occupied homes lived in by their owners. 2025.
People
Compare all statesPopulation
8,001,020
2.3% of the U.S. total. 13th highest of 51.
Estimated number of residents. July 1, 2025.
Population change since 2020
+3.8%
0.7 points above the U.S. (+3.1%). 16th highest of 51.
Growth since the 2020 census. April 2020 to July 2025.
Under 18
20.4%
0.7 points below the U.S. (21.1%). 18th lowest of 51.
Share of residents younger than 18. Latest available.
65 and older
18.3%
0.6 points below the U.S. (18.9%). 12th lowest of 51.
Share of residents 65 or older. Latest available.
Born abroad
16.6%
1.9 points above the U.S. (14.7%). 10th highest of 51.
Share of residents born outside the United States. 2025.
Race and ethnicity
White largest group
White residents are the largest group in Washington, at 60.8%. Nationwide they are 56.1%.
White, Black, Asian and Other exclude Hispanics, who can be of any race. Other covers all remaining non-Hispanic residents, such as American Indian, Alaska Native, Pacific Islander and multiracial people. July 1, 2025.
- White 60.8% U.S. 56.1%
- Black 4.2% U.S. 12.3%
- Asian 11.4% U.S. 6.6%
- Other 8.0% U.S. 4.5%
- Hispanic 15.5% U.S. 20.5%
Education
Compare all statesBachelor's degree or higher
41.4%
4.0 points above the U.S. (37.4%). 11th highest of 51.
Share of adults 25 and older. 2025.
Health
Compare all statesWithout health insurance
8.4%
1.8 points below the U.S. (10.2%). 18th lowest of 51.
Share of people under 65 with no health coverage. 2025.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (American Community Survey 2020–2024, Population Estimates Vintage 2025, QuickFacts, county population estimates by race and Hispanic origin CC-EST2025). How we use this data.