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Washington, United States Demographics: Sex by Age
The chart below shows the age and gender distribution of the population in Washington, based on the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2023 American Community Survey (ACS). The total population of Washington is 7,740,984. The median age of the population is 38.2. The median age for males is 37.4 years and for females, it is 39.1 years.
Of the total population, 5.65% are under 5 years old, and 16.00% are children between the ages of 5 and 17. 8.47% of the population are young adults aged 18 to 24, while 15.16% are in the 25 to 34 age bracket. 26.18% of the population falls between 35 and 54 years, 12.27% are aged 55 to 64, and 16.27% are 65 years and older.
In Washington, the total dependency ratio is 61.08%. The youth dependency ratio is 34.87%, while the old-age dependency ratio is 26.20%. In demographic terms, the dependency ratio measures the size of the population that is typically not in the labor force (children and older adults) relative to those who are working age.
Washington, United States Demographics: Population by Race & Ethnicity
The chart shows the breakdown of the total population of Washington by race and ethnicity (racial demographics), based on the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2023 American Community Survey (ACS). The breakdown is as follows:
White: 64.28%;
Black/African American: 3.82%;
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.82%;
Asian: 9.31%;
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: 0.68%;
Some other race: 0.55%;
Two or more races: 6.47%;
Hispanic or Latino: 14.08%
The diversity index is 55.25% suggesting a moderate level of diversity.
Washington, United States Demographics: Household Income
The median household income in Washington in the past 12 months, in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars, was $94,952. The chart below shows the distribution of household income in Washington, based on data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2023 American Community Survey (ACS). 8.79% of households earn less than $20,000, 7.80% earn between $20,000 and $34,999, 8.56% fall between $35,000 and $49,999, 14.61% earn between $50,000 and $74,999, 31.81% earn between $75,000 and $149,999, and 28.43% of households earn $150,000 or more.
Washington, United States Demographics: Educational Attainment
The chart shows the breakdown of the total population, 25 and older, of Washington by educational attainment, based on the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2023 American Community Survey (ACS). The breakdown is as follows: Less than high school graduate: 7.79%; High school graduate (includes equivalency): 21.75%; Some college or associate's degree: 31.69%; Bachelor's Degree: 23.66%; Graduate or professional degree: 15.11%.
Washington, United States Demographics: Health Insurance Coverage Status by Sex by Age
In Washington, 6.36% of the total population lacks health insurance coverage. Among children under 18, 2.55% of males and 2.60% of females are uninsured. For ages (18–34), the uninsured rate is 6.35% for males and 5.21% for females. Among ages 35–64, 11.12% of males and 8.21% of females are uninsured. Finally, for senior citizens (65+), 0.46% of males and 2.88% of females report no health insurance coverage. The chart below shows the distribution of health coverage status by sex by age for the population, based on the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2023 American Community Survey (ACS).
Washington, United States Demographics: Nativity and Citizenship Status in the United States
The chart shows the breakdown of the population of Washington by nativity and citizenship status in the United States, based on the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2023 American Community Survey (ACS). 92.19% of the population of Washington are United States citizens, including residents born in the United States, born in Puerto Rico or United States Island Areas, born abroad of American parent(s), or by naturalization. Of those, 7.31% became citizens through naturalization.
Washington, United States Demographics: Means of Transportation
The chart below shows how people in Washington travel to work, based on the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2023 American Community Survey (ACS). The breakdown is as follows: Car, truck, or van: 73.35%; Public transportation (excluding taxicab): 3.97%; Bicycle: 0.65%; Walked: 3.08%; Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 1.24%; Worked from home: 17.71%.
Washington, United States Demographics: Household Type
The chart below shows the breakdown of household types in Washington, based on the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2023 American Community Survey (ACS). 63.83% are family households. Of these, 77.38% are married-couple families. Of the nonfamily households (36.17%), 75.26% represent householders living alone.
Frequently Asked Questions
The age breakdown of the population of Washington is as follows: 5.65% are under 5, 16.00% are 5–17, 8.47% are 18–24, 15.16% are 25–34, 26.18% are 35–54, 12.27% are 55–64, and 16.27% are 65 or older.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau’s 2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
The racial demographics of the population of Washington are as follows: White: 64.28%; Black/African American: 3.82%; American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.82%; Asian: 9.31%; Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: 0.68%; Some other race: 0.55%; Two or more races: 6.47%; Hispanic or Latino: 14.08% .
Source: U.S. Census Bureau’s 2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
The household income distribution in Washington is as follows: 8.79% of households earn less than $20,000, 7.80% earn between $20,000 and $34,999, 8.56% earn $35,000–$49,999, 14.61% earn $50,000–$74,999, 31.81% earn $75,000–$149,999, and 28.43% earn $150,000 or more.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau’s 2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
The median household income in Washington in the past 12 months, in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars, was $94,952.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau’s 2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
In Washington, 64.28% of the population identifies as White alone (not Hispanic or Latino).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau’s 2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
In Washington, 3.82% of the population identifies as Black or African American alone (not Hispanic or Latino).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau’s 2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
In Washington, the percentage of the population with no health insurance coverage (uninsured), broken down by age and sex, is as follows:
- Under 18: 2.55% of males, 2.60% of females
- Ages 18–34: 6.35% of males, 5.21% of females
- Ages 35-64: 11.12% of males, 8.21% of females
- Age 65 and over: 0.46% of males, 2.88% of females
Source: U.S. Census Bureau’s 2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.