Washington
| Population: | 6,395,798 |
| Pop. Change: | 9% |
| State: | Washington |
| Metro Area: | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, Spokane, ... 19 more |
| County: | King, Pierce, ... 39 more |
| City: | Seattle, Spokane, ... 522 more |
| Zip Code: | 99302, 99301, ... 728 more |
State Overview
As of 2007, Washington's population is 6,395,798 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 8.51 percent.
The median home cost in Washington is $396,900. Home appreciation the last year has been 0.81 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Washington's cost of living is 9.92% Higher than the U.S. average.
Washington public schools spend $6,569 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 18 students per teacher in Washington.
The unemployment rate in Washington is 4.30 percent(U.S. avg. is 4.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Washington jobs have Increased by 2.26 percent.
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People
The 2007 Washington, WA, population is 6,395,798. There are 96 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Washington, WA
The median age is 35.5. The US median is 37.6. 57.65% of people in Washington, WA, are married. 11.36% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.46 people. 23.80% of people are married, with children. 8.78% have children, but are single.
Race in Washington, WA
80.40% of people are white, 3.42% are black, 6.52% are asian, 1.58% are native american, and 8.31% claim 'Other'.
8.67% of the people in Washington, WA, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 91.33% are non-hispanic).
Washington People SperlingViews
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Economy
The unemployment rate in Washington, WA, is 4.30%, with job growth of 2.26%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 24.51%.
Washington, WA Taxes
Washington, WA,sales tax rate is 7.60%. Income tax is 0.23%.
Washington, WA Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $25,920, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $50,488.
Washington Economy SperlingViews
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.30% | 4.60% |
| Recent Job Growth | 2.26% | 1.40% |
| Future Job Growth | 24.51% | 11.90% |
| Sales Taxes | 7.60% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 0.23% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $25,920 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $50,488 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 11.46% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 10.31% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 11.19% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 16.31% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 20.86% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 12.79% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 11.30% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 4.15% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 1.15% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.48% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 14.12% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 21.40% | 20.24% |
| Service | 14.84% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 25.87% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 1.57% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 9.50% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 12.71% | 14.44% |
Housing
The median home value in Washington, WA, is $396,900. Home appreciation is 0.81% over the last year. The median age of Washington, WA, real estate is 29 years.
Washington, WA Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 32.44% of the Washington, WA, population. 7.36% of houses and apartments in Washington, WA, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Washington Housing SperlingViews
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| Median Home Age | 29 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $396,900 | $217,200 |
| Home Appreciation | 0.81% | 9.80% |
| Homes Owned | 60.15% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 7.36% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 32.44% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $11.48 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 1.82% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 1.78% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 1.94% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 2.78% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 4.18% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.40% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 20.57% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 25.57% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 11.48% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 5.48% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 4.25% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 1.17% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 10.49% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 8.37% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 9.16% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 15.05% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 18.67% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 11.50% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 9.14% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 6.23% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 11.39% | 13.55% |
Health
There are 135 physicians per capita in Washington, WA. The US average is 170.
Washington, WA Health Index
Air quality in Washington, WA is 54 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Washington, WA is 48 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 73 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
Washington Health SperlingViews
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Crime
Washington, WA, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 3. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Washington, WA, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 4. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
Washington Crime SperlingViews
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Climate
Washington, WA, gets 35 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 22 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 125.
On average, there are 165 sunny days per year in Washington, WA. The July high is around 81 degrees. The January low is 27. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 72 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
Washington Climate SperlingViews
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Educate
Washington, WA, schools spend $6,569 per student. There are 18 pupils per teacher, 511 students per librarian, and 606 children per counselor in Washington, WA schools.
Washington Education SperlingViews
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Washington, WA, takes 28 minutes. 74% of commuters drive their own car alone. 13% carpool with others. 5% take mass transit and 4% work from home.
Washington Transportation SperlingViews
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Washington, WA is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Washington, WA is more expensive.
Overall, Washington, WA cost of living is 109.92.
Washington Cost of Living SperlingViews
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Religion
32.90% of the people in Washington, WA are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 12.10% are Catholic; 12.06% are Protestant; 3.10% are LDS; 4.54% are another Christian faith; 0.73% in Washington, WA are Jewish; 0.10% are an eastern faith; 0.26% affilite with Islam.
Washington Religion SperlingViews
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I am a African American female with 4 kids (aging from 16 female, 11 female, 9 male, 7 female) and I... (read more)Kitsap Penninsula: The Kitsap penninsula is a different world from mainland Puget Sound. It is rural, quiet, not a lot of traffic.
True, we get 60 inches of rain a year and sometime have... (read more)Living in Sequim: I was raised first in Somerville and then Arlington, MA. Moved to Pelham, NH after marrying. Lived in San Diego almost 13 years before moving here to Sequim, WA... (read more)Have an opinion about Washington? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Washington Click Here
| Percent Religious | 32.90% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 12.10% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 12.06% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 3.10% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 2.45% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.70% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 3.16% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 2.95% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 1.49% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 1.32% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 4.54% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 0.73% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.10% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.26% | 0.54% |
Voting
52.04% of the people in Washington, WA are registered as Democrats. 46.43% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 1.54%.
Washington Voting SperlingViews
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