Washington Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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State Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Washington | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,740,889 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 108.5 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.20% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 36.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 3,012,519 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Washington grew by 17.6% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 7,718,445 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Washington has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Washington | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $95,177 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.00% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Washington is about 22% higher than in US.
Housing
| Metric | Washington | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $471,160 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,681 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 63.9% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Washington is about 23.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,681 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Washington spend about 45 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 188 hours, about 7.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Washington | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 45.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 188 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,842 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 17.7% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 10,119 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,525 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Washington:
Columbia County (11.6 min), Walla Walla County (12.0 min), San Juan County (12.7 min).
Slowest:
Mason County (32.4 min), Wahkiakum County (30.7 min), Snohomish County (28.7 min).
The average commute time in Washington is 23 minutes, longer than the 22 minutes in US.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Washington has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Washington | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.51 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Washington:
King County (0.4), San Juan County (0.4), Jefferson County (0.4).
Lowest:
Adams County (0.2), Yakima County (0.2), Grant County (0.2).
Health
Washington has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Washington | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.4% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Washington:
King County (0.8), Whitman County (0.8), San Juan County (0.8).
Lowest:
Adams County (0.8), Okanogan County (0.8), Pacific County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Washington.
What is the population of Washington?
The population of Washington is 7,740,889, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Washington?
The population density of Washington is 108.5 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Washington?
The median household income in Washington is $95,177, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Washington?
The median home price in Washington is $471,160, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Washington?
The unemployment rate in Washington is 4.9%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.