King County, Washington
King County is home to 2.29 million people. 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line, below the Washington rate (9.9%). The median household income is $124,746.
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| Measure | Value | Washington | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,287,171 | 7,816,116 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $124,746 | $98,141 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 8.6% | 9.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 9.7% | 11.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 5.2% | 6.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 56.7% | 39.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $859,900 | $564,600 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $2,092 | $1,760 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 46.8% | 49.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 25.8% | 15.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 37.4 years | 38.3 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.