In 2023, the population of the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metropolitan area in the United States was about 4.04 million people. This was a slight decrease from the previous year, when the population was about 4.03 million.

In 2023, the GDP of the Seatle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area amounted to ****** billion U.S. dollars, an increase from the previous year. The GDP of the United States since 1990 can be accessed here. Seattle metro area The Seattle metropolitan area in the U.S. state of Washington includes the city of Seattle, King County, Snohomish County, and Pierce County within the Puget Sound region. About **** million people were living in the Seattle metro area, which is more than half of Washington's total population in 2021 (about **** million people). This makes the Seattle metro area the **** largest metropolitan area in the United States, by population. However, Seattle is in fourth place among the 20 largest metro areas in terms of household income, which stood at ****** U.S. dollars in 2019. This is by far more than the average household income in the United States. Household income in Washington is on a similar high level. In 2021, the federal state of Washington was ranked **** in terms of household income among the states of the U.S. The city of Seattle is the largest city in the Pacific Northwest region of North America. It has about ******* residents and is among the ** largest cities in the United States. Seattle has always been an important coastal seaport city and a gateway to Alaska. The importance of the city and metro area is also due to fact that some of the biggest companies worldwide started in Seattle during the 1980s. Companies like Amazon and Microsoft are still based in the Seattle area in the state of Washington.

Graph and download economic data for Employed Persons in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (MSA) (LAUMT534266000000005) from Jan 1994 to May 2025 about Seattle, WA, household survey, employment, persons, and USA.

Tabular data that powers basic monitoring dashboards for the total population, housing and jobs for the City of Seattle. Each record represents the totals for each year since 2000 (and 1995) through the most recently available data. Includes the change from the previous year.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Seattle population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Seattle across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of Seattle was 755,078, a 0.79% increase year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Seattle population was 749,134, an increase of 2.37% compared to a population of 731,757 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Seattle increased by 190,969. In this period, the peak population was 755,078 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the Seattle is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Seattle population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Seattle Population by Year. You can refer the same here

U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts statistics for Seattle city, Washington. QuickFacts data are derived from: Population Estimates, American Community Survey, Census of Population and Housing, Current Population Survey, Small Area Health Insurance Estimates, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, State and County Housing Unit Estimates, County Business Patterns, Nonemployer Statistics, Economic Census, Survey of Business Owners, Building Permits.

Graph and download economic data for Unemployment Rate in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (MSA) (LAUMT534266000000003A) from 1994 to 2024 about Seattle, WA, household survey, unemployment, rate, and USA.

Map Series of multiple analysis procedures performed in ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online. Analysis performed are: Pairwise Clip, Hot Spot Analysis. Join-Spatial Layers, and Colocation.Maps in series:1. Active Faults2. Population of Seattle Metropolitan Area3. Vulnerability Map,4. Colocation Analysis of Unreinforced Buildings City of Seattle5. Seattle Fault Shake Intensity Map6. Population Seattle Fault Earthquake7. Seattle Fault Vulnerability Map8. Cascadia Subduction Zone Shake Intensity Map9. Population Cascadia Subduction Zone Earthquake10. High Risk Vulnerability Cascadia Fault Earthquake Event11. Cascadia Subduction Zone Tsunami Energy (1700 Earthquake Event)12 Tsunami Impact and Population13. At Risk Population Tsunami Impact14. Highest Risk Vulnerability

City of Seattle neighborhood boundaries with American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year series data of frequently requested topics. Data is pulled from block group tables for the most recent ACS vintage and summarized to the neighborhoods based on block group assignment. Seattle neighborhood geography of Council Districts, Comprehensive Plan Growth Areas are included.The census block groups have been assigned to a neighborhood based on the distribution of the total population from the 2020 decennial census for the component census blocks. If the majority of the population in the block group were inside the boundaries of the neighborhood, the block group was assigned wholly to that neighborhood.Feature layer created for and used in the Neighborhood Profiles application.The attribute data associated with this map is updated annually to contain the most currently released American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year data and contains estimates and margins of error. To see the full list of attributes available in this service, go to the "Data" tab, and choose "Fields" at the top right. <div style='font-family:"Avenir Next W01", "Avenir Next W00", "Avenir Next&qu

Graph and download economic data for Civilian Labor Force in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (MSA) (LAUMT534266000000006A) from 1994 to 2024 about Seattle, WA, civilian, labor force, labor, household survey, and USA.

Data from: 2010 Decennial CensusDecennial population data for Census Tracts in the City of Seattle.

Annual April, 1 Small Area Estimates Program (SAEP) estimates provide a consistent set of small area population and housing data at the census block (vintage 2020). This table summarized to the City of Seattle growth management areas.Estimates are annual April, 1 for the 2010-202X with the most current year added Q4 of that year.(SAEP) estimates are meant to provide a consistent set of small area population and housing data for statewide applications. SAEP estimates are generated by the Washington State Office of Financial Management for census areas and other areas of statewide significance.Before using the SAEP estimates, please see the SAEP User Guide to gain a better understanding of the data and methods behind the estimates as well as limitations in their use. For more specific information about the 2020 data release, please see the User Notes and Errata document.Please note that SAEP estimates are NOT the official state population estimates used for revenue distribution and program administration related to cities and counties. Users interested in city and county estimates should see the state's official April 1 population estimates program.

Graph and download economic data for Unemployed Persons in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (MSA) (LAUMT534266000000004) from Jan 1994 to Apr 2025 about Seattle, WA, household survey, unemployment, persons, and USA.

Wage and classification information of City of Seattle Employees. Exclusions may apply for vulnerable populations.

Table from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year series on household types and population related topics for City of Seattle Council Districts, Comprehensive Plan Growth Areas and Community Reporting Areas. Table includes B11003 Family Type by Presence and Age of Own Children under 18 Years, B11005 Households by Presence of People Under 18 Years by Household Type, B11007 Households by Presence of People 65 Years and Over by Household Type, B11001 Household Type (Including Living Alone), B11002 Household Type by Relatives and Nonrelatives for Population in Households, B25003 Tenure, B25008 Total Population in Occupied Housing Units by Tenure, B09019 Household Type (Including Living Alone) by Relationship. Data is pulled from block group tables for the most recent ACS vintage and summarized to the neighborhoods based on block group assignment.Table created for and used in the Neighborhood Profiles application.Vintages: 2023ACS Table(s): B11003, B11005, B11007, B11001, B11002, B25003, B25008, B09019Data downloaded from: Census Bureau's Explore Census Data The United States Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS):<a href='https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/about.html' style='color:rgb(0, 121, 193); text-decoration-line:none; font-family:inherit;' target='_blank' rel=

Census 2020 blocks with the Washington State Office of Financial Management Small Area Estimates Program (SAEP) estimates. Enhanced with City of Seattle council districts and growth management areas.PLEASE BE AWARE, the urban village and comprehensive plan area designations are subject to change annually.Estimates are annual April, 1 for the 2010-202X with the most current year added Q4 of that year.(SAEP) estimates are meant to provide a consistent set of small area population and housing data for statewide applications. SAEP estimates are generated by the Washington State Office of Financial Management for census areas and other areas of statewide significance.Before using the SAEP estimates, please see the SAEP User Guide to gain a better understanding of the data and methods behind the estimates as well as limitations in their use. For more specific information about the 2020 data release, please see the User Notes and Errata document.Please note that SAEP estimates are NOT the official state population estimates used for revenue distribution and program administration related to cities and counties. Users interested in city and county estimates should see the state's official April 1 population estimates program.

Dashboard displaying population, housing and jobs data for the City of Seattle since 2000 through the most recently available data. Includes totals and change by year.Sources include: For population and housing the April 1 official population estimates are produced by the Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM). OFM population estimates are cited in numerous statutes using population as criteria for fund allocations, program eligibility, or program operations, and as criteria for determining county participation under the Growth Management Act.For jobs the Washington State Employment Security Department, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) is a federal/state cooperative program that measures employment and wages in industries covered by unemployment insurance. Data are available by industry and county and used to evaluate labor trends, monitor major industry developments and develop training programs. These job estimates are from the March dataset from each year (chosen as a representative month when seasonal fluctuations are minimized). The unit of measurement is jobs, rather than working persons or proportional full-time employment equivalents. Employment by census tract totals are broken down by major sector only. To provide more accurate workplace reporting, the Puget Sound Regional Council gathers supplemental data from the Boeing Company, the Office of Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), and governmental units throughout the central Puget Sound region.

Data from: 2010 Decennial CensusDecennial population data for Census Blocks in the City of Seattle.

Estimated using sales prices and appraisal data. Metropolitan Division refers to a county or group of counties within a Metropolitan Statistical Area that has a population core of at least 2.5 million.

Tabular data that powers basic monitoring dashboards for the total population, housing and jobs for the City of Seattle. Each record represents the totals for each year since 2000 (and 1995) through the most recently available data. Includes the change from the previous year.Sources include: For population and housing the April 1 official population estimates are produced by the Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM). OFM population estimates are cited in numerous statutes using population as criteria for fund allocations, program eligibility, or program operations, and as criteria for determining county participation under the Growth Management Act.<div style='box-sizing:border-box; font-family:"Avenir Next W01", "Avenir Next W00", "Aveni