OFM Small Area Estimate Program (SAEP) population and housing estimates for select Census geographies.

The American Community Survey (ACS) is designed to estimate the characteristic distribution of populations* and estimated counts should only be used to calculate percentages. They do not represent the actual population counts or totals. Beginning in 2019, the Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) has measured educational attainment for the Roadmap Progress Report using one-year American Community Survey (ACS) data from the United States Census Bureau. These public microdata represents the most current data, but it is limited to areas with larger populations leading to some multi-county regions**.

*The American Community Survey is not the official source of population counts. It is designed to show the characteristics of the nation's population and should not be used as actual population counts or housing totals for the nation, states or counties. The official population count — including population by age, sex, race and Hispanic origin — comes from the once-a-decade census, supplemented by annual population estimates (which do not typically contain educational attainment variables) from the following groups and surveys:
-- Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM): https://www.ofm.wa.gov/washington-data-research/population-demographics -- US Census Decennial Census: https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html and Population Estimates Program: https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest.html

**In prior years, WSAC used both the five-year and three-year (now discontinued) data. While the 5-year estimates provide a larger sample, they are not recommended for year to year trends and also are released later than the one-year files.

Detailed information about the ACS at https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/guidance.html

These are OFM's small area estimates for 2020 census tracts from 2010-2024. These estimates are controlled to OFM's April 1st city, town and county estimates. For more information, please visit our SAEP page:https://ofm.wa.gov/washington-data-research/population-demographics/population-estimates/small-area-estimates-programFor variable descriptions, please use this metadata link:https://ofm.wa.gov/sites/default/files/public/dataresearch/pop/smallarea/data/metadata/readme_saep_2024_metadata.pdf

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.

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.

Intercensal and postcensal estimates of population density by county 2000 to present.

Analysis of ‘City Annual Stats’ provided by Analyst-2 (analyst-2.ai), based on source dataset retrieved from https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/4626cb31-ca5e-45f1-870f-f8756cadeba3 on 27 January 2022.

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Tabular data that powers basic monitoring dashboards for population, housing and jobs.

Tabular data that powers basic monitoring dashboards for population, housing and jobs.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.<span style='box-sizing: border-box; line-height: normal; overflow-

File Geodatabase with population, household, housing, job estimates and forecasts to support planning. See the data in action - click here.

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.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.

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.

Small Area Estimate Program (SAEP) April 1 population estimates for school districts, 2000-present.

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.

April 1 population estimate of Cities, Towns and Counties prepared by the Office of Financial Management. Used for the allocation of selected state revenues.

OFM Small Area Estimate Program (SAEP) population and housing estimates for select Census geographies based on 2020 Census blocks.

Analysis of ‘Census Block Groups’ provided by Analyst-2 (analyst-2.ai), based on source dataset retrieved from https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/f2a15632-7138-4fbe-8e88-d52d6d0b8ca2 on 12 February 2022.

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OFM Small Area Estimate Program (SAEP) population and housing estimates for select Census geographies. This version is for convenience only - for the authoritative current dataset please see http://geo.wa.gov/datasets/wa-ofm::saep-census-block-groups

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OFM small area estimates for TIGER 2020 Census blocks for 2000-2024. These estimates include population, housing, household population, group quarters population and occupied housing. Variables with the prefix "PL" are official 2020 Decennial Census counts. OFM's 2020 estimates differ from the Census counts due to corrections for annexations and misplaced group quarters facilities.For questions regarding this data please contact:Nate Chasenate.chase@ofm.wa.gov

Washington state population density by county by decade 1900 to 2020.

The race categories comply with the U.S. Office of Management and Budget 1997 revised standards for race and ethnicity data collection and reporting.

Population is estimated for six race categories and two ethnic origin categories: Race: 1. White 2. Black or African American (Black) 3. American Indian or Alaska Native (AIAN) 4. Asian 5. Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (NHOPI) 6. Two or More Races Ethnic Origin: 1. Hispanic or Latino 2. Non-Hispanic or Latino

A person of Hispanic or Latino origin can be of any race.

The Total population is the Non-Hispanic plus the Hispanic population.

Preview map for OFM Small Area Estimates Program (SAEP). OFM population estimates refer to a specific geography. This map is provided to help data users better understand the geography behind a particular estimate series.