Patty Murray
State of Washington
Economic & Demographic Snapshot
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2017-2021 vs. 2019-2023). All figures are statistical estimates with 90% confidence level.
Washington State Demographics
Median Age 38.3 (vs 38.5) · Homeownership 63.8% (vs 65.5%) · Bachelor’s+ 39.6% (vs 33.7%) · Poverty 6.4% (vs 12.4%) · Income $98,141 (vs $37,585)
Age Distribution
Near the national median age (38.3 vs 38.5 nationally). 29% of residents are in the 20–39 working-age bracket — housing affordability, student debt, and workforce messaging indexes high.
Race & Ethnicity
White residents are the largest group at 65.8%. Also significant: Hispanic (14.4%).
* Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Racial categories include both Hispanic and non-Hispanic individuals.
Education
39.6% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, above the 33.7% national average. 15.6% hold a post-graduate degree.
Income Distribution
Median household income is $98,141, well above the $37,585 national median.
Housing
Homeownership at 63.8% (vs 65.5% nationally). Median rent is $1,760. Median home value is $564,600.
How People Get to Work
63.4% drive alone. Average commute is 26.6 minutes.
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