Categories in Seattle
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Seattle
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Health and medical | 23,432 | 29 years |
| Lawyers legal | 11,019 | 27 years |
| Corporate management | 8,503 | 23 years |
| Restaurants | 7,795 | 25 years |
| Real estate | 7,598 | 26 years |
| Physicians and surgeons | 7,246 | 31 years |
| Shopping | 4,246 | 30 years |
| Electronics stores | 3,513 | 23 years |
| Construction of buildings | 3,339 | 27 years |
| Social work | 2,972 | 29 years |
| Financial services | 2,757 | 32 years |
| Finance other | 2,711 | 62 years |
| Dentists | 2,679 | 31 years |
Seattle Facts
| Area | 86.9 mi² |
| Population | 670,793 |
| Male Population | 334,565 (49.9%) |
| Female Population | 336,228 (50.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +112.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +22.8% |
| Median Age | 36.1 years (Male: 35.9, Female: 36.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $83,204 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 206, 253, 360, 425 |
| Neighborhoods | Downtown, Central Business District, Northeast Seattle, Greater Duwamish, Belltown |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Pacific Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 47.60621, -122.33207 |
| Zip Codes | 98101, 98102, 98103, 98104, 98105, More |
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Seattle Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 315,096 | 440,288 | 546,264 | 630,606 | 670,793 | 692,436 | 721,077 |
| Population Density | 3,627.1 / mi² | 5,068.2 / mi² | 6,288.1 / mi² | 7,258.9 / mi² | 7,721.5 / mi² | 7,970.7 / mi² | 8,300.4 / mi² |
Seattle Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 22.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | +112.9% | +52.4% | +22.8% |
| Washington (state) | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Seattle Median Age
Median Age: 36.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | 36.1 yrs | 36.3 yrs | 35.9 yrs |
| Washington (state) | 37.9 yrs | 38.9 yrs | 36.9 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Seattle Population Density
Population Density: 7,722 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | 670,793 | 86.87 sq mi | 7,722 / mi² |
| Washington (state) | 7.1 million | 71,298.1 sq mi | 99.7 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Seattle Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1890 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Seattle
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Seattle
Zip Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Seattle
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Seattle
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Seattle Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $54,330 | $55,057 | $63,849 | $67,941 | $65,618 | $73,712 | $84,422 | $83,204 |
| Total GDP | $6.4B | $7.2B | $9.2B | $10.3B | $10.5B | $12.5B | $15.2B | $15.2B |
Seattle CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | 10,476,501 tn | 15.62 tn | 120,595.7 tons/mi² |
| Washington (state) | 122,068,941 tn | 17.17 tn | 1,712.1 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 10,476,501 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 15.62 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 120,595.7 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | High (7.9) |
| Landslide | Medium (7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12/19 | 9:53 AM | 3.45 | 36.6 km | 31,010 m | 4km WNW of Monroe, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 7/12/19 | 9:51 AM | 4.58 | 37.9 km | 28,820 m | 3km WNW of Monroe, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 5/11/17 | 5:56 PM | 3.43 | 40.8 km | 23,670 m | 6km SE of Freeland, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 5/11/17 | 7:35 AM | 3.47 | 19.1 km | 24,060 m | 1km ENE of Enetai, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 5/10/17 | 8:14 AM | 3.38 | 19.2 km | 24,500 m | 1km ESE of Enetai, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 5/3/17 | 7:20 PM | 3.31 | 20.5 km | 26,510 m | 1km S of Enetai, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 10/22/16 | 5:17 PM | 3 | 32.1 km | 24,220 m | 3km SSW of Fall City, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 2/3/14 | 8:29 PM | 3.02 | 31.9 km | 23,808 m | 6km W of Federal Way, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 9/5/13 | 7:09 AM | 3.02 | 21.9 km | 26,187 m | 2km N of Indianola, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 9/22/11 | 8:22 PM | 3.2 | 29.1 km | 30,893 m | Seattle-Tacoma urban area, Washington | usgs.gov |
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