Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Washington Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Washington metro area was $101,721 in 2021, the latest figures available. Seattle median household income is $17,474 higher than the median Washington household income and $32,004 greater than the US median household income. 2022 metro income data (including Seattle median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Seattle Washington
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Washington | $84,247 | -1.20% | +5.41% |
| Seattle | $101,721 | -0.71% | +7.24% |
Trends in Seattle, WA Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Seattle is $101,721. Real median household income peaked in 2020 at $102,445 and is now $724 (0.71%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Seattle, Washington, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Seattle
| Date | US | Washington | Seattle |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $84,247 | $101,721 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $85,271 | $102,445 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $83,389 | $99,645 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $79,922 | $94,852 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $78,450 | $90,778 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $75,765 | $88,756 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $73,337 | $86,148 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $70,299 | $81,648 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $68,040 | $78,611 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $68,064 | $77,644 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $68,614 | $77,367 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $71,582 | $81,051 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $72,820 | $83,697 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $68,510 | $76,437 |
Seattle Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Seattle was $122,402 in 2021. Compared to the median Washington family income, Seattle median family income is $20,224 higher. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Seattle will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Seattle Washington
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Washington | $102,178 | -0.84% | +8.04% |
| Seattle | $122,402 | -0.26% | +8.34% |
Trends in Seattle, WA Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Seattle is $122,402. Real median family income peaked in 2020 at $122,723 and is now $321 (0.26%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Seattle, Washington, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Seattle
| Date | US | Washington | Seattle |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $102,178 | $122,402 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $103,041 | $122,723 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $100,368 | $118,792 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $94,574 | $112,976 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $93,498 | $111,222 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $91,716 | $108,035 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $88,004 | $104,207 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $84,993 | $100,298 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $83,145 | $96,429 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $82,680 | $95,575 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $82,852 | $95,570 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $86,535 | $99,876 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $87,295 | $102,471 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $83,551 | $94,389 |
Seattle Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Seattle was $55,152 in 2021. Compared to the median Washington per capita income, Seattle median per capita income is $8,975 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Seattle will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Seattle Washington
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Washington | $46,177 | +0.61% | +9.40% |
| Seattle | $55,152 | +1.00% | +10.63% |
Trends in Seattle, WA Real Per Capita Income since 2005
At $55,152, the per capita income for Seattle was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Per Capita Income: Seattle, Washington, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Seattle
| Date | US | Washington | Seattle |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $46,177 | $55,152 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $45,897 | $54,604 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $44,002 | $52,123 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $42,208 | $49,853 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $40,867 | $47,751 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $39,837 | $46,950 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $38,294 | $44,774 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $36,476 | $42,219 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $35,732 | $41,681 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $35,302 | $40,633 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $35,346 | $40,611 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $36,516 | $42,244 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $38,023 | $44,191 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $37,080 | $42,492 |
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