Washington

Key Details

• Washington is the 13th most populous state in the United States. More than 7.8 million people live there.
• Election and voting patterns in recent times in Washington favor Democrats.
• 63.8% of the over 3.3 million housing units in Washington are owner-occupied
• The median gross rent in Washington in 2-22 was $1,592
• The employed population of Washington tops 3.5 million
• Washington's property and violent crime rates are higher than national averages.
• Washington is called the Evergreen State because forests cover more than 50% of its land area.

Washington Population Demographics

With an over 7.8 million population, Washington is the United States' 13th most-populous state. In 2022, there were 7.17 times more Whites than any other ethnicity in the state.

Whites account for 76.3% of Washington's population. Asians and Blacks or African Americans are next, representing 10.8% and 4.7% of the population, respectively.

Washington's veteran population in 2022 was 499,332. That year, 21.1% of the 7.8 million population were estimated to be 18 or under.

In 2022, 1.14 million people were born outside the United States, representing 14.8% of the state population. Mexico, India, and China were the most common birthplaces for foreign-born residents of Washington.

Elections and Voting

The political landscape in Washington State has seen leadership from both major parties over the years. However, since 1985, Democrats have served as governors. Jay Inslee, a Democrat, has served as governor since 2013, winning re-election in 2016 and 2020.

The Washington State Senate and the House of Representatives have experienced shifts in party control in the state legislature. As of the latest term:

• Senate: The President of the Senate, Denny Heck, is a Democrat. The Majority Leader is Democrat Andy Billig, while the Minority Leader is Republican John Braun.
• House of Representatives: The Speaker, Speaker Pro Tempore, and Majority Leader are Democrats, while the Minority Leader is a Republican.

On the national level, Washington State has leaned more Democratic in recent years. The state is represented by two Democratic senators, Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell. In the U.S. House of Representatives, Washington's delegation includes eight Democrats and two Republicans.

Washington's presidential election voting patterns have consistently favored Democratic candidates in recent years. Since 1998, the majority of voters have chosen the Democratic candidate.

Housing, Income, and Employment

Washington had 3,361,615 housing units in July 2023. Of this total, 36.2% were renter-occupied. The state's median gross rent was $1,592, while the median value for owner-occupied housing units in 2022 was $473,400.

An average of 2.53 people lived in a Washington household in 2022, and 2,979,272 households were reported in the state.

Washington's economy employs about 3.62 million people. Males in the state have an average income of 1.34 times more than the average income of females, which is $73,054. From 2021 to 2022, the employment rate grew 1.56%. The unemployment rate in Washington was 4.9% in May 2024, 0.9% higher than the national average in the same month.

Washington Crime Rates

Washington's violent crime rate increased massively between 2022 and 2023. In 2022, the figure was 340 incidents per 100,000 residents, while in 2023, it was 470 incidents per 100,000 residents.

Aggravated assault accounts for 53% of reported crimes and is the most prevalent violent crime in the state. Robbery accounts for 37% of all violent crimes.

The property crime rate in Washington is 72% higher than the national average, with 3,560 incidents reported in 100,000 residents. Burglaries comprise more than 15% of all reported property crimes in the state.

Compared to national averages, Washington's violent crime rate is 19% higher than the national average, while the property crime rate is 72% higher than the national rate.

How to Find People in Washington

You can find people in Washington using online or local resources. Some online sites such as Whitepages, Intelius, and Spokeo have large databases of contact information on residents of the United States. These sites allow users to search and find people in Washington and other states.

Online websites like X, Instagram, and Facebook also contain information about individuals and businesses, allowing users to find friends, individuals, or anyone with an account on such sites.

LinkedIn is also a famous social networking site for professionals. If the person you are looking for is a business professional, they may have an account on the popular site.

You can also visit any of the clerk's offices in the 39 counties in Washington to search public records that may help you track a resident of the state.

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