Overview:
The single ethnic classification and seven race
classifications identified by the U.S. Census are published in
greater detail including; King County subregional population,
origin data where available, and place of birth. The above
hyperlinks will navigate to specific categories.
2006 King County Population by Ethnicity
And Single
Race Classification |
|
Classification |
Population |
|
Hispanic/Latino * |
121,793 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
African American/Black |
102,458 |
|
American Indian / Alaska Native |
17,079 |
|
Asian |
230,607 |
|
Native Hawaiian / Other Pacific Islander |
10,597 |
|
White |
1,308,175 |
|
Other |
55,717 |
|
Two or More Races |
80,828 |
|
TOTAL |
1,805,461 |
Download Data | Source: 2006 Claritas Update (Census
Tract)
*Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is published here for comparison
purposes only. The sum of the seven race categories
following the black border equals the Total King County
population. Read "Race Classification" below for further
context
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Ethnicity: Hispanic/Latino
Hispanic/Latino origin was the sole ethnicity surveyed in the
2000 U.S. Census.
Key Facts
As a percentage, the Hispanic/Latino population is the
fastest growing population in each of King County’s sub-regions.
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In 2006 the Hispanic/Latino population was estimated at
121,793.
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In 2000 the King County Hispanic/Latino population was
95,242.
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Growth between 2000 and 2006 was 27.9%.
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This population currently comprises 6.7% of
the King County population.
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This population is estimated to represent 7.8% of
the King County population in 2011
|
King County Population Self-Identified as
Hispanic-Latino By Subregion 2000, 2006 & 2011 (est.) |
|
|
2000 |
2006 |
2011 |
|
North King County |
5,645 |
7,125 |
8,469 |
|
East King County |
16,641 |
22,466 |
27,939 |
|
South King County |
43,252 |
56,081 |
67,463 |
|
Seattle |
29,704 |
36,121 |
42,035 |
|
TOTAL |
95,242 |
121,793 |
145,906 |
Download Data | Source: Claritas 2006 Update (Census
Tract Level)
North King County
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Population in 2006: 7,125
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Growth rate of 26.2% between 2000 and 2006
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Population currently makes up 5.1% of the total North
King County sub-region.
East King County
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Population in 2006: 22,466
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Growth rate of 35.0% between 2000 and 2006, representing
the fastest growth in the county.
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Population currently makes up 5.0% of subregion.
This represents the lowest percent of between King
County's subregions.
South South King County
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Population in 2006: 56,081
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Growth rate of 29.7% between 2000 and 2006
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Population comprises 8.8% of region.
This represents the highest regional concentrate of
Hispanic/Latino population
Seattle
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Population in 2006: 36,121
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Growth rate is 21.6%, which represents the lowest growth
rate in King County.
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Population makes up 6.2% of Seattle residents.
Race Classification
The 2000 U.S. Census included the question
"Is this person Spanish/Hispanic/Latino." This ethnicity
was recorded as a separate and distinct classification from
Race, which immediately followed this question. By
collecting data this way the Census Bureau can record
whether a person is or is not of Hispanic/Latino origin
separately from their race. Therefore, Hispanic/Latino
ethnicity is not considered a separate race by the Census
Bureau definition. Persons of Hispanic/Latino origin may be
of any race.
Elsewhere in this Assessment Hispanic/Latino
is published set-aside as a stand-alone category distinct
from races, and the race classifications are published
immediately below. Each race category in these tables and
charts may include people who identify as Hispanic/Latino.
In the table immediately following, persons
of Hispanic/Latino origin are broken out by the race
categories selected. For further reading on the distinction
between Ethnicity and Race refer to the U.S. Census bureau
http://www.census.gov/prod/2001pubs/c2kbr01-1.pdf
2006 Hispanic/Latino Population
By Self Reported
Race Classification |
|
African American/Black |
2,654 |
|
American Indian / Alaska Native |
2,094 |
|
Asian |
1,444 |
|
Native Hawaiian / Other Pacific Islander |
361 |
|
White |
51,635 |
|
Other |
51,022 |
|
Two or More Races |
12,583 |
|
TOTAL |
121,793 |
Download Data | Source: Claritas 2006 Update (Census
Tract Level)
Origin
Individuals identifying themselves as Hispanic/Latino were
given additional geographic-based identifiers to indicate
ancestry. The following options were available: Mexico,
Puerto Rico, Cuba & Other.
|
King County Hispanic/Latino Population by
Specific Origin 2000, 2006 & 2011 (est.) |
|
|
2000 |
2006 |
2011 |
|
Mexican |
62,369 |
80,446 |
96,801 |
|
Puerto Rican |
4,214 |
5,250 |
6,195 |
|
Cuban |
1,792 |
2,248 |
2,658 |
|
Other |
26,867 |
33,849 |
40,252 |
|
TOTAL |
95,242 |
121,793 |
145,906 |
|
Download Data | Source: Claritas 2006 Update (Census
Tract Level)
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Mexican descent was the largest self-identified group
with 80,446 individuals (66.1%) of the Hispanic/Latino
population in 2006.
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“Other” Hispanic/Latino (individuals who self-identified
as Hispanic/Latino but did not choose Mexico, Puerto Rico or
Cuba as place of origin) made up 33,849 (27.8%) of the
Hispanic/ Latino population in 2006.
Place of Birth
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American Community Survey 2005 estimate: 47.4% of the
population is foreign born.
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In the 2000 decennial census, this same population was
reported at 41.2% foreign born (with subregional breakout
shown below).

Download Data | Source: U.S. Census 2000 Summary File 3, Table PCT63
extract
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Race: African American/Black
Key Facts
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The King County African American/Black population in
2006 was 102,458.
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African American/Black population represents 5.7% of
King County.
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1990-2000 growth rate: 32.2% (22,860)
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2000 to 2006 growth rate 9.1% (8,583)
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2000-2006 changes ranged from a decrease of 4.4%
(Seattle) to a growth rate of 25.0% (south).
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2000 U.S. Census: 93,875 African American/Black people
(5.4% of King County)
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In 2011 the African Americans/Black
population is estimated to be
5.9% of the King County population.
|
King County Population Self-Identified as African
American/Black By Subregion 2000, 2006 & 2011
(est.) |
|
|
2000 |
2006 |
2011 |
|
North King County |
2,496 |
2,905 |
3,267 |
|
East King County |
5,666 |
6,379 |
7,083 |
|
South King County |
38,182 |
47,733 |
55,859 |
|
Seattle |
47,531 |
45,441 |
44,293 |
|
TOTAL |
93,875 |
102,458 |
110,502 |
Download Data | Source: Claritas 2006 Update (Census
Tract Level)
North King County
East King County
South King County
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Population was 47,733 in 2006.
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Growth rate was 25.0%. (9,551).
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South County now has larger African American/Black
population than Seattle.
To add some perspective, there was more growth in the South
King County African American/Black population than all other
sub-regions combined.
Seattle
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Population was 45,441 in 2006.
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Rate of decline was 4.4%.
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This is the only subregion to report a decline in this
population group.
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Seattle now has the second highest African
American/Black subregional population.
Place of Birth
The 2000 US Census reported that 11.8%of the African
American/Black population was foreign born.

Download Data | Source: U.S. Census 2000 Summary File 3, Table PCT63
extract
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Race: American Indian/Alaska Native
Context: American Indian/Alaska Native
Per the US Census Bureau “the term ‘American Indian’ or ‘Alaska
Native’ refers to people having origins in any of the original
peoples of North and South America including Central America,
who maintain tribal affiliation or community attachment.”
This definition is controversial and is not broadly accepted
among American Indian populations. In the United States, the
categorization of people as American Indians has political
implications beyond those associated with other racial
classifications.
Key Facts
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The King County American Indian/Alaska Native population
in 2006 was 17,079.
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The American Indian/Alaska Native population represents
0.9% of King County.
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1990-2000 growth rate: 0.4% (62)
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2000 to 2006 growth rate 7.3% (1,157)
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2000-2006 changes ranged from a growth
rate of 1.0% in Seattle to 21.6% in East King County
|
King County Population Self-Identified as American
Indian and Alaska Native By Subregion 2000, 2006 &
2011 (est.) |
|
|
2000 |
2006 |
2011 |
|
North King County |
898 |
978 |
1,062 |
|
East King County |
1,885 |
2,293 |
2,660 |
|
South King County |
7,482 |
8,094 |
8,692 |
|
Seattle |
5,657 |
5,714 |
5,757 |
|
Total |
15,922 |
17,079 |
18,171 |
Download Data | Source: Claritas 2006 Update (Census
Tract Level)
North King County
East King County
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Population was 2,293 in 2006.
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Growth rate: 21.6% from 2000-2006
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This region reports the highest growth rate in the
county.
South King County
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Population was 8,094 in 2006.
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Growth rate: 8.2% from 2000-2006
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This region has the largest American Indian and Alaska
Native population.
Seattle
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Population was 5,714 in 2006.
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Growth rate: 1.0% from 2000-2006
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This is the slowest growth rate in the county.
Per the American Community Survey 2005 results, 13.7% of the
American Indian and Alaska Native population was foreign born.
|
King County, Washington |
Estimate |
Margin of Error |
|
Total: |
14,739 |
+/-2,606 |
|
Born in state of residence |
7,686 |
+/-1,573 |
|
Born in other state in the United States |
4,753 |
+/-1,038 |
|
Native; born outside the United States |
277 |
+/-330 |
|
Foreign born |
2,023 |
+/-1,183 |
Download Data | Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2005 American Community
Survey[1]
Additional reading on the American Indian/Alaska
Native population can be found under Crosscutting
Issues section under the page
Racial Equity and
Homelessness under the title Relocation Programs of
Native Peoples
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Race: Asian
Key Facts
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Asian population in King County is the largest non-white
population, with 230,607 individuals.
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Between 2000 and 2006, the Asian population grew by
42,862 persons.
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Population makes up 12.8% of King County in 2006, up
from 10.8% in 2000.
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The growth rate in this population was 22.8%.
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Between 2000 and 2006 the Asian population’s increase as
an overall percentage of the King County population was
2.0%.
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Between 2000 and 2011 the overall growth rate is
expected to be 43.6%.
|
King County Population
Self-Identified as Asian By
Subregion 2000, 2006 & 2011 (est.) |
|
|
2000 |
2006 |
2011 |
|
North King County |
12,365 |
14,606 |
16,593 |
|
East King County |
44,105 |
58,904 |
72,576 |
|
South King County |
57,374 |
73,453 |
87,779 |
|
Seattle |
73,901 |
83,644 |
92,722 |
|
TOTAL |
187,745 |
230,607 |
269,670 |
Download Data | Source: Claritas 2006 Update (Census
Tract Level)
North King County
East King County
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Population was 58,904 in 2006.
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Growth rate: 33.6% from 2000-2006
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This represents the fasted growth rate in King County.
South King County
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Population was 73,453 in 2006.
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With 16,079, South King County had the largest numeric
growth
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Growth rate: 28.0% from 2000-2006
Seattle
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Population was 83,644 in 2006.
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Growth rate: 13.2% from 2000-2006
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The Asian population makes up 14.5% of the
Seattle sub-region
Origin
Persons of Asian descent were given twelve options for
additional identification on the 2000 U.S. Census: Chinese,
Filipino, Japanese, Asian Indian, Korean, Vietnamese, Cambodian,
Hmong, Laotian, Thai, “Other” and “Two or More Asian.”
Growth rates among the Asian sub-categories ranged from a
high of 29.2% (Asian Indian) to a low of 19.0% (Laotian).
Chinese, Non Taiwanese
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This was the highest reported sub-population with
51,433.
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This population represents 22.7% of the Asian
population.
Filipino
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This is the second largest sub-population with 40,815
persons in 2006.
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The Filipino population represents 17.7% of the persons
of Asian descent.
Vietnamese
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Vietnamese descent represents the third largest Asian
population with 33,253 in 2006.
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This population makes up 14.4% of the Asian population.
Japanese
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This is the fourth largest Asian sub-category with
26,348 persons.
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This population represents 11.4% of the Asian
population.
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Growth in the population was 22.8%.
Indian Subcontinent
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This sub-population is number 6, behind Korean descent
but is distinguished for recording the largest growth rate
at 29.2%.
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The population was reported at 20,455 in 2006.
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This sub-population represents 8.9% of the Asian
population.
|
King County Asian Population by Specific Origin
2000, 2006 & 2011 (est.) |
|
|
2000 |
2006 |
2011 |
|
Chinese, Except Taiwanese |
41,930 |
51,433 |
60,148 |
|
Filipino |
33,714 |
40,815 |
47,286 |
|
Vietnamese |
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