King County Washington Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the King County Washington area was $110,586 in 2021, the latest figures available. King County median household income is $26,339 higher than the median Washington household income and $40,869 greater than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including King County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for King County 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 King County Washington
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Washington | $84,247 | -1.20% | +5.41% |
| King County | $110,586 | -0.88% | +7.88% |
Trends in King County, WA Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for King is $110,586. Real median household income peaked in 2020 at $111,568 and is now $982 (0.88%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: King County, Washington, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for King County
| Date | US | Washington | King County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $84,247 | $110,586 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $85,271 | $111,568 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $83,389 | $108,724 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $79,922 | $102,511 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $78,450 | $99,114 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $75,765 | $97,204 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $73,337 | $93,678 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $70,299 | $86,873 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $68,040 | $83,684 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $68,064 | $81,628 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $68,614 | $83,029 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $71,582 | $85,833 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $72,820 | $87,777 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $68,510 | $81,177 |
King County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for King County was $138,465 in 2021. Compared to the median Washington family income, King County median family income is $36,287 higher. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for King County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for King County Washington
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Washington | $102,178 | -0.84% | +8.04% |
| King County | $138,465 | -0.97% | +9.37% |
Trends in King County, WA Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for King is $138,465. Real median family income peaked in 2020 at $139,818 and is now $1,353 (0.97%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: King County, Washington, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for King County
| Date | US | Washington | King County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $102,178 | $138,465 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $103,041 | $139,818 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $100,368 | $136,383 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $94,574 | $126,606 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $93,498 | $124,412 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $91,716 | $120,308 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $88,004 | $116,883 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $84,993 | $112,307 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $83,145 | $108,070 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $82,680 | $104,241 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $82,852 | $108,026 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $86,535 | $108,945 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $87,295 | $112,427 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $83,551 | $103,269 |
King County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for King County was $63,930 in 2021. Compared to the median Washington per capita income, King County median per capita income is $17,753 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for King County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for King County Washington
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Washington | $46,177 | +0.61% | +9.40% |
| King County | $63,930 | +0.91% | +12.21% |
Trends in King County, WA Real Per Capita Income since 2005
At $63,930, the per capita income for King was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Per Capita Income: King County, Washington, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for King County
| Date | US | Washington | King County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $46,177 | $63,930 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $45,897 | $63,354 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $44,002 | $60,537 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $42,208 | $56,974 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $40,867 | $54,889 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $39,837 | $53,638 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $38,294 | $51,036 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $36,476 | $47,847 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $35,732 | $47,032 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $35,302 | $45,793 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $35,346 | $45,620 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $36,516 | $47,347 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $38,023 | $49,406 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $37,080 | $47,581 |
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