King County, WA is a bustling area full of life and excitement. With a population of over 2 million people, there are plenty of businesses and organizations to choose from. Businesses in the county include Amazon, Boeing, Microsoft, Starbucks, Costco, Nordstrom and much more. Year-round outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, fishing, skiing and snowboarding can be found in the nearby Cascade Mountains. There are also plenty of local sporting events to attend throughout the year including Seattle Mariners baseball games at T-Mobile Park or Seahawks football at CenturyLink Field. Other community organizations like the YMCA and Boys & Girls Clubs provide opportunities for youth to get involved with their community while still having fun.
The population in King County is 2,240,876. There are 1,059 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in King County is 37.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in King County is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in King County
- 51.0% are married
- 10.8% are divorced
- 35.7% are married with children
- 12.9% have children, but are single
Race in King County
- 61.4% are White
- 6.0% are Black
- 16.5% are Asian
- 0.5% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 9.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 5.2% Two or more races
- 0.8% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander