Washington

Maps & Population Facts

Washington is the 13th most populated state. Residents of Washington are more educated and are higher earners compared with most states. The state has a technical work force, employing over 140,000 in computer and math related fields. Microsoft has its headquarters located in the state.

The state also has an active manufacturing industry employing about 300,000 people. Washington is one of the largest producers of apples, producing about 2 billion annually. The state has seen high population growth, with a 12% increase since 2010.

Income

Households in the state of Washington earn more money than the national median income, averaging 18% higher per household.

Housing

Washington has a median house price of $339,000. The cost of homeownership is higher than most states. The cost of renting in Washington is 20% more than the national average.

	Percent	Ranking
Renter Occupied Households	37%	9th
New Construction (Built after 2000)	22%	18th

Demographics

The median age in the state is 38. The age of the general population in Washington is comparable with other US states.

Washington ranks better than average for having an educated population. The state has more college graduates per resident than most states.