Research Guides
Researching Seattle: Data & Statistics
Sources for research into Seattle and the surrounding area
Data & Statistics on Seattle & King County
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Federal Census Data
- Census ReporterFriendly interface for current U.S. Census data, including visualizations, data comparisons, tables, and GIS export
- Census.govMaps and data from the US Census by region and city.
- Social Explorer This link opens in a new window
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Find and visualize information on health, population, religion, politics, and business; maps and reports based on U.S. Census and other data sources, 170 to present.
City, County, and State Government Data Resources
- Seattle Open DataCurrent, up-to-date data collected and distributed by the City of Seattle.
- Seattle Public Schools Data & ReportsIncludes school performance reports and school climate surveys.
- King County Parcel ViewerGovernment map for finding parcel-related information.
- King County DataDemographics, criminal justice statistics and economic data for King County from the State Office of Financial Management.
- Washington State Department of HealthHealth-related data & statistics for Washington State, including birth, death, and divorce rates.
- Washington State Department of RevenueTax and income data dating back to 1997.
- Washington State Department of TransportationIncludes transit maps and information on travel, commutes, and highway incidents.
Private Data Resources
- Puget Sound Regional CouncilAggregates city and regional data from a number of sources.
- City DataSeattle data aggregated from a range of government and private sources.