Seattle, WA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (female): 364,500

Median Age: 35.6 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,555.

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 11.1%

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (6.4%), European (5.4%), Irish (5.4%), English (4.1%), American (3.4%), Norwegian (2.6%).

Land Area: 83.9 square miles.

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 98101, 98102, 98103, 98104, 98105, 98106, 98107, 98109, 98112, 98115, 98116, 98117, 98118, 98119, 98121, 98122, 98125, 98126, 98133, 98134, 98136, 98144, 98164, 98177, 98195, 98199

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $86,822 (it was $45,736 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $55,276 (it was $30,306 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $673,100 (it was $252,100 in 2000) Seattle:$673,100WA:$339,000

Races:
      White alone - 464,010 - 64.0%
      Asian alone - 113,465 - 15.7%
      Black alone - 49,134 - 6.8%
      Hispanic - 48,209 - 6.7%
      Two or more races - 42,964 - 5.9%
      Other race alone - 2,705 - 0.4%
      American Indian alone - 2,241 - 0.3%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 2,036 - 0.3%

Charles Terry and John Low remained at the original landing location and reestablished their old land claim and called it "New York", but renamed "New York Alki" in April 1853, from a Chinook word meaning, roughly, "by and by" or "someday".

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Important Links

National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (https://ndasa.com/)

National Drug Free Workplace Alliance (https://www.ndwa.org/)

Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association (https://www.sapaa.com/)

Substance Abuse Mental Health Safety Administration (https://www.samhsa.gov/)

US Drug Enforcement Administration (https://www.dea.gov/)

Office of Drug alcohol Policy Control (https://www.transportation.gov/odapc)

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1100 9TH AVE 0.3 miles

1100 9TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98101
Categories: SEATTLE WA

509 OLIVE WAY STE 1664 0.5 miles

509 OLIVE WAY STE 1664
SEATTLE, WA 98101
Categories: SEATTLE WA

1229 MADISON ST STE 610 0.5 miles

1229 MADISON ST STE 610
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Categories: SEATTLE WA

1512 Broadway 0.8 miles

1512 Broadway
Seattle, WA 98122
Categories: Seattle WA

1151 DENNY WAY 0.8 miles

1151 DENNY WAY
SEATTLE, WA 98109
Categories: SEATTLE WA

1400 S JACKSON ST STE 24 1.0 miles

1400 S JACKSON ST STE 24
SEATTLE, WA 98144
Categories: SEATTLE WA

500 17TH AVE 1.0 miles

500 17TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98122
Categories: SEATTLE WA

550 17TH AVE STE 200 1.0 miles

550 17TH AVE STE 200
SEATTLE, WA 98122
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803 20TH AVE 1.2 miles

803 20TH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98122
Categories: SEATTLE WA

1737 AIRPORT WAY S STE 200 1.4 miles

1737 AIRPORT WAY S STE 200
SEATTLE, WA 98134
Categories: SEATTLE WA

610 1st Ave North 1.7 miles

610 1st Ave North
Seattle, WA 98109
Categories: Seattle WA

3223 1ST AVE S STE C 2.1 miles

3223 1ST AVE S STE C
SEATTLE, WA 98134
Categories: SEATTLE WA

2414 SW ANDOVER ST STE E130 3.0 miles

2414 SW ANDOVER ST STE E130
SEATTLE, WA 98106
Categories: SEATTLE WA

4515 Martin Luther King Jr Way S #200 3.5 miles

4515 Martin Luther King Jr Way S #200
Seattle, WA 98108
Categories: Seattle WA

650 S ORCAS ST STE 125 3.8 miles

650 S ORCAS ST STE 125
SEATTLE, WA 98108
Categories: SEATTLE WA

5300 TALLMAN AVE NW 4.7 miles

5300 TALLMAN AVE NW
SEATTLE, WA 98107
Categories: SEATTLE WA

7601 AURORA AVE N 5.4 miles

7601 AURORA AVE N
SEATTLE, WA 98103
Categories: SEATTLE WA

9000 Holman Rd NW Ste A1 6.4 miles

9000 Holman Rd NW Ste A1
Seattle, WA 98117
Categories: Seattle WA

1380 112TH AVE NE STE 206 6.7 miles

1380 112TH AVE NE STE 206
BELLEVUE, WA 98004
Categories: BELLEVUE WA

10560 5TH AVE NE 6.9 miles

10560 5TH AVE NE
SEATTLE, WA 98125
Categories: SEATTLE WA

1200 116th Avenue NE, Suite F 6.9 miles

1200 116th Avenue NE, Suite F
Bellevue, WA 98004
Categories: Bellevue WA

10631 8TH AVE NE 6.9 miles

10631 8TH AVE NE
SEATTLE, WA 98125
Categories: SEATTLE WA

1310 116TH AVE NE SUITE R 6.9 miles

1310 116TH AVE NE SUITE R
BELLEVUE, WA 98004
Categories: BELLEVUE WA

836 NE NORTHGATE WAY 7.1 miles

836 NE NORTHGATE WAY
SEATTLE, WA 98125
Categories: SEATTLE WA

13033 BEL RED RD STE 105 7.6 miles

13033 BEL RED RD STE 105
BELLEVUE, WA 98005
Categories: BELLEVUE WA

3050 NE 127th St 8.1 miles

3050 NE 127th St
Seattle, WA 98125
Categories: Seattle WA

12844 MILITARY RD S 8.3 miles

12844 MILITARY RD S
TUKWILA, WA 98168
Categories: TUKWILA WA

1925 140TH AVE NE 8.4 miles

1925 140TH AVE NE
BELLEVUE, WA 98005
Categories: BELLEVUE WA

13030 MILITARY RD S STE 100 8.4 miles

13030 MILITARY RD S STE 100
TUKWILA, WA 98168
Categories: TUKWILA WA

14731 AURORA AVE N 9.0 miles

14731 AURORA AVE N
SHORELINE, WA 98133
Categories: SHORELINE WA

13131 NE 85th St 9.3 miles

13131 NE 85th St
Kirkland, WA 98033
Categories: Kirkland WA

15600 NE 8th St Ste A4 9.3 miles

15600 NE 8th St Ste A4
Bellevue, WA 98008
Categories: Bellevue WA

15500 1ST AVE S STE 106A 9.8 miles

15500 1ST AVE S STE 106A
BURIEN, WA 98148
Categories: BURIEN WA

13718 100th Ave NE 9.9 miles

13718 100th Ave NE
Kirkland, WA 98034
Categories: Kirkland WA

15870 1ST AVE S Ste 101 10.0 miles

15870 1ST AVE S Ste 101
BURIEN, WA 98148
Categories: BURIEN WA

12911 120TH AVE NE STE D60 10.3 miles

12911 120TH AVE NE STE D60
KIRKLAND, WA 98034
Categories: KIRKLAND WA

12911 120th Avenue NE, Suite G-105 10.3 miles

12911 120th Avenue NE, Suite G-105
Kirkland, WA 98034
Categories: Kirkland WA

6720 FORT DENT WAY STE 110 10.4 miles

6720 FORT DENT WAY STE 110
TUKWILA, WA 98188
Categories: TUKWILA WA

304 MAIN AVE S STE 202 10.6 miles

304 MAIN AVE S STE 202
RENTON, WA 98057
Categories: RENTON WA

16150 NE 85TH ST STE 121 10.9 miles

16150 NE 85TH ST STE 121
REDMOND, WA 98052
Categories: REDMOND WA

200 ANDOVER PARK E STE 8 11.0 miles

200 ANDOVER PARK E STE 8
TUKWILA, WA 98188
Categories: TUKWILA WA

16690 REDMOND WAY 11.0 miles

16690 REDMOND WAY
REDMOND, WA 98052
Categories: REDMOND WA

18750 NE 65TH ST MEDICAL SERVICES, BLDG 7 11.1 miles

18750 NE 65TH ST MEDICAL SERVICES, BLDG 7
REDMOND, WA 98052
Categories: REDMOND WA

20120 Ballinger Way NE 11.7 miles

20120 Ballinger Way NE
Shoreline, WA 98155
Categories: Shoreline WA

20120 Ballinger Way 11.7 miles

20120 Ballinger Way
Shoreline, WA 98155
Categories: Shoreline WA

3600 LIND AVE SW STE 170 12.0 miles

3600 LIND AVE SW STE 170
RENTON, WA 98057
Categories: RENTON WA

250 SW 193RD PL 12.2 miles

250 SW 193RD PL
NORMANDY PARK, WA 98166
Categories: NORMANDY PARK WA

1412 SW 43rd Street, Suite 101 12.2 miles

1412 SW 43rd Street, Suite 101
Renton, WA 98057
Categories: Renton WA

2529 S 194TH ST 12.4 miles

2529 S 194TH ST
SEATAC, WA 98188
Categories: SEATAC WA

2005 NW SAMMAMISH RD 12.5 miles

2005 NW SAMMAMISH RD
ISSAQUAH, WA 98027
Categories: ISSAQUAH WA

19032 62ND AVE S 12.6 miles

19032 62ND AVE S
KENT, WA 98032
Categories: KENT WA

400 S 43RD ST 12.6 miles

400 S 43RD ST
RENTON, WA 98055
Categories: RENTON WA

17709 108TH AVE SE 12.8 miles

17709 108TH AVE SE
RENTON, WA 98055
Categories: RENTON WA

6642 S 193RD PL STE N107 12.9 miles

6642 S 193RD PL STE N107
KENT, WA 98032
Categories: KENT WA

11805 N CREEK PKWY S STE 113 12.9 miles

11805 N CREEK PKWY S STE 113
BOTHELL, WA 98011
Categories: BOTHELL WA

11511 NE 195TH ST STE 102 13.2 miles

11511 NE 195TH ST STE 102
BOTHELL, WA 98011
Categories: BOTHELL WA

1490 NW GILMAN BLVD 13.2 miles

1490 NW GILMAN BLVD
ISSAQUAH, WA 98027
Categories: ISSAQUAH WA

1420 NW GILMAN BLVD STE 2704 13.2 miles

1420 NW GILMAN BLVD STE 2704
ISSAQUAH, WA 98027
Categories: ISSAQUAH WA

23131 Bothell Everett Hwy Ste B 13.5 miles

23131 Bothell Everett Hwy Ste B
Bothell, WA 98021
Categories: Bothell WA

21601 76TH AVE W 13.6 miles

21601 76TH AVE W
EDMONDS, WA 98026
Categories: EDMONDS WA

2601 Cherry Avenue, Suite 206 13.8 miles

2601 Cherry Avenue, Suite 206
Bremerton, WA 98310
Categories: Bremerton WA

2528 WHEATON WAY STE 202 13.8 miles

2528 WHEATON WAY STE 202
BREMERTON, WA 98310
Categories: BREMERTON WA

532 5TH ST STE 19 14.0 miles

532 5TH ST STE 19
BREMERTON, WA 98337
Categories: BREMERTON WA

450 NW GILMAN BLVD STE 101 14.1 miles

450 NW GILMAN BLVD STE 101
ISSAQUAH, WA 98027
Categories: ISSAQUAH WA

PO BOX 1641 14.2 miles

PO BOX 1641
WOODINVILLE, WA 98072
Categories: WOODINVILLE WA

4320 196TH ST SW STE D 14.9 miles

4320 196TH ST SW STE D
LYNNWOOD, WA 98036
Categories: LYNNWOOD WA

4725 196th St SW Ste 105 14.9 miles

4725 196th St SW Ste 105
Lynnwood, WA 98036
Categories: Lynnwood WA

18012 W VALLEY HWY STE 101 15.5 miles

18012 W VALLEY HWY STE 101
KENT, WA 98032
Categories: KENT WA

128 WASHINGTON AVE N 16.1 miles

128 WASHINGTON AVE N
KENT, WA 98032
Categories: KENT WA

222 STATE AVE N 16.2 miles

222 STATE AVE N
KENT, WA 98032
Categories: KENT WA

450 S KITSAP BLVD STE 144 16.2 miles

450 S KITSAP BLVD STE 144
PORT ORCHARD, WA 98366
Categories: PORT ORCHARD WA

24031 104TH AVE SE 16.3 miles

24031 104TH AVE SE
KENT, WA 98030
Categories: KENT WA

1800 NW MYHRE RD 16.4 miles

1800 NW MYHRE RD
SILVERDALE, WA 98383
Categories: SILVERDALE WA

9621 RIDGETOP BLVD NW 16.5 miles

9621 RIDGETOP BLVD NW
SILVERDALE, WA 98383
Categories: SILVERDALE WA

2746 NE LILLEHAMMER LN 16.7 miles

2746 NE LILLEHAMMER LN
POULSBO, WA 98370
Categories: POULSBO WA

10513 SILVERDALE WAY NW STE 104 16.9 miles

10513 SILVERDALE WAY NW STE 104
SILVERDALE, WA 98383
Categories: SILVERDALE WA

20700 BOND RD NE 17.7 miles

20700 BOND RD NE
POULSBO, WA 98370
Categories: POULSBO WA

20730 Bond Rd NE Ste 205 17.8 miles

20730 Bond Rd NE Ste 205
Poulsbo, WA 98370
Categories: Poulsbo WA

14473 CLAYTON RD SE 18.9 miles

14473 CLAYTON RD SE
PORT ORCHARD, WA 98367
Categories: PORT ORCHARD WA

720 S 320th Street, Suite B 20.1 miles

720 S 320th Street, Suite B
Federal Way, WA 98003
Categories: Federal Way WA

1300 S 320TH ST 20.1 miles

1300 S 320TH ST
FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003
Categories: FEDERAL WAY WA

2818 SW 327TH ST 20.6 miles

2818 SW 327TH ST
FEDERAL WAY, WA 98023
Categories: FEDERAL WAY WA

3101 111TH ST SW STE T U 20.7 miles

3101 111TH ST SW STE T U
EVERETT, WA 98204
Categories: EVERETT WA

35105 BODINE RD NE 20.9 miles

35105 BODINE RD NE
KINGSTON, WA 98346
Categories: KINGSTON WA

33440 1ST WAY S STE 103 21.0 miles

33440 1ST WAY S STE 103
FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003
Categories: FEDERAL WAY WA

202 N DIVISION ST 21.1 miles

202 N DIVISION ST
AUBURN, WA 98001
Categories: AUBURN WA

1 E MAIN ST STE 130 21.2 miles

1 E MAIN ST STE 130
AUBURN, WA 98002
Categories: AUBURN WA

11567 CANTERWOOD BLVD NW 21.3 miles

11567 CANTERWOOD BLVD NW
GIG HARBOR, WA 98332
Categories: GIG HARBOR WA

230 AUBURN WAY S STE B 21.4 miles

230 AUBURN WAY S STE B
AUBURN, WA 98002
Categories: AUBURN WA

202 CROSS ST SE 21.4 miles

202 CROSS ST SE
AUBURN, WA 98002
Categories: AUBURN WA

607 SE Everett Mall Way Ste 2 21.5 miles

607 SE Everett Mall Way Ste 2
Everett, WA 98208
Categories: Everett WA

1205 SE EVERETT MALL WAY 21.7 miles

1205 SE EVERETT MALL WAY
EVERETT, WA 98208
Categories: EVERETT WA

34616 South 347th Place, Suite 2 21.8 miles

34616 South 347th Place, Suite 2
Federal Way, WA 98003
Categories: Federal Way WA

14701 179TH AVE SE 23.8 miles

14701 179TH AVE SE
MONROE, WA 98272
Categories: MONROE WA

1930 PORT OF TACOMA RD 23.9 miles

1930 PORT OF TACOMA RD
TACOMA, WA 98421
Categories: TACOMA WA

4700 POINT FOSDICK DR NW STE 210 24.0 miles

4700 POINT FOSDICK DR NW STE 210
GIG HARBOR, WA 98335
Categories: GIG HARBOR WA

38700 SE RIVER ST 24.4 miles

38700 SE RIVER ST
SNOQUALMIE, WA 98065
Categories: SNOQUALMIE WA

502 54TH AVE E 24.5 miles

502 54TH AVE E
FIFE, WA 98424
Categories: FIFE WA

702 BROADWAY STE 102 24.6 miles

702 BROADWAY STE 102
TACOMA, WA 98402
Categories: TACOMA WA

1123 PACIFIC AVE 24.9 miles

1123 PACIFIC AVE
TACOMA, WA 98402
Categories: TACOMA WA

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If you need a Drug, Alcohol, COVID-19 or DNA test in Seattle, WA, Accredited Drug Testing has many drug testing locations in Seattle, WA and the surrounding areas. Our drug testing centers provide urine drug testing, hair drug testing, alcohol testing, DOT physicals, DOT drug testing and DNA testing. Our drug and alcohol testing services are provided for employers in need of a pre-employment drug test, random drug test and post-accident drug test. We also provide testing for individuals needing a drug or alcohol test for court ordered reasons , probation or family purposes. Same day service is available and most drug testing Seattle, WA locations are within minutes of your home or office. Drug testing methods include urine, oral/saliva, hair follicle, blood , ETG and breath alcohol testing. Negative test results are generally available in 24-48 hours.

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Scheduling a Drug Test in Seattle, WA: A Step-by-Step Guide

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Step 1: Choose and arrange your test either through our website or by contacting our local customer service at (800)-221-4291. Our representatives are ready to assist you in scheduling. Please ensure payment is completed at registration, as testing centers do not process payments. Most tests offer same-day service.

Step 2: If registered online, fill out the Donor Information/Registration Section and specify the location for receiving confidential email results. The zip code you provide helps locate the nearest drug/alcohol testing facility for you.

Step 3: Your authorization form/donor pass, indicating the local testing center location and its operating hours, will be emailed to you. Remember to carry the form, either printed or on a smartphone, for your testing session. Appointments are not necessary!

Choosing Between Urine and Hair Drug Testing Methods in Seattle, WA

Accredited Drug Testing offers a range of testing methodologies tailored to your needs. Urine testing, with a detection period of 1 to 5 days, is prevalent among employers, courts, and educational institutions. Meanwhile, hair testing is gaining traction, providing a detection window of around 90 days.

Understanding Common Urine and Hair Drug Tests

Both a 5-panel urine and a 5-panel hair drug test screen for identical substances, but differ significantly in their detection windows. Urine tests reveal usage from 1-5 days, while hair tests offer insights up to 90 days post-collection.

Drug Testing for Court Orders, Probation, and Child Custody in Seattle, WA

Our Seattle centers administer drug and alcohol tests for various legal requirements, including probation and other governmental mandates. Observed testing is available, with result submissions for proceedings like probation hearings, child custody disputes, and litigation.

Court orders generally detail the required test type and specific drugs for screening. Should monitored collection be necessary to avoid tampering, such conditions will be included in the order.

Comprehensive DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Solutions in Seattle, WA

Our specialization includes testing services for all DOT modes—ranging from the Trucking Industry (FMCSA) to the Pipeline Industry (PHMSA)—following Part 40 compliance of the US DOT regulations. Besides, we provide consortium enrollment, MVR reports, supervisor training, and policy manual creation. A complete DOT Compliance Program is available for solo operators and small trucking firms.

Additional DOT Offerings:

  • Consortium Enrollment
  • DOT Physicals
  • Supervisor Training
  • Employer Drug Policy Development
  • MVR Reports
  • Employee Training
  • Background Checks
  • FMCSA Clearinghouse Verification/Search

Drug-Free Workplace Programs for Employers in Seattle, WA

For companies seeking a drug-free environment, Accredited Drug Testing delivers comprehensive and affordable programs for businesses of all sizes. Known as Drug-Free Workplaces, such firms implement comprehensive testing, although many programs lack all required elements per state law. Our Seattle locations are equipped to meet your requirements.

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Benefits of Establishing a Drug-Free Workplace in Seattle, WA:

  • Improved Employee Productivity
  • Decrease in Work-Related Incidents
  • Lower Absenteeism
  • Reduced Workers' Compensation Costs
  • Boosted Employee Morale
  • Higher Customer Satisfaction

Mobile and On-Site Drug Testing Services in Seattle, WA

If you have 10 or more employees needing testing, Accredited Drug Testing can conduct on-site tests at your workplace. These services are popular with industries like construction, manufacturing, and during job fairs. Both pre-employment and random tests are available. Contact us at (800)221-4291 to speak with our coordinator about scheduling a drug testing event in Seattle.

Testing Locations Throughout Seattle, WA

We offer several testing venues across Seattle and nearby areas, featuring convenient hours to fit varied work schedules. Our Seattle centers feature skilled and certified professionals ready to serve your needs confidentially and expertly.

Employers often request tests for scenarios like pre-employment, random checks, post-accident analysis, and suspicion-based testing. For individuals, testing might occur due to court mandates, probation, or personal inquiries.

Accredited Drug Testing provides national services, offering Drug, Alcohol, and DNA tests, DOT physicals, and background checks in Seattle.

No need to fret whether you're on the move or vacationing, as scheduling can occur anytime, in any location!

With a network of over 20,000 centers nationwide, we cover all states, encompassing most cities and towns.

Determining the Appropriate Drug Testing Panel

Drug testing involves different groupings, known as panels, commonly comprising 5, 10, or 12-panel screens (indicating the number of drugs tested). Customized screening options are also available.

Understanding Drug Testing

Drug testing involves the analysis of a biological sample—such as urine, hair, blood, breath, sweat, or saliva—to detect specified drugs or their metabolites. Key usages include locating banned performance-enhancing drugs in sports, screening by employers or parole officers, and police checks for alcohol levels (BAC) via breathalyzer. Most workplace and sports testing is conducted through urinalysis. Multiple testing methods vary in accuracy, detection thresholds, and windows of detection. Additional testing may provide a quantitative analysis of illegal substances to guide safe usage.

Can Passive Marijuana Smoke Cause a False Positive?

The lab cutoff levels are sufficiently high to ensure that incidental exposure to marijuana smoke does not lead to a false positive in drug tests.

Irregularities in urine tests could suggest false negatives or sample tampering. For example:

  • Low creatinine levels might indicate sample dilution from excessive water intake pre-test, or added water in the sample.
  • Testing often includes checks on creatinine alongside specific gravity to detect dilution. Labs may color toilet water to avert sample dilution.
  • Altering the sample's enzyme content to manipulate results often affects its pH level, which is also assessed during testing.

Drug Retention in the Body

Detection windows depend on various factors, influencing how long substances stay in the body. These include:

  • Dosage taken
  • Frequency of use
  • Type of substance
  • Individual metabolic rate and health status
  • Fluid intake post-consumption
  • Physical activity post-consumption
  • Genetic factors influencing drug metabolism

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Local Area Info: Seattle

Seattle (/si?æt?l/ (listen) see-AT-?l) is a seaport city on the West Coast of the United States. It is the seat of King County, Washington. With an estimated 730,000 residents as of 2018[update], Seattle is the largest city in both the state of Washington and the Pacific Northwest region of North America. According to U.S. Census data released in 2018, the Seattle metropolitan area’s population stands at 3.87 million, and ranks as the 15th largest in the United States. In July 2013, it was the fastest-growing major city in the United States and remained in the Top 5 in May 2015 with an annual growth rate of 2.1%. In July 2016, Seattle was again the fastest-growing major U.S. city, with a 3.1% annual growth rate. Seattle is the northernmost large city in the United States.

The city is situated on an isthmus between Puget Sound (an inlet of the Pacific Ocean) and Lake Washington, about 100 miles (160 km) south of the Canada–United States border. A major gateway for trade with Asia, Seattle is the fourth-largest port in North America in terms of container handling as of 2015[update].

The Seattle area was inhabited by Native Americans for at least 4,000 years before the first permanent European settlers. Arthur A. Denny and his group of travelers, subsequently known as the Denny Party, arrived from Illinois via Portland, Oregon, on the schooner Exact at Alki Point on November 13, 1851. The settlement was moved to the eastern shore of Elliott Bay and named "Seattle" in 1852, in honor of Chief Si'ahl of the local Duwamish and Suquamish tribes. Today, Seattle has high populations of Native, Scandinavian, African, and Asian Americans, as well as a thriving LGBT community that ranks 6th in the United States for population.

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Population (female): 364,500

Median Age: 35.6 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,555.

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 11.1%

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (6.4%), European (5.4%), Irish (5.4%), English (4.1%), American (3.4%), Norwegian (2.6%).

Land Area: 83.9 square miles.

Population Density:

Zip Codes: 98101, 98102, 98103, 98104, 98105, 98106, 98107, 98109, 98112, 98115, 98116, 98117, 98118, 98119, 98121, 98122, 98125, 98126, 98133, 98134, 98136, 98144, 98164, 98177, 98195, 98199

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $86,822 (it was $45,736 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $55,276 (it was $30,306 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $673,100 (it was $252,100 in 2000) Seattle:$673,100WA:$339,000

Races:
      White alone - 464,010 - 64.0%
      Asian alone - 113,465 - 15.7%
      Black alone - 49,134 - 6.8%
      Hispanic - 48,209 - 6.7%
      Two or more races - 42,964 - 5.9%
      Other race alone - 2,705 - 0.4%
      American Indian alone - 2,241 - 0.3%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 2,036 - 0.3%

Charles Terry and John Low remained at the original landing location and reestablished their old land claim and called it "New York", but renamed "New York Alki" in April 1853, from a Chinook word meaning, roughly, "by and by" or "someday".

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