7,740,984
(2023)
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2023
Washington
Financial data for local governments across Washington
212
Cities
39
Counties
69
Towns
354
CDPs
Tax Snapshot (Beta)
Beta: source-backed tax context only. This is not a personalized tax-burden estimate.
Current source-backed tax context for Washington.
| Component | Summary | Effective | Coverage | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA individual income tax policy | Washington has no broad individual income tax; it imposes a state capital gains excise tax with 7% and 9.9% tiers. | Tiered capital gains rates effective for tax year 2025 and later. | Needs review | Washington income tax page; Washington capital gains tiered rates notice |
| WA retail sales tax (state base) | Washington state retail sales tax base rate is 6.5%; local rates are additive. | Current Department of Revenue guidance (as accessed April 18, 2026). | Rate missing | Washington retail sales tax |
| WA property tax policy (levy-based local system) | Washington property tax is levy-based and primarily local, with county certification and statutory levy-limit rules. | Current Department of Revenue guidance (as accessed April 18, 2026). | Needs review | Washington property tax levies |
Demographics
Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates (2023)
7,740,984
Population
$94,952
Median Household Income
$519,800
Median Home Value
38.2
Median Age
9.9%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
63.9%
Homeownership Rate
38.8%
Bachelor's+ Rate
$94,952
(2023)
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$51,493
(2023)
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2023
$519,800
(2023)
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2023
$1,682
(2023)
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2023
38.2
(2023)
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2023
0 = perfect equality · 1 = perfect inequality
0.5
(2023)
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2023