Washington Poverty Rate By Education Level
Population 25 years and over
8.9% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Washington
2022
8.9% of 5.4 million people
Less than high school graduate
20.3% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Washington
2022
20.3% of 422 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
12.5% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Washington
2022
12.5% of 1.2 million people
Some college, associate's degree
9.5% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Washington
2022
9.5% of 1.7 million people
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.3% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Washington
2022
4.3% of 2.1 million people