Oct 1, 2024 - News
Yes, men outnumber women in the Seattle area
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Men outnumber women in the Seattle area — and, yes, tech companies are likely a major reason.
By the numbers: Census data shows there are roughly 102 men per 100 women in the Seattle metro area, a reversal of the national trend.
- Nationwide, there are an average of 102 women for every 100 men, according to data from the Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey.
Zoom in: Other West Coast cities, including San Jose and San Diego, also have a higher male-to-female ratio, while women outnumber men in many East Coast cities.
- The divide is driven by institutions and industries with deep gender imbalances, AP notes.
- Seattle, for instance, hosts a big share of U.S. tech companies, which employ a workforce that is almost two-thirds male.
Go deeper: Where women outnumber men, and vice versa