Oct 10, 2025 - News
Census data reveals Seattle’s diverse ancestry mix
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English, German and Irish are the most common ancestries among Seattle-area residents, per 2024 U.S. Census Bureau data.
- That's based on self-reported ancestries, as well as race and ethnicity info.
Go deeper: Mexicans— who have historically been under-counted in the Census — are still the metro area's fourth largest ethnic group when viewed by self-reported ancestry.
The big picture: Chinese and Indian ancestries round out the next largest groups, underscoring the Seattle area's growing diversity.