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Veterans in Washington

Civilian veterans ages 18 and older, ACS 2020-2024

Veterans
473,124
7.8% of adults. U.S. 6.2%
Women veterans
54,862
11.6% of veterans
Age 65 and older
220,959
47% of veterans

Veterans by county

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CountyVeteransShare of adultsWomen
Adams County4943.6%34
Asotin County1,90010.5%122
Benton County11,8247.5%1,062
Chelan County3,9896.4%319
Clallam County7,52611.6%961
Clark County32,0308.0%3,662
Columbia County38111.6%25
Cowlitz County8,98210.3%948
Douglas County2,4487.3%171
Ferry County71811.7%59
Franklin County4,0045.9%398
Garfield County20010.5%19
Grant County4,7276.5%475
Grays Harbor County6,76910.9%660
Island County9,90515.3%1,547
Jefferson County3,46511.7%358
King County82,6684.5%7,865
Kitsap County30,74414.6%3,905
Kittitas County2,9597.6%217
Klickitat County1,8999.9%214
Lewis County6,2629.4%541
Lincoln County1,00711.2%68
Mason County7,45713.7%625
Okanogan County3,0409.0%271
Pacific County2,34011.5%205
Pend Oreille County1,44412.7%95
Pierce County75,76910.9%11,710
San Juan County1,2117.5%99
Skagit County9,6679.4%1,033
Skamania County1,11410.8%112
Snohomish County44,9826.9%4,919
Spokane County40,4219.5%5,022
Stevens County4,17111.0%490
Thurston County28,93212.6%4,327
Wahkiakum County60215.7%51
Walla Walla County3,8327.8%234
Whatcom County11,8116.3%835
Whitman County1,6664.2%197
Yakima County9,7645.4%1,007

Frequently asked questions

How many veterans live in Washington?
The American Community Survey estimates 473,124 civilian veterans in Washington (2020-2024), or 7.8% of residents 18 and older.
Which Washington counties have the most veterans?
King County (82,668), Pierce County (75,769), Snohomish County (44,982) have the most veterans.
Where do veteran population numbers come from?
They are American Community Survey 5-year estimates of civilian veterans ages 18 and older, from Census table B21001. Estimates have margins of error, especially in small counties.
Where can veterans find VA services?
VA medical centers, outpatient clinics and Vet Centers are listed in VA's facility directory, and the Veterans Crisis Line is available by dialing 988 and pressing 1.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, table B21001

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