How Much Do You Know About Washington?

By Ken Urman, Realtor-Broker

Are you a new resident of the State of Washington? Are you a long-time resident with a desire to learn more about the people, history, natural resources, and economy of the state? Are you considering a move to Washington? To answer your questions and introduce you to everything Washington, the office of Kim Wyman, Secretary of State, has created a beautiful and informative booklet entitled, “Simply Washington.”

The Average Washingtonian

Who are we as Washingtonians? Included in the “Simply Washington” booklet is the following portrait of the average Washingtonian:

“The 2010 census shows the population of Washington state is 6,724,540. In 2014, Washington’s population was estimated to be 6,968,200. The population has increased more than 14 percent since the last census, in 2000. The population is split evenly between males and females. The average Washingtonian is about 37 years old, and the average household earns an average of $55,628 a year. The average family size is three people. Those who work spend about 25 minutes commuting to or from their place of work. About 30 percent of Washingtonians are currently enrolled in school and just fewer than 50 percent of Washingtonians have a college degree, the highest percentage in the nation. “

Stay Tuned for More Information

I am delighted to offer the digital edition of this booklet on my website. You can click here to download. During the next few months, I’ll be sharing excerpts and images from the booklet on my social media pages and here, in my blog. There will always be a link that will take you to my download page.

In the booklet’s introduction, Ms. Wyman wrote, “We’ll offer some glimpses of the scenic wonders, the endless opportunities for outdoor recreation, the amazing diversity of a well-educated workforce, and the history and heritage of a proud people, including our First Citizens.” For example, did you know that Washington is the most trade-dependent state in the country? Follow me on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and Pinterest to find out how much you already know and learn something new about the great state of Washington.

I hope you will take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about the state of Washington and that you will join me on a journey of discovery during the next weeks and months. This is a wonderful resource, and I hope you will take advantage of the opportunity to download your complimentary copy of the booklet here.