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  Washington's 7th Congressional District

Population, race, income, & education stats taken from the US Census.


          • Estimated District Population (2018) - 768,408
          • Major Cities: Seattle, Normandy Park, Edmonds
          • Single Island: Vashon Island

Race

White - 79.5%
Black or African American - 4.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native - 1.9%
Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander - 0.8%
Asian - 8.9%
Two of More Races - 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino - 12.7%

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income - $66,174
Per capita income in past 12 months - $34,869
Unemployment - 7%
Persons in poverty - 11%

Education

High School graduate or higher, percent of persons age 25+  -  90.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher, percent of persons age 25+  -  34.5%

Political Alignment

As of the 2016 Presidential election, The 7th district polled 33% more democratic than the national average - making it the 20th most Democratic district nationally according to the Cook Partisan Voter Index. This is not surprising, considering the district has consistently elected democrats since 2000, and continued to do so after 2010's redistricting of the state. The Democratic Party currently has a majority in the state House and Senate, as well as their very own Jay Inslee in the Governors Mansion. However, look at any election map, and it's clear that Democratic support stems from Seattle, Outwards. 

Industry & Business

- Aerospace
Washington's 7th district will play a roll in the development of Boeing Company's future 777x airliner; specifically, the carbon-fiber wing components. This project alone will bring in millions for the state, adding to the $70 billion the Aerospace industry already brings in each year. Some of the most prominent corporations include Boeing, Spaceflight Industries, and TLG Aerospace.

- Maritime
Washington's Puget Sound gives the Seattle area access to global markets, bringing in $30 million annually to the state, 4.7 million of which is put back in the pockets of workers through some of the highest wages in the state. The maritime industry mainly revolves around cargo handling, commercial fishing, and construction and repair of sea vessels. Companies such as Foss Maritime provide a variety of services ranging from international cargo transportation to yacht sales. Additionally, if you expand your definition of "maritime industries" far enough, the Maritime Pacific Brewing Company has provided local ale to Puget Sound's seafarers for the past 29 years.

- Forestry
Products from Washington's Forest Product Sector make for the 3rd largest industry in the state. The 7th district employs over one thousand workers for cutting, transport, and manufacturing of paper products, as well as a multitude of construction materials. 

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