Washington

As of September 2024

Overview

People in every state struggle to exercise economic and political control over their lives, Washington ranked 10th in the Dēmos Power Scorecard. For more insight into Washington’s economic and socio-political conditions, see below.

Each state scorecard and associated data can be downloaded below.

8M

State population

36%

Population of ColorDefinitionBlack population: 3.8%Hispanic population: 14.0%Asian population: 9.8%

Aggregate ConditionsDefinitionAggregate conditions refer to factors that influence the ability of our communities to have agency and control in our (1) economy and (2) democracy.

56/120Top 20%

Rank: 10th out of 50

Economic ConditionsDefinitionIndividual’s and communities financial well-being and the factors that impact it

25/60Top 20%

Rank: 6th out of 50

Socio-Political ConditionsDefinitionSocio-political conditions refers to factors that influence the political power, civic engagement, and well-being of individuals and communities.

31/60Top 20%

Rank: 9th out of 50

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