Archaeological excavations suggest that Native Americans have inhabited the Seattle area for at least 4,000 years. By the time the first European settlers arrived, the 展开

According to the 2012–2016 American Community Survey (ACS), the racial makeup of the city was 65.7% White Non-Hispanic, 16.9% 展开

Many of Seattle's neighborhoods host one or more street fairs or parades.
Performing arts
Seattle has been a regional center for the performing arts for … 展开

Notes Originally founded in 1974, the MLS version of the Sounders franchise was legally re-incorporated in 2007 and entered the league for the … 展开

Topography
Seattle is located between the saltwater Puget Sound (an arm of the Pacific Ocean) to the west and 展开

Seattle's economy is driven by a mix of older industrial companies and new-economy internet and technology companies, as well as service, design, and clean technology companies. … 展开

A 2024 Household Pulse Survey from the United States Census Bureau estimated that 64 percent of adults in the Seattle area never attend religious services or attend less than once a year, the highest percentage among large U.S. metropolitan areas. 展开