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1999 Annual Growth Report
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The 1999 Annual Growth Report (AGR) provides population and land development data for King County, its
cities, and its unincorporated areas. The AGR, produced since 1983, has become one of King County's most
widely used documents, presenting frequently requested information in an easily used format. The AGR
contains growth trend data and maps of the past year’s development with illustrative graphs and text.
The Annual Growth Report has two purposes. The first is to present a standard set of data on growth in
King County. Staff of the County's Office of Regional Policy and Planning collect extensive current
information that can answer questions about where, when, and how much growth is occurring in King
County.
The second purpose of the Annual Growth Report is to provide a foundation for evaluating King County land
use and development policies. This purpose is enhanced for the second time this past 2 years by the
simultaneous publication of the 1999 Benchmark Report. The data presented in these two documents will
assist in monitoring the effectiveness of County and City policies and plans, including the Countywide
Planning Policies and the King County Comprehensive Plan, adopted to comply with the State Growth
Management Act.
New in the AGR in 1999
This year’s report continues to document recent annexations and incorporations which are shifting
population growth and development activity out of the jurisdiction of unincorporated King County, and into
cities. In recognition of that trend, the past three years’ AGRs have shifted their focus from
unincorporated areas to the cities.
- In addition to the recent incorporations of Newcastle, Shoreline, Covington, Maple Valley, and
Kenmore, this year brings the incorporation of the City of Sammamish, effective August, 1999. A
City Statistical Profile of Sammamish is provided in Chapter Six.
- New data regarding home ownership rates in King County found in both AGR and the Benchmark Report.
- Again, this year, after an interruption of several years, we have been able to restore consistent
information on housing affordability by making use of data from the Northwest Multiple Listing
Service (MLS) real estate database. These data give up-to-date average and median home prices by
real estate area, for both single-family and condominium/townhouse sales.
- Employment figures have been updated to include 1998 covered employment by city.
- New tables summarizing persons below poverty level by city (1990 Census) and by school age by school
district (1995 estimate).
- More discussion of the status of salmon runs in King County, as well as other recent environmental
trends in Chapter One (Highlights).
- Continued reporting on Forest Production Activity; forest acreage converted is at its highest level in
the last 10 years.
- Also, new this year are some tables and maps in color.
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Table of Contents (76 KB Acrobat file)
Statistical Profile of King County (88 KB Acrobat file)
Introduction to the 1999 Annual Growth Report (54 KB Acrobat file)
I. Highlights - 1999 Annual Growth Report (407 KB Acrobat file)
A brief summary text of observations about King
County growth, and conclusions from the Benchmark indicators.
- Economy reaches a peak in 1998 - 1999
- King County's population grows slowly as job numbers stablilize
- Rate of residential construction continues to increase
- Residential growth focuses in cities and three unincorporated communities
- Intense demand raises the price of housing
- King County homeownership rate remains stable
- Traffic congestion is worsening while transit ridership grows slowly
- Leading indicators reveal likely slowing of rapid growth
- Growth in some locations is outpacing Growth Targets
- Incorporation and annexation add new city areas
- Decreasing runs of Chinook salmon call for attention to environmental quality
- Progress on other Environmental Issues is Positive but Fragile
- Implications of the rapid growth
- Definitions (50 KB Acrobat file)
II. Benchmark Indicators (115 KB Acrobat file)
Discussion of major trends and key data points for each of the 45 Benchmark Indicators.
- Introduction
- Economic Development
- Environment
- Housing
- Land Use
- Transportation
III. King County in the Puget Sound Region (155 KB Acrobat file)
Data tables on King, Pierce, Snohomish, and Kitsap Counties to place King County within a regional context.
- Introduction
- Population and Income
- Nonagricultural Wage and Salary Jobs
- Housing Units and Residential Building Permits
- Number of Lots Applied For and Recorded, 1990 - 1998
IV. King County At Large (439 KB Acrobat file)
Updates of age, race, employment, housing affordability
and income from the 1990 Census. The Subarea section of this chapter has
land, job and housing data for urban and rural subareas of King County.
- Introduction
- Population
- Income
- Employment and Wage Levels
- Housing and Rental Affordability
- Farms and Land In Farms
- Sub County Areas: Introduction and Map
- Land Development Indicators
- Employment by Subarea, Household and Job Growth
- Housing and Rental Affordability, Subcounty Areas
V. King County's Cities (281 KB Acrobat file)
City by city data on plat and building activity with tables of land area, annexations, assessed value, crime statistics and land capacity.
- Introduction
- Census and Population Estimates, 1980-1999
- Land Area and Assessed Values by City, 1998
- Number of Existing Housing Units, 1998
- 20-Year Household Targets by Jurisdiction
- Median Income, 1989
- Persons Below Poverty Level, 1989
- Annexations and Incorporations by King County Cities
- Residential Land Capacity Estimates for King County Cities, April 1997
- Recorded Formal Plats, 1998
- New Single Family and Multifamily Residential Units, 1990 - 1998
- Covered Employment, 1990, 1995, 1997 and 1998
- Crime Rates by City, 1995 - 1997
VI. Cities Statistical Profiles (981 KB Acrobat file)
Detailed statistical profile for each of King County's 39 cities.
- Introduction
- Cities from Algona to Yarrow Point
Demographics, Employment and Income, Major Employers,
Housing and Development Activity.
- Vicinity Maps (522 KB Acrobat file)
VII. Unincorporated Areas and Statistical Profiles (451 KB Acrobat file)
Detailed data for each of the County's 12 unincorporated communities, including a summary for the unincorporated area in its entirety.
- Introduction
- Unincorporated King County
Demographics, Population Forecasts, Residential Permits,
Subdivision Activity
- Transportation Concurrency Approvals
- Total New Residential Units Tables and Graphs
- Formal Plat Activity Tables and Graphs
- Residential Land Capacity
- 20 Year Household Growth Targets
- Forest Practice Applications
- Unincorporated Area Profiles from Bear Creek to Vashon
Demographics, Population Forecasts, Residential Permits,
Subdivision Activity
VIII. Utility and Service Districts (107 KB Acrobat file)
Housing Unit Counts for King County's special purpose districts for water, sewer, fire, and schools, including a new table of building permits by school district.
- Introduction
- Existing Housing Units by Sewer, Water, Fire and School Districts, 1996
- Building Permits by School District, 1995 - 1997
- Estimate of School-Age Poverty Population by School Districts, 1995
IX. Maps
Credits (42 KB Acrobat file)
Have questions?
Please send questions or comments regarding the 1999 King County Annual Growth Report to Chandler Felt via e-mail at chandler.felt@metrokc.gov
or by phone at (206) 205-0712.
Updated: Jan. 9, 2003
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