Washington Federal Spending
Federal obligations data for all 39 counties — FY2024 from USASpending.gov
Avg Per-Capita Spending
$9,564
Avg Total Per County
$1.7B
Counties with Data
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Highest Federal Spending
By total obligations — FY2024
Highest Per-Capita Spending
By spending per resident — FY2024
All Washington Counties
| County | Total Spending | Per Resident | Contracts | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King County | $20.1B | $8,868 | $7.2B | $2.4B |
| Pierce County | $7.0B | $7,628 | $865M | $1.1B |
| Benton County | $5.2B | $24,567 | $4.0B | $63M |
| Snohomish County | $4.9B | $5,915 | $545M | $205M |
| Thurston County | $4.7B | $15,901 | $9M | $2.6B |
| Spokane County | $3.7B | $6,785 | $257M | $215M |
| Kitsap County | $3.2B | $11,540 | $1.3B | $137M |
| Clark County | $3.0B | $5,852 | $150M | $126M |
| Whatcom County | $1.5B | $6,668 | $55M | $117M |
| Yakima County | $1.5B | $5,766 | $105M | $216M |
| Skagit County | $1.0B | $7,928 | $73M | $54M |
| Island County | $904M | $10,419 | $118M | $35M |
| Cowlitz County | $901M | $8,076 | $78M | $48M |
| Clallam County | $900M | $11,595 | $31M | $120M |
| Grays Harbor County | $668M | $8,740 | $12M | $70M |
| Chelan County | $667M | $8,384 | $37M | $141M |
| Lewis County | $660M | $7,866 | $30M | $39M |
| Mason County | $580M | $8,660 | $15M | $39M |
| Grant County | $515M | $5,127 | $37M | $27M |
| Walla Walla County | $481M | $7,746 | $49M | $37M |
| Whitman County | $448M | $9,516 | $9M | $202M |
| Stevens County | $437M | $9,216 | $25M | $30M |
| Jefferson County | $419M | $12,576 | $28M | $40M |
| Kittitas County | $407M | $9,089 | $81M | $54M |
| Okanogan County | $400M | $9,335 | $19M | $54M |
| Franklin County | $390M | $3,991 | $13M | $45M |
| Douglas County | $283M | $6,476 | $37M | $10M |
| Klickitat County | $277M | $11,998 | $91M | $5M |
| Pacific County | $243M | $10,243 | $4M | $13M |
| Asotin County | $185M | $8,264 | $6M | $1M |
| San Juan County | $165M | $9,011 | $891,150 | $11M |
| Pend Oreille County | $145M | $10,476 | $4M | $19M |
| Lincoln County | $122M | $10,824 | $9M | $7M |
| Skamania County | $105M | $8,571 | $12M | $15M |
| Adams County | $102M | $4,948 | $256,934 | $23M |
| Columbia County | $99M | $24,707 | $61M | $5M |
| Ferry County | $74M | $10,072 | $2M | $8M |
| Wahkiakum County | $44M | $9,644 | $2M | $291,446 |
| Garfield County | $23M | $10,001 | $3M | $807,587 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Federal Spending in Washington
Which county in Washington receives the most federal funding?
King County receives the most total federal funding among Washington counties with $20.1B in FY2024 obligations.
What is the average per-capita federal spending in Washington?
The average per-capita federal spending across Washington counties is $9,564, which is 2% above the national average of $9,394.
Does Washington receive more or less federal money than the national average?
Washington counties average $9,564 in per-capita federal spending, placing the state above the national average of $9,394 per resident.
What types of federal spending flow into Washington counties?
Federal spending in Washington counties includes contracts (for goods and services purchased by federal agencies), grants (federal awards to local governments, nonprofits, and institutions), and other direct obligations. The breakdown varies significantly by county based on military presence, research institutions, and local government programs.
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Data: USASpending.gov — Federal Spending Data (FY2024) — Informational only. Not financial or legal advice.