In June, we celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month. The City of SeaTac recognizes the generations of immigrants that built America and celebrates the incredible diversity that makes up our community.
“Immigration has always been essential to America, and this month, we reflect on the strength and spirit of immigrants that have been passed down through families and infused in our Nation.”
— President Joe Biden
City of SeaTac Boasts Diversity
SeaTac is one of the most diverse cities in Washington State. City of SeaTac statistics from 2021 illustrate our city’s diversity, with 38.9% of SeaTac residents hailing from outside the United States. This demographic makeup underscores the rich tapestry of cultures that define our community, and the vital role immigrants and refugees play in shaping its identity.
Click here to learn more! Demographics | City of SeaTac (seatacwa.gov)
The top five languages spoken in SeaTac are: English, Spanish, Amharic, Vietnamese, and Somali. Approximately 80 different languages are spoken in SeaTac schools.
*See our language access guide below!
Top 5 Non-English Languages spoken (2020):
- Afro Asiatic Languages (Amharic, Somali, etc.)
- Khmer
- Spanish
- Tagalog
- Vietnamese
Ethnicities (2020):
- American Indian /Alaska Native: 0.8%
- Asian: 11.7%
- Black African American: 23.5%
- Hispanic / Latino: 21.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Other Pacific Islander: 2.9%
- Other Races: 14.3%
- Two or more races: 8.8%
- White: 38%
Immigrant Resources and Programs in the City of SeaTac
Need to reach out? Immigrants and refugees rely on nonprofits to help provide affordable – and oftentimes free – services to immigrants. Check out the following organizations based in SeaTac and across the Greater Seattle Region:
Congolese Integration Network
Refugee Womens Alliance (ReWA)
Lutheran Community Services NW
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Partner in Employment (PIE)
Global to Local, Food Integration Network (FIN)
African Community Housing and Development (ACHD)
Southwest Youth and Family Services (SWYFS)
East African Community Services
This Saturday! Celebrate World Refugee Day at Foster High School. Tickets are free, with cultural dancing and live performances, an international food marketplace, and more. Click to register now! World Refugee Day 2024 – Global Village Festival Tickets
Sat, Jun 22, 2024 at 12:00 PM | Learn more here.
Welcoming Week: We Are SeaTac!
Saturday, September 14, 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
SeaTac Community Center, 13735 24th Ave. S., SeaTac
Welcoming Week is an annual national campaign to create welcoming communities for everyone, in particular immigrants and refugees. This year, in partnership with the International Rescue Committee and King County Library System, we will be celebrating our first ever Welcoming Week: We Are SeaTac! Join us at the community resource fair with organizations who work with immigrants and refugees to provide services; along with food, culture, and fun!
City of SeaTac Language Access
English – Language assistance may be available to you. If you need them, please contact us at LanguageAccess@seatacwa.gov or 206-973-4819.
Español (Spanish) – Es posible que haya asistencia lingüística disponible. Si los necesita, póngase en contacto con nosotros mandando un correo electrónico a LanguageAccess@seatacwa.gov o llamando a 206-973-4819.
Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese) – Quý vị có thể được hỗ trợ về ngôn ngữ. Nếu quý vị cần tới các dịch vụ này, xin liên lạc với chúng tôi tại LanguageAccess@seatacwa.gov hoặc theo số 206-973-4819.
አማርኛ (Amharic) – የቋንቋ ድጋፍ ለእርስዎ የሚገኝ ሊሆን ይችላል። ከፈለጓቸው ፣ እባክዎን በ LanguageAccess@seatacwa.gov ወይም በ 206-973-4819።
Somaliyeed (Somali) – Caawinta luqadda ayaa laga yaabaa inay diyaar kuu tahay. Haddii aad u baahan tahay, fadlan nagala soo xiriir LanguageAccess@seatacwa.gov ama 206-973-4819.
“[Let] the poor the needy and oppressed of the Earth, and those who want Land, resort to the fertile lands of our western country, the second land of Promise, and their dwell in peace, fulfilling the first and great commandment.” — President George Washington
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