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Airway Heights

Washington · 6,114 residents · 6.01 sq mi
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Airway Heights has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,823. Population has grown 36% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $143,900. The poverty rate of 28.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,114
+36%since 2000
from 4,500 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,017 / sq mi
+36%since 2000
from 749 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.6
+2%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K4K7K9K12K1990201020202024Airway Heights
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,823
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,829 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,385
+12%since 2000
from $11,069 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,900
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$663
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $539 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.7%
−16.3 ptssince 2000
from 55.9% in 2000
46.3% rent
Vacancy rate
13.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+61%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.6%(3,220)
Black10.2%(461)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(447)
Asian1.8%(83)
Other0%
Diversity Score49%(2,203)
2010
White, non-Hispanic72.9%(4,455)
Black7.1%(433)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(507)
Asian3.4%(210)
Other7.6%(467)
Diversity Score55.3%(3,381)
Diversity Score
55
+13%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+59%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.4%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
66.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
Female
33.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
Foreign born
10.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.0%
−59.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Airway Heights, Washington?

Airway Heights, Washington has about 6,114 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Airway Heights, Washington?

The typical household in Airway Heights, Washington earns about $36,823 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Airway Heights, Washington expensive?

In Airway Heights, Washington, the median home is worth about $143,900, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in Airway Heights, Washington?

About 8.1% of adults age 25 and over in Airway Heights, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Airway Heights, Washington?

About 28.5% of people in Airway Heights, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Airway Heights, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Airway Heights, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,143 residents, a change of about 210 percent over that period.

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