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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Federal Way

Washington · 67,554 residents · 22.329 sq mi
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Federal Way is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $38,311. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 15,705 residents. Median home value is $119,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.6
US median: 33.0
More educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

67,554
−19%vs 2000
vs 83,259 in 2000
1990 – 2025
3,025 / sq mi
−19%vs 2000
vs 3,729 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.6
−6%vs 2000
vs 32.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
64K74K84K94K104K1990201020202024Federal Way
202499K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,311
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $49,278 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$17,126
−24%vs 2000
vs $22,451 in 2000
US average: $14,340
5.9%
−3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$119,000
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $165,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$539
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $737 in 2000
US average: $450
57.2%
+1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 56.0% in 2000
42.8% rent
3.1
−7%vs 2000
vs 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.1%(55,050)
Black7.7%(6,439)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(6,266)
Asian12.2%(10,156)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.8%(48,963)
1990
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(58,626)
Black3.8%(2,550)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(2,490)
Asian7.2%(4,845)
Other2.3%(1,533)
Diversity Score36.4%(24,623)
36
−38%vs 2000
vs 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

26.6%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 26.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
89.3%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
7.1%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.2 min
+20%vs 2000
vs 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Federal Way, Washington?

Federal Way, Washington has about 67,554 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Federal Way, Washington?

The typical household in Federal Way, Washington earns about $38,311 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Federal Way, Washington expensive?

In Federal Way, Washington, the median home is worth about $119,000, and the typical rent is about $539 a month.

How educated are people in Federal Way, Washington?

About 26.6% of adults age 25 and over in Federal Way, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Federal Way, Washington?

About 5.9% of people in Federal Way, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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