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Federal Way

Washington · 83,259 residents · 22.329 sq mi
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Federal Way is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $49,278. Population has grown 23% since 1990. Median home value is $165,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 35.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

83,259
+23%since 1990
from 67,554 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,729 / sq mi
+23%since 1990
from 3,025 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.5
+6%since 1990
from 30.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
64K74K84K94K104K1990201020202024Federal Way
202499K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$49,278
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,311 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,451
+31%since 1990
from $17,126 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.3%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 5.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$165,300
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $119,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$737
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $539 in 1990
US average: $602
56.0%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 57.2% in 1990
44.0% rent
3.4
+8%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(58,626)
Black3.8%(2,550)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(2,490)
Asian7.2%(4,845)
Diversity Score36.4%(24,623)
2000
White, non-Hispanic66.1%(55,050)
Black7.7%(6,439)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(6,266)
Asian12.2%(10,156)
Diversity Score58.8%(48,963)
59
+61%since 1990
from 36 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

26.2%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 26.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.3%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 89.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.2%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 7.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.8 min
−17%since 1990
from 26.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Federal Way, Washington?

Federal Way, Washington has about 83,259 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Federal Way, Washington earns about $49,278 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 $165,300, and the typical rent is about $737 a month.

How educated are people in Federal Way, Washington?

About 26.2% 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 9.3% of people in Federal Way, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Federal Way, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Federal Way, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 15,705 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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

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