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Federal Way

Washington · 89,306 residents · 22.329 sq mi
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Federal Way has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,509. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $289,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
89,306
+7%since 2000
from 83,259 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,000 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 3,729 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.9
+7%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
64K74K84K94K104K1990201020202024Federal Way
202499K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,509
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,278 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,668
+19%since 2000
from $22,451 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$289,000
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $165,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$930
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $737 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.1%
−11.0 ptssince 2000
from 56.0% in 2000
43.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.1
+52%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic51.6%(46,102)
Black9.4%(8,406)
Hispanic / Latino16.2%(14,476)
Asian14%(12,521)
Other7.1%(6,350)
Diversity Score82.8%(73,989)
Diversity Score
83
+41%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.1%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 26.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.2 min
+39%since 2000
from 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
7.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.1%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
23.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Federal Way, Washington?

Federal Way, Washington has about 89,306 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Federal Way, Washington earns about $56,509 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 $289,000, and the typical rent is about $930 a month.

How educated are people in Federal Way, Washington?

About 26.1% 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 12.9% 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 21,752 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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