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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Issaquah

Washington · 7,712 residents · 12.13 sq mi
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Issaquah is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $35,422. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 3,500 residents. 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $178,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.7
US median: 33.0
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

7,712
−31%vs 2000
vs 11,212 in 2000
1990 – 2025
636 / sq mi
−31%vs 2000
vs 924 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.7
−6%vs 2000
vs 37.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K14K24K34K43K1990201020202024Issaquah
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,422
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $57,892 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$18,055
−47%vs 2000
vs $34,222 in 2000
US average: $14,340
7.1%
+2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$178,500
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $254,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$588
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $902 in 2000
US average: $450
46.5%
−12.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 58.5% in 2000
53.5% rent
5.0
+15%vs 2000
vs 4.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(9,523)
Black0.8%(95)
Hispanic / Latino5%(555)
Asian6%(668)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.7%(3,110)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(7,446)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(162)
Asian2.6%(203)
Other0.8%(63)
Diversity Score13.1%(1,008)
13
−53%vs 2000
vs 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

32.7%
−15.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 48.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
89.0%
−7.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 96.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
10.3%
−4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.0 min
+58%vs 2000
vs 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Issaquah, Washington?

Issaquah, Washington has about 7,712 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Issaquah, Washington?

The typical household in Issaquah, Washington earns about $35,422 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Issaquah, Washington expensive?

In Issaquah, Washington, the median home is worth about $178,500, and the typical rent is about $588 a month.

How educated are people in Issaquah, Washington?

About 32.7% of adults age 25 and over in Issaquah, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Issaquah, Washington?

About 7.1% of people in Issaquah, 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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