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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Issaquah

Washington · 11,212 residents · 12.13 sq mi
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Issaquah is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $57,892. Population has grown 45% since 1990. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $254,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents. Households here earn about 26% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
48% 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

11,212
+45%since 1990
from 7,712 in 1990
1990 – 2025
924 / sq mi
+45%since 1990
from 636 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.0
+7%since 1990
from 34.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K14K24K34K43K1990201020202024Issaquah
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$57,892
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,422 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$34,222
+90%since 1990
from $18,055 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.8%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 7.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$254,400
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $178,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$902
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $588 in 1990
US average: $602
58.5%
+12.0 ptssince 1990
from 46.5% in 1990
41.5% rent
4.4
−13%since 1990
from 5.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(7,446)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(162)
Asian2.6%(203)
Diversity Score13.1%(1,008)
2000
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(9,523)
Black0.8%(95)
Hispanic / Latino5%(555)
Asian6%(668)
Diversity Score27.7%(3,110)
28
+112%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

48.3%
+15.6 ptssince 1990
from 32.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
96.2%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 89.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
14.3%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 10.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.8 min
−37%since 1990
from 25.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Issaquah, Washington?

Issaquah, Washington has about 11,212 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Issaquah, Washington?

The typical household in Issaquah, Washington earns about $57,892 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 $254,400, and the typical rent is about $902 a month.

How educated are people in Issaquah, Washington?

About 48.3% 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 4.8% of people in Issaquah, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Issaquah, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Issaquah, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,500 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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

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