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Issaquah

Washington · 30,434 residents · 12.13 sq mi
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Issaquah is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $84,001. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 19,222 residents. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $458,300. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents. Households here earn about 47% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30,434
+171%since 2000
from 11,212 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,509 / sq mi
+171%since 2000
from 924 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.8
−1%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K14K24K34K43K1990201020202024Issaquah
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,001
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,892 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,356
+33%since 2000
from $34,222 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
55.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food6.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$458,300
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $254,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,326
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $902 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
34.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.5
+24%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic71.3%(21,701)
Black1.3%(405)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(1,764)
Asian17.4%(5,307)
Other4%(1,214)
Diversity Score56.8%(17,289)
Diversity Score
57
+105%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.5%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 48.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 96.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
20.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+71%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
8.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
60.9%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
54.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
23.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.4%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Issaquah, Washington?

Issaquah, Washington has about 30,434 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Issaquah, Washington?

The typical household in Issaquah, Washington earns about $84,001 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 $458,300, and the typical rent is about $1,326 a month.

How educated are people in Issaquah, Washington?

About 61.5% 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 3.0% 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 22,722 residents, a change of about 295 percent over that period.

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