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Issaquah

Washington · 40,051 residents · 12.13 sq mi
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Issaquah is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $122,053. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 28,839 residents. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $677,500. Households here earn about 58% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
40,051
+257%since 2000
from 11,212 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,302 / sq mi
+257%since 2000
from 924 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.9
+2%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K14K24K34K43K1990201020202024Issaquah
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$122,053
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,892 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$68,492
+100%since 2000
from $34,222 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
71.4%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food7.3%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$677,500
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $254,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,095
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $902 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
43.8% rent
Afford Score
5.6
+26%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.1%(23,273)
Black1.9%(766)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(2,852)
Asian25.8%(10,342)
Other5.3%(2,118)
Diversity Score71.6%(28,668)
Diversity Score
72
+158%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
66.7%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 48.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 96.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
26.6%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+92%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
56.6%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 70.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
64.4%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
27.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−89.8 ptssince 2013
from 93.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Issaquah, Washington?

Issaquah, Washington has about 40,051 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Issaquah, Washington?

The typical household in Issaquah, Washington earns about $122,053 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 $677,500, and the typical rent is about $2,095 a month.

How educated are people in Issaquah, Washington?

About 66.7% 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 7.2% 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 32,339 residents, a change of about 419 percent over that period.

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