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Woodway

Washington · 1,316 residents (2025 est.) · 1.168 sq mi
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Woodway is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $204,583. Population has grown 34% since 2000. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $2,000,001. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
72% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,251
+34%since 2000
from 936 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,071 / sq mi
+34%since 2000
from 801 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.8
+2%since 2000
from 46.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,316 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8621K1K1K1K1990201020202024Woodway
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$204,583
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,633 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$133,402
+158%since 2000
from $51,613 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
81.2%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.561
+10%since 2010
from 0.512 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$2,000,001
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $603,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 96.1% in 2000
3.4% rent
Vacancy rate
1.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.8%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.8
+65%since 2000
from 5.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
66
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(878)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(8)
Asian3.8%(36)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.4%(107)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(985)
Black1.9%(24)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(24)
Asian8.5%(106)
Other9%(112)
Diversity Score45.5%(569)
Diversity Score
46
+298%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
71.8%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 57.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 97.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
28.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 26.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+39%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.7%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
35.3%
+21.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 56.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
70.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
12.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
−45.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2012
from 7.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.6%
−95.6 ptssince 2013
from 98.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2017
from 93.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2016
from 86.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Woodway, Washington?

Woodway, Washington has about 1,251 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Woodway, Washington?

The typical household in Woodway, Washington earns about $204,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Woodway, Washington expensive?

In Woodway, Washington, the median home is worth about $2,000,001.

How educated are people in Woodway, Washington?

About 71.8% of adults age 25 and over in Woodway, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Woodway, Washington?

About 2.1% of people in Woodway, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Woodway, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Woodway, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 337 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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