Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Federal Way, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

99,493

Median Agei

37.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

34.9%34,705

Hispanic/Latino

20%19,934

Black

17.8%17,751

Asian

15.3%15,260

Two or More

8.2%8,131

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

2.9%2,867

Other

0.5%453

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%392

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.9%2,695

High School Diploma

22.8%15,636

Some College (<1 yr)

7.4%5,066

Some College (1+ yr)

15.5%10,668

Associate's Degree

8.6%5,918

Bachelor's Degree

21.2%14,549

Master's Degree

7.5%5,172

Professional Degree

1.3%909

Doctorate

0.7%492

HS or Higher

89%

BA or Higher

30.8%

Graduate+

9.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$552,800

Median Renti

$1,797

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

55.3%19,757

Renter-Occupied

44.7%15,960

Total Units

37,479

Homeownership

55.3%

Vacancy Rate

4.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.8%557

$50K–$100K

2.6%507

$100K–$150K

1%206

$150K–$200K

1.8%360

$200K–$300K

7.2%1,420

$300K–$500K

25.6%5,067

$500K–$1M

52.8%10,441

$1M+

6.1%1,199

Rent Distribution

Under $500

737

$500–$750

398

$750–$1,000

210

$1,000–$1,250

1,203

$1,250–$1,500

1,918

$1,500–$2,000

5,613

$2,000+

5,511

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%179

2010–2019

8.5%3,174

2000–2009

9.6%3,581

1990–1999

17.4%6,512

1980–1989

24%9,006

1970–1979

20.4%7,627

1960–1969

14.5%5,418

1950–1959

3.3%1,235

1940–1949

0.6%208

1939 or earlier

1.4%539

Heating Fuel

Electricity

58.2%20,781

Utility Gas

38.9%13,899

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%274

Wood

0.6%222

Fuel Oil

0.6%218

No Fuel

0.5%180

Other

0.4%132

Solar

0%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$86,909

Mean Household Incomei

$110,559

Per Capita Incomei

$40,975

Poverty Ratei

12.9%

Unemploymenti

5.4%

Labor Forcei

52,641

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.1%1,466

$10K–$15K

3.4%1,210

$15K–$20K

2.7%958

$20K–$25K

2.9%1,024

$25K–$30K

3.4%1,218

$30K–$35K

2.5%885

$35K–$40K

2%730

$40K–$45K

2.8%1,005

$45K–$50K

2.1%750

$50K–$60K

7.2%2,586

$60K–$75K

8.7%3,114

$75K–$100K

15%5,363

$100K–$125K

12.4%4,413

$125K–$150K

8.7%3,097

$150K–$200K

8.6%3,079

$200K+

13.5%4,819

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

31,74031.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

6,758

Korea

2,904

Philippines

2,899

China

664

India

649

Guatemala

484

Canada

301

Poland

128

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

48,000

Avg. Commutei

32.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

49,666

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

5,307(6.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.8%Insured

10.2%Uninsured