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.

Tukwila, WA

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

21,451population

35.4median age

This community is a community of 21,451 with a median age of 35.4. The population is predominantly White (26.1%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (24%). Median household income is $78,381. 82.2% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 25.3% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 40.4%, with a median home value of $489,000.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

26.1%5,597

Hispanic/Latino

24%5,145

Asian

23.5%5,040

Black

17.7%3,806

Two or More

3.8%810

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

3.5%759

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.3%272

Other

0.1%22

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.5%861

High School Diploma

21.3%3,304

Some College (<1 yr)

6.2%964

Some College (1+ yr)

12.4%1,924

Associate's Degree

11.4%1,775

Bachelor's Degree

18.1%2,809

Master's Degree

6.3%980

Professional Degree

0.4%66

Doctorate

0.5%77

HS or Higher

82.2%

BA or Higher

25.3%

Graduate+

7.2%

Housingi

$489,000median home value

$1,898median rent

40.4%homeownership

8,522total units

6.9%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 40.4%

Renter 59.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.5%80

$50K–$100K

0.1%2

$100K–$150K

0.2%8

$150K–$200K

3.3%106

$200K–$300K

10%322

$300K–$500K

35.8%1,150

$500K–$1M

45.1%1,448

$1M+

2.9%92

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

414

$1,250–$1,500

193

$1,500–$2,000

1,973

$2,000+

1,870

Year Built

2020 or later

1%83

2010–2019

12.5%1,064

2000–2009

7%596

1990–1999

11.8%1,005

1980–1989

19.5%1,661

1970–1979

12%1,024

1960–1969

16.5%1,404

1950–1959

4.9%418

1940–1949

8.2%701

1939 or earlier

6.6%566

Heating Fuel

Electricity

71.3%5,660

Utility Gas

22.2%1,761

Fuel Oil

2.4%187

Bottled/LP Gas

1.8%146

Wood

1.4%112

No Fuel

0.7%52

Other

0.2%16

Household Economyi

$78,381median household income

$39,158per capita income

12.8%poverty rate

6.3%unemployment

12,679labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.5%277

$10K–$15K

3.6%282

$15K–$20K

0.7%55

$20K–$25K

2.5%197

$25K–$30K

2.1%165

$30K–$35K

1.6%125

$35K–$40K

2.3%186

$40K–$45K

2.8%221

$45K–$50K

5.3%418

$50K–$60K

6.4%504

$60K–$75K

15.4%1,223

$75K–$100K

18%1,430

$100K–$125K

10%792

$125K–$150K

8.3%658

$150K–$200K

10.3%816

$200K+

7.4%585

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

8,60240.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,780

Philippines

816

India

189

China

117

Guatemala

Canada

Poland

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

11,446

Avg. Commutei

24.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

11,801

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,044(6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

87.6%Insured

12.4%Uninsured