Federal Way is a city located in King County Washington. Federal Way has a 2024 population of 96,605. Federal Way is currently declining at a rate of -1.12% annually and its population has decreased by -4.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 100,988 in 2020.
The average household income in Federal Way is $105,414 with a poverty rate of 12.68%. The median age in Federal Way is 37.6 years: 36.7 years for males, and 38.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Federal Way was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38,490 | 38.79% |
| Black or African American | 17,668 | 17.8% |
| Two or more races | 14,515 | 14.63% |
| Asian | 14,394 | 14.51% |
| Other race | 10,093 | 10.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3,197 | 3.22% |
| Native American | 875 | 0.88% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 36,396 | 2.7 | 55.7 | 44.3 |
| Married | 17,361 | 3.4 | 69.6 | 30.4 |
| Non Family | 12,243 | 1.32 | 44.6 | 55.4 |
| Female | 4,596 | 3.48 | 38.8 | 61.2 |
| Male | 2,196 | 3.22 | 42.1 | 57.9 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.7
Average Household Size
55.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,321 | 4.89% |
| Associates Degree | 6,029 | 8.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 14,309 | 21.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,774 | 9.98% |
| High School Graduate | 18,193 | 26.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,361 | 4.95% |
| Some College | 15,878 | 23.4% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 29,574 | 28,236 | 11,175 |
| Asian | 11,009 | 10,084 | 4,420 |
| Black | 11,007 | 9,753 | 2,647 |
| Hispanic | 9,967 | 7,412 | 1,426 |
| 2+ Races | 6,647 | 5,969 | 1,712 |
| Other Race | 5,507 | 3,722 | 498 |
| Islander | 1,853 | 1,448 | 209 |
| Native American | 538 | 443 | 71 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.48%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 40.15%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,982 | $67,128 | $55,115 |
| Graduate Degree | $85,840 | $93,795 | $74,385 |
| High School Graduate | $41,309 | $48,698 | $34,399 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,498 | $45,292 | $27,138 |
| Overall | $49,940 | $55,932 | $42,440 |
| Some College | $47,667 | $57,112 | $39,465 |
$49,940
Average Earnings
$55,932
Average Male
$42,440
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
60.64% of Federal Way residents speak only English, while 39.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.56% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 17,591 | 2,938 | 16.7% |
| Hispanic | 18,802 | 2,668 | 14.19% |
| White | 35,006 | 2,433 | 6.95% |
| Multiple | 14,455 | 2,254 | 15.59% |
| Other | 10,069 | 1,897 | 18.84% |
| Asian | 14,358 | 1,681 | 11.71% |
| Islander | 3,192 | 1,082 | 33.9% |
| Native | 875 | 44 | 5.03% |
12.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.23%
Male Poverty Rate
14.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Federal Way is Islander, with 33.9% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Federal Way is Native, with 5.03% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.75%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.84%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.04% |
| High School | 13.16% |
| Some College | 10.45% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.56% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 31.16% |
| Male Unemployed | 22.01% |
| Male Employed | 5.55% |
| Female Employed | 4.64% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $95,493 | $116,774 |
| Households | $82,144 | $105,414 |
| Married Families | $109,486 | $134,455 |
| Non Families | $56,798 | $73,921 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.3%
Male Marriage Rate
45.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
5,229
Number of Veterans
4,542
Male Veterans
687
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,639 |
| First Gulf War | 1,333 |
| Second Gulf War | 1,279 |
| Korea | 191 |
| World War II | 50 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 1,402 |
| 75+ | 1,266 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,142 |
| 55 to 64 | 1,076 |
| 18 to 34 | 343 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,999 | 8.98% |
| Black | 900 | 7.14% |
| 2+ Races | 519 | 6.12% |
| Asian | 515 | 4.22% |
| Hispanic | 497 | 4.21% |
| Islander | 198 | 8.42% |
| Other Race | 98 | 1.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.89%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.4%
Labor Force Participation
61.3%
Employment Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
43.18%
Born in Federal Way
70.92%
Native Born
29.08%
Foreign Born
15.39%
Non Citizen
13.69%
Naturalized
70.92% of Federal Way residents were born in the United States, with 43.18% having been born in Washington. 15.39% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 91,126 | -1,096 | -1.19% |
| 2028 | 92,222 | -1,096 | -1.17% |
| 2027 | 93,318 | -1,095 | -1.16% |
| 2026 | 94,413 | -1,096 | -1.15% |
| 2025 | 95,509 | -1,096 | -1.13% |
| 2024 | 96,605 | -1,096 | -1.12% |
| 2023 | 97,701 | -180 | -0.18% |
| 2022 | 97,881 | -1,443 | -1.45% |
| 2021 | 99,324 | -1,664 | -1.65% |
| 2020 | 100,988 | 4,788 | 4.98% |
| 2019 | 96,200 | -589 | -0.61% |
| 2018 | 96,789 | -596 | -0.61% |
| 2017 | 97,385 | 131 | 0.13% |
| 2016 | 97,254 | 1,907 | 2% |
| 2015 | 95,347 | 1,846 | 1.97% |
| 2014 | 93,501 | 799 | 0.86% |
| 2013 | 92,702 | 730 | 0.79% |
| 2012 | 91,972 | 1,276 | 1.41% |
| 2011 | 90,696 | 1,172 | 1.31% |
| 2010 | 89,524 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 83,259 | 15,759 | 23.35% |
| 1990 | 67,500 | 49,600 | 277.09% |
| 1980 | 17,900 | -600 | -3.24% |
| 1970 | 18,500 | 11,500 | 164.29% |
| 1960 | 7,000 | -84,126 | -92.32% |