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 $100,358 with a poverty rate of 11.77%. The median age in Federal Way is 37.4 years: 36.5 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 | 42,024 | 42.19% |
| Black or African American | 16,351 | 16.41% |
| Asian | 14,973 | 15.03% |
| Two or more races | 13,332 | 13.38% |
| Other race | 9,723 | 9.76% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2,283 | 2.29% |
| Native American | 928 | 0.93% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 36,354 | 2.71 | 55.4 | 44.6 |
| Married | 17,255 | 3.35 | 68.3 | 31.7 |
| Non Family | 12,124 | 1.32 | 44.1 | 55.9 |
| Female | 4,665 | 3.65 | 42.5 | 57.5 |
| Male | 2,310 | 3.31 | 44.4 | 55.6 |
3.29
Average Family Size
2.71
Average Household Size
55.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,466 | 5.11% |
| Associates Degree | 6,856 | 10.12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 14,355 | 21.18% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,406 | 9.45% |
| High School Graduate | 17,799 | 26.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,160 | 4.66% |
| Some College | 15,731 | 23.21% |
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 | 31,333 | 29,778 | 11,242 |
| Asian | 11,170 | 10,125 | 4,191 |
| Black | 10,127 | 9,293 | 2,602 |
| Hispanic | 9,166 | 6,542 | 1,342 |
| 2+ Races | 6,271 | 5,652 | 1,784 |
| Other Race | 4,915 | 3,189 | 385 |
| Islander | 1,385 | 998 | 79 |
| Native American | 505 | 444 | 22 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.04%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 37.52%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,011 | $69,688 | $56,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,829 | $95,150 | $62,188 |
| High School Graduate | $42,862 | $47,933 | $32,793 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,844 | $39,137 | $28,750 |
| Overall | $48,838 | $54,805 | $41,438 |
| Some College | $47,050 | $56,618 | $38,417 |
$48,838
Average Earnings
$54,805
Average Male
$41,438
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
62.22% of Federal Way residents speak only English, while 37.78% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 13.71% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 37,583 | 2,747 | 7.31% |
| Black | 16,318 | 2,697 | 16.53% |
| Hispanic | 18,167 | 2,633 | 14.49% |
| Multiple | 13,268 | 1,887 | 14.22% |
| Other | 9,703 | 1,683 | 17.35% |
| Asian | 14,923 | 1,356 | 9.09% |
| Islander | 2,276 | 701 | 30.8% |
| Native | 924 | 71 | 7.68% |
11.77%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.04%
Male Poverty Rate
13.56%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Federal Way is Islander, with 30.8% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Federal Way is White, with 7.31% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.75%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.62%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.59% |
| High School | 12.37% |
| Some College | 10.6% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.36% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 31.11% |
| Male Unemployed | 18.7% |
| Female Employed | 5.51% |
| Male Employed | 3.75% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $93,141 | $113,757 |
| Households | $80,360 | $100,358 |
| Married Families | $111,048 | $130,639 |
| Non Families | $54,115 | $64,414 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.4%
Male Marriage Rate
46.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
5,320
Number of Veterans
4,605
Male Veterans
715
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,623 |
| First Gulf War | 1,508 |
| Second Gulf War | 1,235 |
| Korea | 230 |
| World War II | 97 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 1,549 |
| 75+ | 1,185 |
| 55 to 64 | 1,140 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,090 |
| 18 to 34 | 356 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,059 | 8.51% |
| Black | 931 | 7.83% |
| 2+ Races | 483 | 6.29% |
| Asian | 469 | 3.77% |
| Hispanic | 459 | 4.15% |
| Islander | 213 | 12.29% |
| Other Race | 129 | 2.12% |
| Native American | 36 | 5.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.34%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.7%
Labor Force Participation
61.8%
Employment Rate
5.5%
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
44.22%
Born in Federal Way
72.33%
Native Born
27.67%
Foreign Born
14.53%
Non Citizen
13.14%
Naturalized
72.33% of Federal Way residents were born in the United States, with 44.22% having been born in Washington. 14.53% 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% |