Tukwila is a city located in King County Washington. Tukwila has a 2024 population of 20,928. Tukwila is currently declining at a rate of -0.98% annually and its population has decreased by -3.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 21,754 in 2020.
The average household income in Tukwila is $94,749 with a poverty rate of 13.31%. The median age in Tukwila is 36 years: 36.5 years for males, and 34.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Tukwila was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,862 | 31.81% |
| Asian | 5,258 | 24.38% |
| Black or African American | 3,759 | 17.43% |
| Other race | 3,076 | 14.26% |
| Two or more races | 1,524 | 7.07% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 725 | 3.36% |
| Native American | 365 | 1.69% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,098 | 2.64 | 42.4 | 57.6 |
| Non Family | 3,339 | 1.38 | 33.5 | 66.5 |
| Married | 3,217 | 3.41 | 58.2 | 41.8 |
| Male | 822 | 3.74 | 27.9 | 72.1 |
| Female | 720 | 3.78 | 30.1 | 69.9 |
3.33
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Household Size
42.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,024 | 6.5% |
| Associates Degree | 1,465 | 9.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,877 | 18.28% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,182 | 7.51% |
| High School Graduate | 4,291 | 27.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,800 | 11.43% |
| Some College | 3,103 | 19.71% |
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 | 5,105 | 4,926 | 1,654 |
| Asian | 3,830 | 2,650 | 921 |
| Black | 2,976 | 2,622 | 763 |
| Hispanic | 2,699 | 1,685 | 466 |
| Other Race | 1,676 | 839 | 112 |
| 2+ Races | 884 | 770 | 258 |
| Islander | 510 | 504 | 85 |
| Native American | 305 | 225 | 83 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 98.82%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 32.4%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,200 | $67,778 | $43,984 |
| Graduate Degree | $77,092 | $75,867 | $83,000 |
| High School Graduate | $39,420 | $40,853 | $36,763 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,363 | $37,967 | $31,107 |
| Overall | $44,135 | $46,613 | $39,092 |
| Some College | $47,994 | $62,434 | $39,816 |
$44,135
Average Earnings
$46,613
Average Male
$39,092
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
52.9% of Tukwila residents speak only English, while 47.1% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 17.26% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 5,241 | 920 | 17.55% |
| White | 6,088 | 697 | 11.45% |
| Black | 3,733 | 634 | 16.98% |
| Hispanic | 4,617 | 536 | 11.61% |
| Other | 2,920 | 285 | 9.76% |
| Multiple | 1,481 | 135 | 9.12% |
| Native | 365 | 33 | 9.04% |
13.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.43%
Male Poverty Rate
15.53%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Tukwila is Asian, with 17.55% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Tukwila is Native, with 9.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.97%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.9%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.72% |
| High School | 12.84% |
| Some College | 11.08% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.64% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 25.34% |
| Male Unemployed | 13.34% |
| Female Employed | 5.81% |
| Male Employed | 3.79% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $85,457 | $105,187 |
| Households | $76,331 | $94,749 |
| Married Families | $106,631 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $61,146 | $72,205 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.4%
Male Marriage Rate
43.3%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,002
Number of Veterans
985
Male Veterans
17
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 248 |
| Vietnam | 216 |
| First Gulf War | 195 |
| Korea | 20 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 381 |
| 35 to 54 | 264 |
| 55 to 64 | 142 |
| 65 to 74 | 140 |
| 18 to 34 | 75 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 402 | 6.67% |
| Black | 340 | 10.61% |
| Hispanic | 90 | 2.69% |
| Islander | 65 | 11.28% |
| 2+ Races | 65 | 6.56% |
| Asian | 61 | 1.43% |
| Other Race | 44 | 2% |
| Native American | 25 | 7.02% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.72%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.7%
Labor Force Participation
67.9%
Employment Rate
6.2%
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
35.82%
Born in Tukwila
59.98%
Native Born
40.02%
Foreign Born
18%
Non Citizen
22.02%
Naturalized
59.98% of Tukwila residents were born in the United States, with 35.82% having been born in Washington. 18% 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 | 19,897 | -206 | -1.02% |
| 2028 | 20,103 | -206 | -1.01% |
| 2027 | 20,309 | -207 | -1.01% |
| 2026 | 20,516 | -206 | -0.99% |
| 2025 | 20,722 | -206 | -0.98% |
| 2024 | 20,928 | -207 | -0.98% |
| 2023 | 21,135 | -242 | -1.13% |
| 2022 | 21,377 | -301 | -1.39% |
| 2021 | 21,678 | -76 | -0.35% |
| 2020 | 21,754 | 1,426 | 7.01% |
| 2019 | 20,328 | 92 | 0.45% |
| 2018 | 20,236 | -50 | -0.25% |
| 2017 | 20,286 | 74 | 0.37% |
| 2016 | 20,212 | 96 | 0.48% |
| 2015 | 20,116 | 131 | 0.66% |
| 2014 | 19,985 | 178 | 0.9% |
| 2013 | 19,807 | 149 | 0.76% |
| 2012 | 19,658 | 260 | 1.34% |
| 2011 | 19,398 | 237 | 1.24% |
| 2010 | 19,161 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 17,181 | 5,307 | 44.69% |
| 1990 | 11,874 | 8,296 | 231.86% |
| 1980 | 3,578 | 82 | 2.35% |
| 1970 | 3,496 | -16,401 | -82.43% |