Issaquah, Washington Population 2022
Issaquah is a city located in King County Washington. Issaquah has a 2020 population of 40,349. Issaquah is currently growing at a rate of 0.70% annually and its population has increased by 32.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 30,555 in 2010.
The average household income in Issaquah is $137,332 with a poverty rate of 7.24%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $2,095 per month, and the median house value is $677,500. The median age in Issaquah is 37.6 years, 37 years for males, and 38.6 years for females.
Issaquah Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Issaquahwas:
- White: 63.34%
- Asian: 24.56%
- Two or more races: 5.92%
- Other race: 4.27%
- Black or African American: 1.73%
- Native American: 0.18%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,517 | 63.34% |
| Black or African American | 671 | 1.73% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 68 | 0.18% |
| Asian | 9,506 | 24.56% |
| Some Other Race | 1,654 | 4.27% |
| Two or More Races | 2,291 | 5.92% |
Issaquah Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 16,129 | 2.38 | 59.9 |
| Married | 8,327 | 2.95 | 68.5 |
| Male | 558 | 2.74 | 58.4 |
| Female | 1,393 | 3.05 | 42.1 |
| Non Family | 5,851 | 1.38 | 51.9 |
2.92
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 689 | 2.45% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 408 | 1.45% |
| High School Graduate | 2,504 | 8.89% |
| Some College | 4,118 | 14.62% |
| Associates Degree | 1,660 | 5.90% |
| Bachelors Degree | 11,295 | 40.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 7,484 | 26.58% |
Issaquah Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 6,851 | 6,747 | 5,655 |
| 2+ Races | 1,098 | 1,006 | 811 |
| White | 17,735 | 17,467 | 11,283 |
| Black | 492 | 492 | 231 |
| Hispanic | 1,997 | 1,292 | 799 |
| Other Race | 1,061 | 584 | 328 |
| Native American | 33 | 19 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 82.54%.
$79,696
Average Earnings
$101,536
Average Male
$61,299
Average Female
Issaquah Language by Age
Issaquah Language
66.76% of Issaquah residents speak only English, while 33.24% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 14.77% of the population.
Issaquah Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,683 | 1,018 | 27.64% |
| Asian | 9,480 | 905 | 9.55% |
| White | 22,714 | 793 | 3.49% |
| Native | 61 | 2 | 3.28% |
| Other | 543 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 2,291 | 66 | 2.88% |
7.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.67%
Male Poverty Rate
7.77%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Issaquah
The race most likely to be in poverty in Issaquah is Hispanic, with 27.64% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Issaquah is Multiple, with 2.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.80%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.59%.
Issaquah Marital Status
Marriage Rates
56.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.9%
Male Marriage Rate
52.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Issaquah Married by Age and Sex
Issaquah Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Issaquah Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,373 | 6.86% |
| Asian | 66 | 0.93% |
| Other Race | 47 | 3.82% |
| 2+ Races | 233 | 18.09% |
| Hispanic | 113 | 4.79% |
Issaquah Veterans by Education
1.01%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.52%
Veteran Disability Rate
73.6%
Labor Force Participation
71%
Employment Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
33.97%
Born in Issaquah
72.19%
Native Born
27.81%
Foreign Born
16.95%
Non Citizen
10.86%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
72.19% of Issaquah residents were born in the United States, with 33.97% having been born in Washington. 16.95% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 4,313 | 0.00% | |
| 1980 | 5,536 | 1,223 | 2.53% |
| 1990 | 7,786 | 2,250 | 3.47% |
| 2000 | 11,212 | 3,426 | 3.71% |
| 2010 | 30,555 | 19,343 | 10.55% |
| 2011 | 31,933 | 1,378 | 4.51% |
| 2012 | 32,607 | 674 | 2.11% |
| 2013 | 33,469 | 862 | 2.64% |
| 2014 | 34,002 | 533 | 1.59% |
| 2015 | 36,031 | 2,029 | 5.97% |
| 2016 | 37,358 | 1,327 | 3.68% |
| 2017 | 37,696 | 338 | 0.90% |
| 2018 | 39,229 | 1,533 | 4.07% |
| 2019 | 39,509 | 280 | 0.71% |
| 2020 | 39,789 | 280 | 0.71% |
| 2021 | 40,069 | 280 | 0.70% |
| 2022 | 40,349 | 280 | 0.70% |