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Federal Way

County:
King County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
22.329
State:
Washington

Federal Way is a city located in King County, Washington. Federal Way has a 2026 population of 99,881. Federal Way is currently declining at a rate of -0.18% annually and its population has decreased by -1.1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 100,994 in 2020.

The median household income in Federal Way is $86,909 with a poverty rate of 13.04%. The median age in Federal Way is 37.4 years: 36.1 years for males, and 38.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 105.0 males.

99.9K
Total Population
4,473
Density (mi²)
-185 -0.18%
Growth

Federal Way Population

Federal Way Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202699,881-185-0.18%
2025100,066-186-0.19%
2024100,2521,4221.44%
202398,8306660.68%
202298,164-1,079-1.09%
202199,243-1,780-1.76%
2020100,9944,7944.98%
201996,200-589-0.61%
201896,789-596-0.61%
201797,3851310.13%
201697,2541,9072%
201595,3471,8461.97%
201493,5017990.86%
201392,7027300.79%
201291,9721,2761.41%
201190,6961,1721.31%
201089,5242180.24%
200083,25915,75923.35%
199067,50049,600277.09%
198017,900-600-3.24%
197018,50011,500164.29%
19607,00000%

Median Age

Overall: 37.4 years
Female: 38.8 years
Male: 36.1 years

Federal Way Adults

There are 76,787 adults, (14,965 of whom are seniors) in Federal Way.

Sex Ratio

Female: 48,533 (48.8%)
Male: 50,960 (51.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Federal Way includes 36.93% White, 18.05% Black or African American, 15.4% Asian, 11.19% other race, and smaller percentages for Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White36,74236.93%
Black or African American17,96218.05%
Asian15,32215.4%
Two or more races14,60214.68%
Other race11,13411.19%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2,8672.88%
Native American8640.87%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race10,68110.74%
Two or more races6,4716.5%
White2,0372.05%
Native American4720.47%
Black or African American2110.21%
Asian620.06%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White34,70534.88%
Black or African American17,75117.84%
Asian15,26015.34%
Two or more races8,1318.17%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2,8672.88%
Other race4530.46%
Native American3920.39%

Federal Way Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Federal Way 's average per capita income is $51,702. Household income levels show a median of $86,909. The poverty rate stands at 13.04%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$118,410$142,915
Families$100,696$123,527
Households$86,909$110,559
Non Families$60,016$76,941

$51,702

Average Income

$86,909

Median Household Income

13.04%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)