Tukwila

County:: King County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 9.185
State:: Washington

Tukwila is a city located in King County, Washington. Tukwila has a 2025 population of 20,722. Tukwila is currently declining at a rate of -0.98% annually and its population has decreased by -4.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 21,754 in 2020.

The average household income in Tukwila is $102,213 with a poverty rate of 12.31%. The median age in Tukwila is 35 years: 35.6 years for males, and 34.2 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of Tukwila includes 31.83% White, 23.02% Asian, 17.47% Black or African American, 13.52% other race, 3.66% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Asian

Black or African American

Other race

Two or more races

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Native American

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	6,837	31.83%
Asian	4,945	23.02%
Black or African American	3,752	17.47%
Other race	2,905	13.52%
Two or more races	2,050	9.54%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	786	3.66%
Native American	204	0.95%

Tukwila Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Tukwila's average per capita income is $48,687. Household income levels show a median of $80,534. The poverty rate stands at 12.31%.

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	$114,154	-
Families	$93,341	$112,126
Households	$80,534	$102,213
Non Families	$62,708	$81,289

$48,687

Average Income

$80,534

Median Household Income

12.31%

Poverty Rate