Federal Way, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Pierce County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
99,232
Population
4,446/sq mi density
$82,144
Median Income
$39,547 per capita
$499,600
Home Value
$586,172 Zillow
$1,738
Median Rent
33.7% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
555
Violent Crime/100K
4,417 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$82,144 median income, 5.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$499,600 home value, $1,738/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
555 violent crimes/100K (46% above avg)
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
99,232
Census 2023
Population Density
4,446
per square mile
Land Area
1.4
square miles (3.7 km²)
Median Age
37.6 yrs
3% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 38.8% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 17.8% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 19% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 14.5% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 9.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
38.8%
Black
17.8%
Hispanic
19%
Asian
14.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 60.6% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 37.8% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
60.6%
Spanish
37.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
29.1%
Veterans
6.9%
15% above US avg (6%)
Disability
13.6%
5% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
91.3%
0% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
8.7%
1% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.420
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 99,232 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 4,446 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Median Age | 37.6 years |
Gender
| Male | 50.2% |
| Female | 49.8% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 38.8% |
| Black or African American | 17.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.0% |
| Asian | 14.5% |
Language
| English Only | 60.6% |
| Spanish | 37.8% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 29.1% |
| Veterans | 6.9% |
| Disability | 13.6% |
| Health Insurance | 91.3% |
| Uninsured | 8.7% |
| Broadband Access | 93.5% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.420 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |