Demographics & People — Federal Way, Washington
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 99,232 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~100,100 |
| Median Age | 37.4 |
| Total Households | 36,396 |
| Family Households | 24,153 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 |
| Diversity Index | 0.7053 (highly diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 38,490 |
| Black or African American | 17,668 |
| Asian | 14,394 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18,895 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 44,570 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 18,321 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 18,043 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 13,178 |
| German | 10,280 |
| English | 6,461 |
| Subsaharan African | 6,006 |
| Irish | 5,566 |
| American | 3,158 |
| Norwegian | 3,096 |
Language
| English Only | 56,115 |
| Spanish | 13,472 |
| Population 5+ | 92,541 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 5,320 |
| Population 18+ | 76,441 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 32.1 minutes |
| Work from Home | 13.7% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Federal Way, Washington.