Federal Way, WA Demographics
A map of Federal Way's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 38,897 | 38.5% |
Hispanic | 20,266 | 20.1% |
Asian | 15,469 | 15.3% |
Black | 14,177 | 14.0% |
Multiracial | 7,038 | 7.0% |
Native American/Other | 5,183 | 5.1% |
Federal Way, Washington had a population of 101,030 in 2020. It was 38.5% White, 14.0% Black, 15.3% Asian, 20.1% Hispanic, 5.1% Native American/Other, and 7.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Federal Way, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 639 places in Washington, Federal Way is the 10th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Federal Way's White Population
38,897 residents of Federal Way identify as White, or 38.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Federal Way considerably less than the White share of the population of Washington (63.8% White). Of the 639 places in Washington, Federal Way is ranked #583 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Federal Way is less White than neighboring Fife Heights (63.7% White), Milton (67.1% White), Lakeland North (50.7% White), Lakeland South (59.7% White), and Dash Point (74.7% White).
Federal Way's Black Population
14,177 residents of Federal Way identify as Black, or 14.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Federal Way slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Washington (3.8% Black). Of the 639 places in Washington, Federal Way is ranked #7 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Federal Way is more Black than neighboring Fife Heights (4.7% Black), Milton (4% Black), Lakeland North (7.6% Black), Lakeland South (5.2% Black), and Dash Point (2.2% Black).
Federal Way's Asian Population
15,469 residents of Federal Way identify as Asian, or 15.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Federal Way slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of Washington (9.4% Asian). Of the 639 places in Washington, Federal Way is ranked #40 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Federal Way is more Asian than neighboring Fife Heights (7.5% Asian), Milton (6.4% Asian), Lakeland South (13.4% Asian), and Dash Point (9.9% Asian). Federal Way is less Asian than neighboring Lakeland North (17.3% Asian).
Federal Way's Hispanic Population
20,266 residents of Federal Way identify as Hispanic, or 20.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Federal Way slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Washington (13.7% Hispanic). Of the 639 places in Washington, Federal Way is ranked #92 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Federal Way is more Hispanic than neighboring Fife Heights (9.2% Hispanic), Milton (11.4% Hispanic), Lakeland North (14.6% Hispanic), Lakeland South (12.1% Hispanic), and Dash Point (3.9% Hispanic).
Federal Way's Native American/Other Population
5,183 residents of Federal Way identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 5.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Federal Way roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Washington (2.6% Native American/Other). Of the 639 places in Washington, Federal Way is ranked #63 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Federal Way is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fife Heights (4.1% Native American/Other), Milton (3.3% Native American/Other), Lakeland North (3.1% Native American/Other), Lakeland South (3.1% Native American/Other), and Dash Point (2.4% Native American/Other).
Federal Way's Multiracial Population
7,038 residents of Federal Way identify as Multiracial, or 7.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Federal Way roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Washington (6.6% Multiracial). Of the 639 places in Washington, Federal Way is ranked #205 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Federal Way is more Multiracial than neighboring Lakeland North (6.8% Multiracial), and Lakeland South (6.7% Multiracial). Federal Way is less Multiracial than neighboring Fife Heights (10.7% Multiracial), and Milton (7.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.