Federal Way, WA Demographics

A map of Federal Way's Population by Race

Federal Way, Washington has an estimated population of 99,493, a slight decrease from the 101,030 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 34.9% White, 20.0% Hispanic, 17.8% Black, 15.3% Asian, 8.2% Multiracial, and 3.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Federal Way, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Federal Way has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Washington overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Federal Way, that probability was 76.1% in 2020 and 77.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Federal Way is ranked the 10th most populous place in Washington, out of 639 places. 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 was ranked the 10th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Federal Way's White Population

34,705 residents of Federal Way, or 34.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Federal Way is significantly lower than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Federal Way ranks 583rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Federal Way's White population has declined by an estimated 10.8%. White residents' share of Federal Way's population has decreased from 38.5% to 34.9%.

Federal Way is less White than neighboring Fife Heights (63.9% White), Milton (64.5% White), Lakeland North (42.9% White), Lakeland South (55.7% White), and Dash Point (83.9% White).

Federal Way's Black Population

17,751 residents of Federal Way, or 17.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Federal Way is considerably higher than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Federal Way ranks 7th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Federal Way's Black population has grown by an estimated 25.2%. Black residents' share of Federal Way's population has increased from 14.0% to 17.8%.

Federal Way is more Black than neighboring Fife Heights (7.1% Black), Milton (3.8% Black), Lakeland North (10.9% Black), Lakeland South (3% Black), and Dash Point (1.8% Black).

Federal Way's Asian Population

15,260 residents of Federal Way, or 15.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Federal Way is higher than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Federal Way ranks 40th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Federal Way's Asian population has declined by an estimated 1.4%. Asian residents' share of Federal Way's population has remained roughly unchanged at 15.3%.

Federal Way is more Asian than neighboring Fife Heights (9.5% Asian), Milton (5.4% Asian), Lakeland South (13.3% Asian), and Dash Point (8.8% Asian). Federal Way is less Asian than neighboring Lakeland North (18.8% Asian).

Federal Way's Hispanic Population

19,934 residents of Federal Way, or 20.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Federal Way is higher than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Federal Way ranks 92nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Federal Way's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 1.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Federal Way's population has remained roughly unchanged at 20.0%.

Federal Way is more Hispanic than neighboring Fife Heights (8.4% Hispanic), Milton (15.9% Hispanic), Lakeland North (16.4% Hispanic), Lakeland South (15.3% Hispanic), and Dash Point (0.3% Hispanic).

Federal Way's Native American/Other Population

3,712 residents of Federal Way, or 3.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Federal Way is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Federal Way ranks 64th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Federal Way's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 28.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Federal Way's population has decreased from 5.1% to 3.7%.

Federal Way is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fife Heights (0.8% Native American/Other), Milton (2.9% Native American/Other), Lakeland South (3% Native American/Other), and Dash Point (0% Native American/Other). Federal Way is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lakeland North (4% Native American/Other).

Federal Way's Multiracial Population

8,131 residents of Federal Way, or 8.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Federal Way is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Federal Way ranks 220th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Federal Way's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 15.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Federal Way's population has increased from 7.0% to 8.2%.

Federal Way is more Multiracial than neighboring Milton (7.4% Multiracial), Lakeland North (7% Multiracial), and Dash Point (5.2% Multiracial). Federal Way is less Multiracial than neighboring Fife Heights (10.3% Multiracial), and Lakeland South (9.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.