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King County (Far Southwest)--Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island

A Census profile of the King County (Far Southwest)--Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island Public Use Microdata Area in Washington, from the 2024 American Community Survey. It is home to 137,389 people, with a median household income of $90,357 and a median age of 40.1.

137,389
Population
$90,357
Median HH income
29.5%
Bachelor's+
$600,000
Median home value

How King County (Far Southwest)--Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island compares to Washington

  • Median household income here is $90,357, $9,239 below the Washington figure of $99,596.
  • The bachelor's-degree rate here is 29.5%, 11.6% below the Washington figure of 41.1%.
  • Homeownership here is 57.5%, 5.3% below the Washington figure of 62.8%.
  • The poverty rate here is 11.9%, 2.0% above the Washington figure of 9.9%.

King County (Far Southwest)--Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island vs. Washington vs. the U.S.

Every figure is a weighted estimate from the 2024 ACS PUMS. The WA and U.S. columns are the state and population-weighted national averages, for comparison.

EconomicThis PUMAWA
Median household income$90,357$99,596
Mean wage (workers)$62,737$80,850
Poverty rate11.9%9.9%
Unemployment rate3.4%4.7%
EducationThis PUMAWA
Bachelor's degree or higher29.5%41.1%
HealthThis PUMAWA
Uninsured9.9%6.5%
Private insurance58.3%70.9%
Public insurance41.4%35.4%
With a disability13.8%14.2%
CommuteThis PUMAWA
Mean commute time33 min27 min
Drove to work79.7%74.0%
Public transit to work4.9%4.1%
Worked from home10.6%16.6%
HousingThis PUMAWA
Median home value$600,000$570,000
Median gross rent$1,900$1,825
Rent as % of income34.0%30.0%
Homeownership rate57.5%62.8%
Median bedrooms33
Median rooms56
Median year built19801980
Vehicles per household1.91.9
No vehicle7.5%7.6%
Single-family detached52.5%61.2%
Broadband internet95.3%95.2%
DemographicsThis PUMAWA
Population137,3897,958,180
Average age40.139.6
Married (15+)41.2%50.2%
Hispanic or Latino15.8%15.0%
Black16.7%3.9%
Asian17.3%10.6%

King County (Far Southwest)--Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island — FAQ

What is the population of the King County (Far Southwest)--Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA?+

The King County (Far Southwest)--Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA in Washington has a population of 137,389, per the 2024 American Community Survey (ACS) PUMS.

What is the median household income in King County (Far Southwest)--Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island, WA?+

Median household income in the King County (Far Southwest)--Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA is $90,357, compared with $99,596 across Washington and $83,310 nationally.

What is a PUMA?+

A PUMA (Public Use Microdata Area) is a U.S. Census geography of roughly 100,000 or more people — the most detailed level at which ACS PUMS microdata is released. Washington contains 61 PUMAs.

Where does this King County (Far Southwest)--Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island data come from?+

These figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's 2024 ACS Public Use Microdata Sample — a de-identified, weighted sample of individual records. PUMSdata is an independent product and is not affiliated with the Census Bureau.