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Airway Heights, Washington Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Airway Heights, Washington is 10,766 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 120th-largest city in Washington. The median household income is $64,659, the median home value is $286,900, and the median age is 32.9.

The population has grown 58.0% since 2010 (7,563 → 11,950).

10,766

Population

1791

People / sq mi

$64,659

Median Income

$286,900

Median Home Value

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Airway Heights covers 6.0 sq mi of land at 1791 people per square mile.

About Airway Heights, WA

Homeownership is the standout figure in Airway Heights: 33.1% of homes are owner-occupied, lower than the national rate. With 10,766 residents, Airway Heights is a city in Washington.

The typical household here earns about $64,659, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 17.1%, above the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $286,900, with typical rent around $1,313.

Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 20.2%, below the national 35.0%. Just 6.0% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 22 minutes each way.

Airway Heights city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Airway Heights city had a population of 7,563 in 2010 and 11,950 in 2024, a 58.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 11,950 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 3.41%.

2024 · 12K20102024
Airway Heights city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

11,950

Population (2024)

7,563

Population (2010)

11,950

Peak (2024)

3.41%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
20107,563
20117,731
20127,775
20137,832
20147,913
20158,020
20168,065
20178,115
20189,126
20199,485
202010,793
202110,714
202211,015
202311,633
202411,950

Race & Ethnicity

White63.1%
Black or African American7.5%
Asian0.1%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)7.4%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$64,659

Median Household Income

$28,318

Per Capita Income

17.1%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$286,900

Median Home Value

$1,313

Median Rent

33.1%

Owner-Occupied

Education

91.5%

High School+

20.2%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.6%

Drive Alone

83.8%

Public Transit

6.0%

Work From Home

22.3 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

37.0%

Foreign Born

83.2%

Non-English at Home

11.3%

Veterans

18.5%

With Disability

94.0%

Health Insurance

95.2%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management22.5%
Education, Health Care & Social Services9.9%
Manufacturing9.1%
Retail Trade8.3%
Public Administration8.3%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate7.5%
Information5.4%
Construction4.9%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.9%
Transportation & Warehousing2.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Airway Heights, Washington has a population of 10,766 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 120th-largest city in Washington.

The median household income in Airway Heights, Washington is $64,659, with 17.1% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Airway Heights, Washington is $286,900, with median monthly rent at $1,313 and a homeownership rate of 33.1%.

The median age in Airway Heights, Washington is 32.9 years. The population is 61.7% male and 38.3% female.

The population has grown 58.0% since 2010 (7,563 → 11,950).

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.