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Population Review

Issaquah, Washington Population 2026

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

The population of Issaquah, Washington is 39,472 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 33rd-largest city in Washington. The median household income is $153,786, the median home value is $934,100, and the median age is 37.2.

The population has grown 29.8% since 2010 (30,555 → 39,664).

39,472

Population

3254

People / sq mi

$153,786

Median Income

$934,100

Median Home Value

Issaquah covers 12.1 sq mi of land at 3254 people per square mile.

About Issaquah, WA

Issaquah is a city in Washington with a population of 39,472. It ranks #33 among cities in Washington by population. The median age is 37.2, younger than the national median. The population is 49.5% male and 50.5% female.

The median household income in Issaquah is $153,786, above the US median of $74,580. 5.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $934,100, with monthly rent averaging $2,484. The homeownership rate of 58.7% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Issaquah reflects 69.6% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 36.7% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 27.0 minutes each way.

Issaquah city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Issaquah city had a population of 30,555 in 2010 and 39,664 in 2024, a 29.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 40,103 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 1.90%.

2020 · 40K20102024

39,664

Population (2024)

30,555

Population (2010)

40,103

Peak (2020)

1.90%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201030,555
201131,933
201232,607
201333,469
201434,002
201536,031
201637,358
201737,696
201839,229
201939,509
202040,103
202139,552
202239,344
202339,338
202439,664

Race & Ethnicity

White58.0%
Black or African American1.7%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.5%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$153,786

Median Household Income

$89,767

Per Capita Income

5.5%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$934,100

Median Home Value

$2,484

Median Rent

58.7%

Owner-Occupied

Education

97.7%

High School+

69.6%

Bachelor's+

Commute

3.5%

Drive Alone

49.7%

Public Transit

36.7%

Work From Home

27.0 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

38.1%

Foreign Born

68.8%

Non-English at Home

5.9%

Veterans

8.2%

With Disability

98.5%

Health Insurance

99.1%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Finance, Insurance & Real Estate26.4%
Professional, Scientific & Management16.2%
Transportation & Warehousing8.3%
Education, Health Care & Social Services7.1%
Information6.2%
Manufacturing5.5%
Retail Trade4.1%
Construction3.3%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services2.8%
Public Administration2.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Issaquah, Washington has a population of 39,472 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 33rd-largest city in Washington.

The median household income in Issaquah, Washington is $153,786, with 5.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Issaquah, Washington is $934,100, with median monthly rent at $2,484 and a homeownership rate of 58.7%.

The median age in Issaquah, Washington is 37.2 years. The population is 49.5% male and 50.5% female.

The population has grown 29.8% since 2010 (30,555 → 39,664).

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

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