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
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Issaquah covers 12.1 sq mi of land at 3254 people per square mile.
About Issaquah, WA
What sets Issaquah apart is where people work — remote work is unusually prominent here, at 36.7% versus 14.0% nationally. Issaquah is a city in Washington with a population of 39,472. It ranks #33 among cities in Washington by population.
Earnings sit at the high end: a median household income of $153,786, above the US median of $78,538. About 5.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Real estate commands a premium here — a median home value of $934,100, with typical rent around $2,484.
Issaquah is among the best-educated US cities: 69.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national 35.0%. Remote work is widespread — 36.7% of workers stay home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 27 minutes each way.
The remote-work concentration is telling in Issaquah — it skews toward higher-income, college-educated workers and reshapes both commute patterns and housing demand.
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%.
39,664
Population (2024)
30,555
Population (2010)
40,103
Peak (2020)
1.90%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 30,555 |
| 2011 | 31,933 |
| 2012 | 32,607 |
| 2013 | 33,469 |
| 2014 | 34,002 |
| 2015 | 36,031 |
| 2016 | 37,358 |
| 2017 | 37,696 |
| 2018 | 39,229 |
| 2019 | 39,509 |
| 2020 | 40,103 |
| 2021 | 39,552 |
| 2022 | 39,344 |
| 2023 | 39,338 |
| 2024 | 39,664 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 58.0% |
| Black or African American | 1.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
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 Estate | 26.4% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 16.2% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 8.3% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.1% |
| Information | 6.2% |
| Manufacturing | 5.5% |
| Retail Trade | 4.1% |
| Construction | 3.3% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 2.8% |
| Public Administration | 2.3% |
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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).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.