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Federal Way School District

Federal Way School District is a unified school district in Washington with a community population of 150,308. The median household income is $93,232 and the median age is 37.2.

150,308

Population

4239

People / sq mi

$93,232

Median Income

37.2

Median Age

Federal Way School District covers 35 sq mi of land at 4239.3 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White39.7%
Black or African American0.2%
Asian30.1%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.1%

Economy & Income

$93,232

Median Household Income

$41,650

Per Capita Income

9.5%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment

Housing

$567,200

Median Home Value

$1,830

Median Rent

60.0%

Homeownership

Education Attainment

87.4%

High School+

29.7%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Federal Way School District serves a community with a population of 150,308 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Washington.

The median household income in Federal Way School District is $93,232, with a per capita income of $41,650. The poverty rate is 9.5%.

Federal Way School District is 39.7% White, 0.2% Black or African American, 30.1% Asian, and 0.1% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.

In Federal Way School District, 87.4% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.

The median home value in Federal Way School District is $567,200, with a median rent of $1,830. The homeownership rate is 60.0%.

Data for Federal Way School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 5302820).

Federal Way School District stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US school districts, at roughly 4,239 people per square mile. Federal Way School District is a school district in Washington with a population of 150,308.

Median household income is $93,232, above the US median of $78,538. About 9.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Housing is expensive: the median home is worth $567,200, with typical rent around $1,830.

29.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%.

That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Federal Way School District: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.

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