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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
| White | 39.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.2% |
| Asian | 30.1% |
| 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%.
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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.