Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Tukwila, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

21,451

Median Agei

35.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

26.1%5,597

Hispanic/Latino

24%5,145

Asian

23.5%5,040

Black

17.7%3,806

Two or More

3.8%810

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

3.5%759

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.3%272

Other

0.1%22

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.5%861

High School Diploma

21.3%3,304

Some College (<1 yr)

6.2%964

Some College (1+ yr)

12.4%1,924

Associate's Degree

11.4%1,775

Bachelor's Degree

18.1%2,809

Master's Degree

6.3%980

Professional Degree

0.4%66

Doctorate

0.5%77

HS or Higher

82.2%

BA or Higher

25.3%

Graduate+

7.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$489,000

Median Renti

$1,898

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

40.4%3,208

Renter-Occupied

59.6%4,726

Total Units

8,522

Homeownership

40.4%

Vacancy Rate

6.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.5%80

$50K–$100K

0.1%2

$100K–$150K

0.2%8

$150K–$200K

3.3%106

$200K–$300K

10%322

$300K–$500K

35.8%1,150

$500K–$1M

45.1%1,448

$1M+

2.9%92

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

414

$1,250–$1,500

193

$1,500–$2,000

1,973

$2,000+

1,870

Year Built

2020 or later

1%83

2010–2019

12.5%1,064

2000–2009

7%596

1990–1999

11.8%1,005

1980–1989

19.5%1,661

1970–1979

12%1,024

1960–1969

16.5%1,404

1950–1959

4.9%418

1940–1949

8.2%701

1939 or earlier

6.6%566

Heating Fuel

Electricity

71.3%5,660

Utility Gas

22.2%1,761

Fuel Oil

2.4%187

Bottled/LP Gas

1.8%146

Wood

1.4%112

No Fuel

0.7%52

Other

0.2%16

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$78,381

Mean Household Incomei

$102,598

Per Capita Incomei

$39,158

Poverty Ratei

12.8%

Unemploymenti

6.3%

Labor Forcei

12,679

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.5%277

$10K–$15K

3.6%282

$15K–$20K

0.7%55

$20K–$25K

2.5%197

$25K–$30K

2.1%165

$30K–$35K

1.6%125

$35K–$40K

2.3%186

$40K–$45K

2.8%221

$45K–$50K

5.3%418

$50K–$60K

6.4%504

$60K–$75K

15.4%1,223

$75K–$100K

18%1,430

$100K–$125K

10%792

$125K–$150K

8.3%658

$150K–$200K

10.3%816

$200K+

7.4%585

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

383

Residentsi

948

Avg. Tenant Renti

$497/mo

Programs in this community

Public Housing61 homes97% occupied$313/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers323 homes101% occupied$532/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $78,381/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $24K/yr

86.2%

Very low income$24K–$39K/yr

10.4%

Low income$39K–$63K/yr

3.4%

Who Receives This Housing

59.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

73.4% of subsidized households are minority

36.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

48.1% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

8,60240.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,780

Philippines

816

India

189

China

117

Guatemala

Canada

Poland

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

11,446

Avg. Commutei

24.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

11,801

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,044(6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

87.6%Insured

12.4%Uninsured