Federal Way, WA population by race
The table below shows Federal Way's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42,024 | 42.19% |
| Black or African American | 16,351 | 16.41% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 928 | 0.93% |
| Asian | 14,973 | 15.03% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 2,283 | 2.29% |
| Some other race | 9,723 | 9.76% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 13,332 | 13.38% |
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Federal Way population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Federal Way has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Federal Way's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Federal Way population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 42.19% are white, 16.41% are Black or African American, 0.93% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 15.03% are Asian, 2.29% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 9.76% are some other race and 13.38% are multiracial.
Federal Way 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is no majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of any race in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Federal Way is White with a population of 42,024 (42.19% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 13,332 (13.38% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Federal Way, WA
By ethnicity, 18,321 (18.39% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 81,293 (81.61% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Federal Way, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 38,113 (46.88% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Federal Way, WA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Federal Way's Non-Hispanic population.
Federal Way Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 38,113 | 46.88% |
| Black or African American alone | 16,105 | 19.81% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 611 | 0.75% |
| Asian alone | 14,824 | 18.24% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 2,268 | 2.79% |
| Some other race alone | 579 | 0.71% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 8,793 | 10.82% |
Among the Hispanic population in Federal Way, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 13,178 (71.93% of the total Hispanic population).
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Federal Way, WA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Federal Way's Hispanic population.
Federal Way Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 13,178 | 71.93% |
| Puerto Rican | 636 | 3.47% |
| Cuban | 56 | 0.31% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 4,451 | 24.29% |
Things to know
What percentage of Federal Way, WA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 18.39% of Federal Way population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Federal Way, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 13,178 (71.93% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Federal Way, WA have?
Federal Way, WA has 16,351 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 16.41% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Federal Way is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Federal Way, WA?
With 81.61% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Federal Way.
That being said, with a 16.41% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Federal Way.
What is the majority race in Federal Way, WA?
With a population of 42,024 (42.19% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Federal Way.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Federal Way, with 16.41% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
