Federal Way, WA population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Federal Way increased by 12,421. In this period, the peak population was 100,988 in the year 2020. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 85,280 | - | - |
| 2001 | 84,963 | -317 | -0.37% |
| 2002 | 84,255 | -708 | -0.83% |
| 2003 | 83,785 | -470 | -0.56% |
| 2004 | 83,522 | -263 | -0.31% |
| 2005 | 83,552 | 30 | 0.04% |
| 2006 | 84,376 | 824 | 0.99% |
| 2007 | 84,731 | 355 | 0.42% |
| 2008 | 85,219 | 488 | 0.58% |
| 2009 | 86,171 | 952 | 1.12% |
| 2010 | 89,524 | 3,353 | 3.89% |
| 2011 | 90,696 | 1,172 | 1.31% |
| 2012 | 91,972 | 1,276 | 1.41% |
| 2013 | 92,702 | 730 | 0.79% |
| 2014 | 93,501 | 799 | 0.86% |
| 2015 | 95,347 | 1,846 | 1.97% |
| 2016 | 97,254 | 1,907 | 2.00% |
| 2017 | 97,385 | 131 | 0.13% |
| 2018 | 96,789 | -596 | -0.61% |
| 2019 | 96,200 | -589 | -0.61% |
| 2020 | 100,988 | 4,788 | 4.98% |
| 2021 | 99,324 | -1,664 | -1.65% |
| 2022 | 97,881 | -1,443 | -1.45% |
| 2023 | 97,701 | -180 | -0.18% |
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Federal Way, WA population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Federal Way's population increased by 4,244 (4.98%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Federal Way's population increased by 11,464 (12.81%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Federal Way's population decreased by 3,287 (3.25%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Federal Way's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 97,701.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Federal Way's population peaked in year 2020 at 100,988.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Federal Way's population was lowest in year 2004 at 83,522.
Federal Way, WA annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Federal Way grew year by year for 14 years and declined for 9 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Federal Way had an average annual population growth rate of 0.63% per year. Overall the population grew 14.56% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Federal Way annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.63% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Federal Way population grew the most, with an increase of 4,788 people (a 4.98% year-on-year increase)..
From 2020 to 2021 Federal Way population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 1,664 people (a 1.65% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Federal Way, WA population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Federal Way's population decreased by 1,623 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 1,443 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 180 (0.18%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Federal Way, WA changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Federal Way increased by 4,999 (5.39%). The population was highest at 100,988 in the year 2020 and lowest at 93,501 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.54%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)