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Tukwila, Washington
Tukwila, city, in King County, Washington. Tukwila had 22,003 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 21,798 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 21,451 (±47). GEOID 5372625.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
22,003
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 21,798 · ACS 2020-2024: 21,451 ±47
Median household income
$78,381
±$7,350 (90% margin)
Washington: $98,141
Median home value
$489,000
±$41,745 (90% margin)
Washington: $564,600
Median gross rent
$1,898
±$71 (90% margin)
Washington: $1,760
Where is Tukwila and what county is it in?
Tukwila is a city in King County, Washington. It covers 9.2 square miles of land, 2,373 residents per square mile in 2020.
Tukwila is in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Tukwila, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 22,003 people lived in Tukwila on July 1, 2025, up 1.0% since 2020, slower than Washington (+3.8%). The 2020 Census counted 21,798 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 21,451 (±47).
| Measure | Tukwila | King County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 21,451 ±47 | 2,287,171 | +1,255 |
| Households | 7,934 ±417 | 941,054 | +784 |
| Average household size | 2.68 ±0.14 | 2.39 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,522 ±462 | 1,003,284 | +928 |
Tukwila's population since 2000
From 17,181 in 2000 to 22,003 in 2025: up 28.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Tukwila as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Tukwila?
The median resident of Tukwila is 35.4 years old; 18.7% are under 18 and 12.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 26.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 24.0%. 40.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tukwila | King County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.4 ±1.1 | 37.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.7% ±2.3 pts | 19.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.0% ±1.7 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Male | 54.4% ±2.1 pts | 50.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 24.0% ±4.0 pts | 11.0% | +10.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 26.1% ±3.5 pts | 52.9% | −7.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 17.7% ±4.0 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 23.5% ±3.8 pts | 20.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±1.0 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 3.5% ±1.9 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.8% ±1.5 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 40.1% ±3.9 pts | 25.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 48.5% ±5.4 pts | 31.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.0% ±2.1 pts | 4.5% | – |
| With a disability | 10.1% ±1.8 pts | 10.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.4% ±3.0 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 82.2% ±2.7 pts | 93.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.3% ±2.9 pts | 56.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.2% ±2.0 pts | 24.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.6% ±3.4 pts | 83.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.9% ±1.3 pts | 3.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Tukwila earn?
Half of Tukwila's 7,934 households earn less than $78,381 a year (±$7,350), against $124,746 in King County and $98,141 in Washington. In 2015-2019 it was $71,500 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tukwila | King County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $78,381 ±$7,350 | $124,746 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $102,598 ±$7,046 | $176,799 | – |
| Per capita income | $39,158 ±$2,938 | $74,100 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 13.0% ±3.6 pts | 8.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.9% ±8.7 pts | 9.7% | −14.9 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 20.8% ±4.1 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.4% ±2.3 pts | 98.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.8% ±3.4 pts | 95.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Tukwila?
Owners occupy 40.4% of Tukwila's occupied homes and renters 59.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $489,000 by its owner (±$41,745). The median renter pays $1,898 a month including utilities, and 47.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tukwila | King County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $489,000 ±$41,745 | $859,900 | +$101,331 |
| Median gross rent | $1,898 ±$71 | $2,092 | +$320 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 47.7% ±7.5 pts | 37.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,572 ±$154 | $3,273 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 40.4% ±4.4 pts | 55.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 59.6% ±4.4 pts | 44.6% | – |
| Housing units | 8,522 ±462 | 1,003,284 | +928 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1% ±1.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.9% ±1.5 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 36.2% ±3.5 pts | 50.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.0% ±0.6 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0% ±0.8 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 12.5% ±3.1 pts | 14.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.6% ±1.8 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.3% ±2.6 pts | 11.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Tukwila building?
Builders took permits for 18 new housing units in Tukwila in 2025 (18 in single-family houses), 0.8 per 1,000 residents against 4.4 across Washington.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Tukwila work and get to work?
66.2% of Tukwila's workers drive alone and 12.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.4%.
| Measure | Tukwila | King County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 70.6% ±2.7 pts | 69.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.4% ±1.9 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 66.2% ±4.9 pts | 50.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.7% ±3.1 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 6.5% ±2.5 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Walked | 0.5% ±0.6 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.8% ±3.4 pts | 29.2% | +10.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.6 min ±1.2 | 27.6 min | −2.2 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Tukwila?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Tukwila, and 8 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $68,702 (Tract 282) to $89,483 (Tract 263).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 282King County | 5,049 | $68,702 |
| Tract 273King County | 7,194 | $110,147 |
| Tract 262King County | 5,618 | $76,399 |
| Tract 272King County | 3,086 | $79,871 |
| Tract 283King County | 5,902 | $115,700 |
| Tract 263King County | 1,717 | $89,483 |
| Tract 264King County | 5,844 | $79,378 |
| Tract 261.01King County | 3,726 | $91,823 |
| Tract 271King County | 4,334 | $72,386 |
| Tract 281King County | 3,043 | $68,284 |
| Tract 288.02King County | 7,389 | $59,208 |
| Tract 109King County | 1,295 | $79,750 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Tukwila) · Census block assignment files
How does Tukwila compare with other places in Washington?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Tukwila is the 1,791st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 53rd-most populous of 281 in Washington.
Tukwila ranks 267th of 387 places in Washington with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 53rd | 281 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 139th | 203 |
| Residents per square mile | 125th | 394 |
| Median household income | 267th | 387 |
| Per capita income | 261st | 393 |
| Median home value | 201st | 384 |
| Median gross rent | 110th | 351 |
| Poverty rate | 93rd | 281 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 247th | 382 |
| Median age | 306th | 394 |
| Owner-occupied share | 382nd | 388 |
| Work from home | 203rd | 307 |
| Travel time to work | 241st | 394 |
Tukwila's figures with every place in Washington (CSV)
Every place in Washington, sortable · Compare Tukwila with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Tukwila?
7 of the 57 figures for Tukwila on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Tukwila are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Tukwila.