Census tract · King County
Census Tract 303.11, King County, Washington
Census Tract 303.11, GEOID 53033030311, in King County, Washington, entirely within Federal Way. 5,544 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±673); the 2020 Census counted 5,093.
Residents, 2020-2024
5,544
±673 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 5,093
Median household income
$109,909
±$20,303 (90% margin)
King County: $124,746
Median home value
$523,800
±$56,556 (90% margin)
King County: $859,900
Median gross rent
$1,486
±$775 (90% margin)
King County: $2,092
Where is Census Tract 303.11?
Census Tract 303.11 is one of 495 census tracts in King County, Washington. It covers 0.73 square miles of land, 6,939 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 53033030311, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Federal Way | 100% |
4 census tracts border Census Tract 303.11: Tract 303.05 ($126,017), Tract 303.06 ($127,500), Tract 303.08 ($82,074) and Tract 303.12 ($87,972). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 303.11?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 303.11's population at 5,544 (±673) in 1,595 households; the 2020 Census counted 5,093 residents and 1,697 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 303.11 | Federal Way |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,544±673 | 99,493 |
| Households | 1,595±171 | 35,717 |
| Average household size | 3.44±0.37 | 2.76 |
| Housing units | 1,595±171 | 37,479 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 303.11?
The median resident of Census Tract 303.11 is 34.3 years old; 30.2% are under 18 and 12.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 34.6%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 34.3%. 40.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 303.11 | Federal Way |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.3±3.9 | 37.4 |
| Under 18 years | 30.2%±4.9 pts | 22.8% |
| 65 years and over | 12.4%±2.8 pts | 15.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 34.6%±10.6 pts | 20.0% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 34.3%±9.2 pts | 34.9% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 10.4%±6.2 pts | 17.8% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 12.3%±5.4 pts | 15.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 3.1%±3.4 pts | 2.9% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.6%±3.6 pts | 8.2% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.5%±2.1 pts | 0.5% |
| Born outside the United States | 40.6%±9.5 pts | 31.9% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 54.9%±10.1 pts | 42.1% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.3%±2.2 pts | 6.9% |
| With a disability | 11.4%±3.7 pts | 13.3% |
| No health insurance coverage | 16.1%±6.0 pts | 10.2% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.3%±7.6 pts | 89.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 27.1%±6.8 pts | 30.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.5%±4.7 pts | 9.6% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 96.2%±2.8 pts | 85.5% |
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 Census Tract 303.11 earn?
Half of the 1,595 households in Census Tract 303.11 earn less than $109,909 a year (±$20,303), against $124,746 across King County: 337th highest of the county's 491 tracts with a reliable estimate. 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 303.11 | Federal Way |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $109,909±$20,303 | $86,909 |
| Mean household income | $127,997±$19,792 | $110,559 |
| Per capita income | $35,470±$4,424 | $40,975 |
| People below the poverty line | 13.5%±6.8 pts | 13.0% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 27.4%±15.4 pts | 20.4% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.6%±5.8 pts | 16.6% |
| Households with a computer | 99.4%±0.8 pts | 97.1% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 99.4%±0.8 pts | 94.0% |
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 Census Tract 303.11?
Owners occupy 72.0% of Census Tract 303.11's occupied homes and renters 28.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $523,800 by its owner (±$56,556). The median renter pays $1,486 a month including utilities, and 32.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 303.11 | Federal Way |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $523,800±$56,556 | $552,800 |
| Median gross rent | $1,486±$775 | $1,797 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 32.6%±18.9 pts | 47.7% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,266±$475 | $2,351 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.0%±9.0 pts | 55.3% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 28.0%±9.0 pts | 44.7% |
| Housing units | 1,595±171 | 37,479 |
| Single-family detached homes | 79.6%±7.5 pts | 49.2% |
| Mobile homes | 0.9%±1.5 pts | 3.9% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±2.5 pts | 0.5% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.2%±1.5 pts | 8.5% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0%±2.5 pts | 1.4% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.9%±2.8 pts | 6.3% |
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 do people in Census Tract 303.11 get to work?
61.1% of Census Tract 303.11's workers drive alone and 17.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 33.4 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 303.11 | Federal Way |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.1%±4.8 pts | 65.9% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7%±3.8 pts | 5.4% |
| Drove alone to work | 61.1%±8.6 pts | 66.5% |
| Carpooled | 11.5%±4.8 pts | 12.1% |
| Public transportation | 6.6%±5.0 pts | 4.5% |
| Walked | 3.0%±2.4 pts | 2.1% |
| Worked from home | 17.9%±6.7 pts | 13.7% |
| Mean travel time to work | 33.4 min±3.6 | 32.1 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
How does Census Tract 303.11 compare with the other tracts in King County?
Among King County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 303.11 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In King County | In Federal Way |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 125th of 494 | 6th of 20 |
| Residents per square mile | 183rd of 494 | 8th of 20 |
| Median household income | 337th of 491 | 5th of 20 |
| Per capita income | 457th of 494 | 14th of 20 |
| Median home value | 432nd of 481 | 14th of 20 |
| Median gross rent | 462nd of 483 | 18th of 20 |
| Poverty rate | 80th of 316 | 10th of 14 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 441st of 494 | 12th of 20 |
| Median age | 379th of 494 | 15th of 20 |
| Owner-occupied share | 170th of 483 | 5th of 20 |
The tracts next to it on King County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 312.02 | 334th | $110,986±$10,174 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 70.02 | 335th | $110,327±$25,580 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 273 | 336th | $110,147±$17,301 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 303.11 | 337th | $109,909±$20,303 |
| Tract 112 | 338th | $109,805±$33,247 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 312.08 | 339th | $109,732±$18,713 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 75.02 | 340th | $109,471±$34,494 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 303.11?
Every figure for Census Tract 303.11 on this page has a coefficient of variation under 40%, the Census Bureau's threshold for a usable estimate.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). 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 · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections