Population 21,696 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Tukwila
Household size in Tukwila
| Period | Tukwila | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.59 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.75 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.78 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.66 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.07 | +0.09 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Tukwila average 2.66 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Household size has crept up from 2.59 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the southeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Tukwila
| Period | Tukwila | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.2 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.5 | 38.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.1 | 38.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.9 | 38.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.7 | +1.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Tukwila is young: half of its residents are under 34.9, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults and children. The median age has climbed from 33.2 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Tukwila
| Period | Tukwila | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.8% | 10.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.5% | 10.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.9% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.8% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in Tukwila than nationally: 12.8%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 4.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Tukwila
Renters in Tukwila
| Period | Tukwila | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 56.2% | 37.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 60.6% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 62.9% | 39.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 59.3% | 40.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Tukwila rent: 59.3% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Just over a third of owners (35.6%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.1 points, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Tukwila
| Period | Tukwila | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Tukwila: 6.7% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The Seattle area as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy has fallen 3.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Tukwila
| Period | Tukwila | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1969 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1967 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +13 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Tukwila are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1982, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1969 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the north has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Tukwila
| Period | Tukwila | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $944 | $1,162 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,022 | $1,284 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,394 | $1,644 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,958 | $2,193 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,014 | +$1,031 | +$858 | +$606 |
The median renter in Tukwila pays $1,958 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in the Seattle area overall ($2,193). Rent has climbed $1,014 a month since 2006–10, up 107%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 36.7% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Tukwila
Bachelor's degrees in Tukwila
| Period | Tukwila | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.7% | 36.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.5% | 38.0% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.0% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.4% | 46.3% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.7 pts | +9.6 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Tukwila than nationally: 30.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 11.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the west.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Tukwila
| Period | Tukwila | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.6% | 91.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.0% | 91.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 79.8% | 92.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 82.4% | 93.1% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in six adults in Tukwila never finished high school, well above the national share: only 82.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 2.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people, only 16 have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Tukwila
| Period | Tukwila | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Tukwila: 7.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people, only 21 have higher unemployment. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Tukwila compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tukwila | 2.66 | 34.9 | 12.8% | 59.3% | 6.7% | 1982 | $1,958 | 30.4% | 82.4% | 7.7% |
| Bryn Mawr-Skyway | 2.81 | 40.7 | 14.2% | 42.7% | 8.1% | 1971 | $2,050 | 34.5% | 87.1% | 7.0% |
| SeaTac | 2.74 | 37.0 | 11.9% | 52.8% | 7.8% | 1977 | $1,779 | 28.0% | 84.9% | 8.6% |
| Boulevard Park | 2.93 | 31.1 | 23.0% | 53.2% | 14.7% | 1973 | $1,952 | 21.6% | 77.2% | 5.4% |
| Burien | 2.63 | 40.6 | 13.6% | 43.6% | 9.2% | 1966 | $1,968 | 34.6% | 86.7% | 6.9% |
| White Center | 2.60 | 37.5 | 16.1% | 45.0% | 6.7% | 1977 | $1,721 | 32.8% | 85.5% | 4.4% |
| Normandy Park | 2.58 | 45.3 | 4.0% | 19.1% | 9.7% | 1962 | $2,218 | 59.3% | 97.7% | 2.7% |
| Renton | 2.65 | 38.3 | 11.2% | 45.9% | 6.3% | 1984 | $2,243 | 38.2% | 88.5% | 5.0% |
| Des Moines | 2.88 | 37.8 | 14.0% | 39.9% | 5.5% | 1974 | $1,903 | 29.6% | 87.4% | 7.0% |
| East Hill-Meridian | 2.94 | 40.6 | 10.2% | 25.5% | 4.6% | 1984 | $2,227 | 34.0% | 90.0% | 5.7% |
| Newcastle | 2.46 | 38.2 | 5.1% | 38.2% | 6.6% | 2001 | $2,677 | 67.7% | 97.8% | 5.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Tukwila. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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