The map below shows majority race by area in Federal Way, as self-identified on the US census. Darker shades indicate a larger racial majority in that neighborhood. This page also contains data and maps on Federal Way racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Federal Way overall is white, making up 36.1% of residents. The next most-common racial group is black at 22.9%. There are more white people in the north areas of the city. People who identify as black are most likely to be living in the northeast places. The data below shows how many people identify themselves as each of the following races, which most Americans base on their family's national origin:
Race in Federal Way
Self-Identified Race |
Federal Way, WA Population |
|---|---|
White |
36.1% |
Hispanic |
17.0% |
Black |
22.9% |
Asian |
11.5% |
Native American |
0.6% |
Other |
11.9% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Federal Way, WA
The map below shows diversity in Federal Way. Areas in green are more diverse, while areas in red are much less diverse. Diversity, in this case, means a mixture of people with different race and ethnicity living close to one another. For example, all-black and all-white areas in the city would both be considered lacking diversity.
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Federal Way Diversity Score
100
With a diversity score of 100 out of 100, Federal Way is much more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Federal Way's proper boundaries is to the southeast of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of Federal Way.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.