Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA

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2021 Population

133,917

3.25% 1-year growth

US Senator

Patty Murray

Democratic Party

US Senator

Maria Cantwell

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

37.8

0.532% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

11.6%

9.93% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$72,177

6.5% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$402,200

7.74% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

62,226

2.38% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA had a population of 134k people with a median age of 37.8 and a median household income of $72,177. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA grew from 129,707 to 133,917, a 3.25% increase and its median household income grew from $67,769 to $72,177, a 6.5% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA are White (Non-Hispanic) (44.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (14.4%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (12.3%), Other (Hispanic) (8.99%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (8.26%).

33.7% of the households in Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

87% of the residents in Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in King County (Far Southwest)--Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA are Highline College (1,083 degrees awarded in 2021) and Highlights Beauty Schools (407708) (76 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA was $402,200, and the homeownership rate was 56.2%.

Most people in Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 33.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA was 2 cars per household.

Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA borders Duwamish & Beacon Hill PUMA, WA, Peninsula Region & Tacoma City (West) PUMA, WA, Tacoma (Port) & Bonney Lake (Northwest) Cities PUMA, WA, Seattle City (Northwest) PUMA, WA, Queen Anne & Magnolia PUMA, WA, Shoreline, Kenmore & Bothell (South) Cities PUMA, WA, Burien, SeaTac, Tukwila Cities & White Center PUMA, WA, Kent City PUMA, WA, Auburn City & Lakeland PUMA, WA, Edmonds, Lynnwood & Mountlake Terrace Cities PUMA, WA, Marysville & Arlington Cities PUMA, WA, and Bainbridge Island City & Silverdale PUMA, WA.

United States Washington

Population & Diversity

Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA is home to a population of 134k people, from which 87% are citizens. As of 2021, 24.8% of Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA residents were born outside of the country (33.2k people).

In 2021, there were 3.11 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (59.9k people) in Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 19.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 16.5k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA are Spanish (15,137 households), Korean (3,075 households), and Swahili or Other Languages of Central, Eastern, & Southern Africa (2,949 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

67,333

Women

50.3%

66,546

Men

49.7%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 133,879 inhabitants, with 49.7% men, and 50.3% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

87%

2021 Citizenship

86.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 87% of Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA was 86.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA

White (Non-Hispanic)
59.9k ± 2.48k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
19.3k ± 2.05k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
16.5k ± 1.31k

16.7%

Hispanic Population

22.4k people

16.7% of the people in Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA are hispanic (22.4k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
6,297 ± 1,902 people
Korea
2,687 ± 1,260 people
Vietnam
2,408 ± 1,194 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA was Mexico, the natal country of 6,297 Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA residents, followed by Korea with 2,687 and Vietnam with 2,408.

Foreign-Born Population

24.8%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

33.2k people

24.7%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

32k people

As of 2021, 24.8% of Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA residents (33.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA was 24.7%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
15,137 households (12.1%)
Korean
3,075 households (2.45%)
Swahili or Other Languages of Central, Eastern, & Southern Africa
2,949 households (2.35%)

33.7% of the households in Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA was Spanish. 12.1% of the households in Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,960 ± 271
Gulf War (2001-)
1,483 ± 295
Gulf War (1990s)
1,146 ± 322

Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.32 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA employs 62.2k people. The largest industries in Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA are Construction (5,871 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,858 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,517 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($112,675), Scientific research & development services ($111,660), and Aircraft & parts manufacturing ($107,162).

Males in Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA have an average income that is 1.24 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,306. The income inequality in Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.435, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

28,472

Women

46.8%

32,308

Men

53.2%

The workforce of Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA in 2020 was 60,780 people, with 46.8% woman, and 53.2% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA.

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Occupations

62.2k

2021 Value

2.38%

1 Year growth

± 2.38%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA grew at a rate of 2.38%, from 60.8k employees to 62.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA, are Other managers (1,776 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,742 people), and Customer service representatives (1,487 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Washington (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

62.2k

2021 Value

2.38%

1 Year growth

± 2.38%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA grew at a rate of 2.38%, from 60.8k employees to 62.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA, are Construction (5,871 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,858 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,517 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA, though some of these residents may live in Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,743

Median earning men ± $2,194

$37,784

Median earning women ± $1,625

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($70,815), Manufacturing ($65,544), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($58,958).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($79,221), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($56,500), and Public Administration ($55,000).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Washington. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Washington.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Washington to other states, or from other states to Washington.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Washington product (by dollars) was Misc. mfg. prods. with $42.2B, followed by Mixed freight ($36.4B) and Electronics ($33.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Washington products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$416B

2020 Value in Washington

$982B

Projected 2050 Value in Washington

136% growth

In 2020, total outbound Washington trade was $416B. This is expected to increase 136% to $982B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Washington trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Washington to other states, or from other states to Washington.

Most Common Trade Partners

Oregon
$34.7B
California
$26.5B
Texas
$12.9B

In 2020, the top outbound Washington domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Oregon with $34.7B, followed by California with $26.5B and Texas and $12.9B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Washington shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 58% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.97%).

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing the state of Washington. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (58%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (38.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.97%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 58% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.97%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Washington for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Washington

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Patty Murray

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 1993

Maria Cantwell

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing Washington.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Washington over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Washington

Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Washington have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA awarded 1,159 degrees. The student population of Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,861 male students and 3,323 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA are White (341 and 31.5%), followed by Asian (240 and 22.2%), Hispanic or Latino (141 and 13%), and Black or African American (126 and 11.6%).

The largest universities in Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA by number of degrees awarded are Highline College (1,083 and 93.4%) and Highlights Beauty Schools (407708) (76 and 6.56%).

The most popular majors in King County (Far Southwest)--Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (521 and 45%), Registered Nursing (142 and 12.3%), and General Cosmetology (74 and 6.38%).

The median tuition cost in King County (Far Southwest)--Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA for a public four year colleges is $3,445 for in-state students and $3,445 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 5,184 students enrolled in Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA, 35.9% men and 64.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,363 records, of which 66.5% were women and 33.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
521 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
142 degree-majors awarded
General Business
67 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in King County (Far Southwest)--Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 521 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in King County (Far Southwest)--Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Highline College
1,083 degrees awarded
Highlights Beauty Schools (407708)
76 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Highline College with 1,083 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 373 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA, which is 0.475 times less than the 786 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 341 degrees mean that there were 1.42 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 240 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($3,445) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($899) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($930) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 1.52% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.84% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (28.3k), Some college (24.6k), and Bachelors Degree (20.4k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA was $402,200 in 2021, which is 1.64 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $373,300 to $402,200, a 7.74% increase. The homeownership rate in Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA is 56.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA have an average commute time of 33.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA is $72,177. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA was Sammamish, Issaquah, Mercer Island & Newcastle Cities PUMA, WA with a value of $166,625, followed by Snoqualmie City, Cottage Lake, Union Hill & Novelty Hill PUMA, WA and Greater Bellevue City PUMA, WA, with respective values of $151,191 and $141,516.

Housing

Property

$402,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$9,057

$28,081

Median Property Taxes

±$1,225

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

56.2%

Homeownership

2021

64.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 56.2% of the housing units in Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 56.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA was Sammamish, Issaquah, Mercer Island & Newcastle Cities PUMA, WA with a value of $166,625, followed by Snoqualmie City, Cottage Lake, Union Hill & Novelty Hill PUMA, WA and Greater Bellevue City PUMA, WA, with respective values of $151,191 and $141,516.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$72,177

Median Household Income

± $2,961

50k

Number of Households

± 1,870

In 2021, the median household income of the 50k households in Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA grew to $72,177 from the previous year's value of $67,769.

The following chart displays the households in Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.435

2021 Wage GINI in Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA

0.422

2020 Wage GINI in Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA

In 2021, the income inequality in Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA was 0.435 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.97% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (68.1%)
Carpooled (11.1%)
Worked At Home (10.7%)

In 2021, 68.1% of workers in Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.1%) and those who worked at home (10.7%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

33.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA have a longer commute time (33.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 4.6% of the workforce in Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA (15.4k out of 133k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

90.9% of the population of Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA has health coverage, with 44.6% on employee plans, 24.3% on Medicaid, 10.8% on Medicare, 10.1% on non-group plans, and 1.09% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Washington see 1176 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.676% decrease from the previous year (1184 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1196 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 229 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,176 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Washington

Primary care physicians in Washington see an average of 1,176 patients per year. This represents a 0.676% decrease from the previous year (1,184 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Washington in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.2% under 18 years, 21.6% between 18 and 34 years, 39.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.13%

Uninsured

44.6%

Employer Coverage

24.3%

Medicaid

10.8%

Medicare

10.1%

Non-Group

1.09%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA declined by 6.61% from 9.77% to 9.13%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.