Tukwila, WA β€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

King County Β· Washington

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Tukwila based on 8 key metrics β€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Tukwila
National Avg
Washington Avg
Population: 63Income: 54Home Value: 46Safety: 100Education: 25Median Age: 58Climate: 50Cost of Living: 76

Quick Stats

Population

21,479

2023 ACS

Median Income

$80,534

2023

Median Home Value

$462,800

2023

Median Rent

$1,786

2023

Median Age

35.0

Unemployment

6.4%

Cost of Living Index

151.6

100 = national avg

Tukwila is a city in King County, Washington, with a population of 21,479 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Tukwila is one of the communities in Washington.

The median household income in Tukwila is $80,534, and the median home value is $462,800. The cost of living index is 151.6 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,786 per month. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, and the median age is 35.0 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

21,479

Male

11,529

53.7%

Female

9,950

46.3%

Median Age

35.0

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

17.3%

High School or Higher

37.2%

Foreign Born

38.1%

Veterans

4.4%

Married

38.5%

Avg Household Size

2.7

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.732

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

31.8%

Foreign Born

38.1%

White
31.8%
Black
17.5%
Asian
23.0%
Native American
0.9%
Pacific Islander
3.7%
Two or More
9.5%
Other
13.5%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

23.4%

5,030 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

76.6%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
4,235 (84.2%)
Puerto Rican
157 (3.1%)
Cuban
24 (0.5%)
Salvadoran
421 (8.4%)
Guatemalan
39 (0.8%)
Ecuadorian
61 (1.2%)
Peruvian
30 (0.6%)
Other Hispanic
64 (1.3%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
252 (5.1%)
Chinese
246 (5.0%)
Filipino
1,064 (21.5%)
Vietnamese
1,581 (32.0%)
Korean
31 (0.6%)
Japanese
88 (1.8%)
Pakistani
17 (0.3%)
Cambodian
276 (5.6%)
Thai
45 (0.9%)
Laotian
90 (1.8%)
Other Asian
1,255 (25.4%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
8 (1.0%)
Samoan
458 (58.3%)
Chamorro
134 (17.0%)
Fijian
12 (1.5%)
Other Pacific Islander
174 (22.1%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
204 (100.0%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

20,346

English Only

52.7%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

3,137 speakers

Limited English

22.0%

Language Distribution

Spanish
3,137 (15.4%)
Other Languages
2,023 (9.9%)
Other Asian
1,285 (6.3%)
Vietnamese
1,042 (5.1%)
Other Indo-European
669 (3.3%)
Tagalog
543 (2.7%)
Arabic
403 (2.0%)
Slavic Languages
261 (1.3%)
Chinese
156 (0.8%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
66 (0.3%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

78.0%

Limited English Proficiency

22.0%

Spanish
41.3% limited English
Other Languages
34.6% limited English
Other Asian
53.8% limited English
Vietnamese
60.1% limited English
Other Indo-European
54.9% limited English
Tagalog
58.4% limited English
Arabic
56.1% limited English
Slavic Languages
48.7% limited English
Chinese
76.9% limited English
German
15.2% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

946

4.4% of population

Disability Rate

19.8%

187 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$60,893

Unemployment Rate

17.6%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
25.9%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
29.5%
Vietnam
17.5%
Korea
1.0%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
3.4%
35-54
40.9%
55-64
13.6%
65-74
13.8%
75+
28.2%

Male Veterans

904

95.6%

Female Veterans

42

4.4%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$60,893

Non-Veteran Income

$43,463

Difference

$17,430

40.1% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

187

Without Disability

759

Disability Rate

19.8%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

8,493

#1 Ancestry

Sub-Saharan African

8.3% (1,790)

#2 Ancestry

German

5.9% (1,276)

#3 Ancestry

English

4.0% (854)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Sub-Saharan African
8.3%
German
5.9%
English
4.0%
Irish
3.8%
American
2.0%
Afghan
1.8%
Norwegian
1.7%
Arab
1.6%
Swedish
1.5%
Scottish
1.3%
Dutch
1.2%
Italian
1.0%
European
1.0%
French
0.9%
Polish
0.6%
Scotch-Irish
0.5%
Danish
0.4%
West Indian
0.4%
British
0.3%
Jamaican
0.3%

Families & Households

Total Households

7,918

Family Households

4,731

59.7%

Married Couples

3,335

42.1%

Non-Family Households

3,187

40.3%

Single Mother Households

708

8.9%

Single Father Households

688

8.7%

Living Alone

2,347

29.6%

Children Under 18

Total Children

3,419

In Married Couple

2,386

69.8%

With Single Mother

555

16.2%

With Single Father

478

14.0%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$93,341

Married Couple Income

$114,154

Single Mother Income

$65,755

Single Father Income

$73,196

Avg Family Size

2.7

Avg Non-Family Size

2.6

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

471

Grandparents Responsible

91

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$80,534

+10% vs national

Per Capita Income

$38,521

+4% vs national

Poverty Rate

12.3%

-9% vs national

Gini Index

0.3872

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

6.4%

+23% vs national

SNAP Recipients

20.1%

of households

How Tukwila Compares

Tukwila vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. Tukwila is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Tukwila. The median household income here is $80,534.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
8.3%
$25-50K
14.0%
$50-75K
24.0%
$75-100K
14.6%
$100-150K
22.3%
$150-200K
10.0%
$200K+
6.7%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

6.4%

+21% vs WA avg

Labor Force

12,855

Employed

11,973

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

17.3%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

37.2%

of adults 25+

Median Age

35.0

Work from Home

12.1%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

151.6

100 = national avg

+51.6 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$66,704

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$157,663

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
211.7
Food
111.6
Transportation
123.1
Healthcare
109.2
Utilities
129.3

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$2,146

per month

2 Bedroom

$2,501

per month

The median household income in Tukwila, WA is $80,534, which is 10.0% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $38,521. The poverty rate of 12.3% is higher than the WA state average of 10.4%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.3872, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, compared to the state average of 5.3%. The labor force is 12,855. 17.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 66.8% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 151.6, which is 51.6% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 211.7. A single adult needs to earn approximately $66,704 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin β€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$550,000

Median List Price

$549,950

Price Per Sq Ft

$327

Days on Market

84

Active Inventory

26

Months of Supply

2.9

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$557,556

ZHVI β€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$2,013

ZORI β€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

22.2%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

57.1%

Sale-to-List Ratio

99.3%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
22.2%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
57.1%
Listings with Price Drops
23.1%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price ↑ 12.2%List Price ↓ 6.0%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

9

New Listings

17

Pending Sales

14

Homes Sold ↓ 10.0%New Listings ↑ 0.0%Pending ↓ 6.7%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$327

Median List $/SF

$369

Sale $/SF ↑ 6.9%List $/SF ↑ 5.1%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Tukwila vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. Tukwila is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$462,800

Median Rent

$1,786

Total Housing Units

8,431

Vacancy Rate

6.1%

Owner Occupied

40.4%

Renter Occupied

59.6%

Median Property Tax

$4,278

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,751

Housing Types

Single Family
40.6%
Multi-Family
58.1%
Mobile Home
1.2%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$4,278

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.92%

of home value

Median Home Value

$462,800

Estimated Mean Tax

$4,483

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($4,278) by the median home value ($462,800). In Tukwila, WA, this works out to an effective rate of 0.92%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Tukwila, WA is $550,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 84 days on the market. 22.2% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 2.9 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $327. Zillow's observed rent index is $2,013/month. About 40.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1978. There are 8,431 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $4,278. The effective tax rate is 0.92%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

9.27

per 1,000 residents

+256% vs national

Property Crime Rate

152.44

per 1,000 residents

+786% vs national

Total Crimes

3,385

2024

Violent Clearance

18%

cases solved

Property Clearance

20%

cases solved

YoY Change

+10.3%

violent crime rate

worsening vs 2023

How Tukwila Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Tukwila vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. Tukwila is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent ↑ 23.5%Property ↓ 8.2%2015 β†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Tukwila police solve 35% of aggravated assault cases but only 0% of murder cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent30.140.0%
RapeViolent271.293.7%
RobberyViolent733.491.4%
Aggravated AssaultViolent914.3535.2%
BurglaryProperty1768.413.4%
Larceny/TheftProperty2,418115.5125.8%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty59728.520.7%

Tukwila, WA reported 194 violent crimes and 3,191 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 9.27 per 1,000 residents is 256.4% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 18% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 2,418 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 36.3% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20241943,1919.27152.44
20231783,8058.40179.56
20221674,2937.78199.93
20211653,3278.10163.34
20201512,9537.37144.17
20191583,3507.73163.90
20181493,4137.34168.23
20171552,6287.68130.21
20161703,1348.42155.19
20151513,3427.51166.14

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

99.7

Very High

Expected Annual Loss

99.7

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

14.8

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

87.4

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

34

Public Assistance

$817.0M

Individual Assistance

$3.3M

Most Common Type

Flood

16 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $981.2M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Floo… β†’FloodDec 2025β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Straight-line Wind… β†’Severe StormApr 2024$817Kβ€”
Bolt Creek Fire β†’FireSep 2022β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Floo… β†’Mud/LandslideJan 2022$16.4Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storm, Straight-line Winds… β†’Winter StormApr 2021$253Kβ€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and… β†’FloodApr 2020$8.8Mβ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic β†’BiologicalMar 2020$702.6M$2.4M
Covid-19 β†’BiologicalMar 2020β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslid… β†’FloodApr 2017$5.8Mβ€”
Wildfires and Mudslides β†’FireOct 2015$1.7Mβ€”
Flooding and Mudslides β†’Mud/LandslideApr 2014$26Kβ€”
Severe Winter Storm, Flooding, Landslide… β†’Severe StormMar 2012$8.4Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storm, Flooding, Landslide… β†’Severe StormMar 2011$5.1Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storm and Record and Near … β†’Severe StormMar 2009$5.7Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storm, Landslides, Mudslid… β†’FloodJan 2009$11.0M$107K
Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and… β†’Severe StormDec 2007$4.0M$573K
Severe Winter Storm, Landslides, and Mud… β†’Severe StormFeb 2007$12.1Mβ€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and… β†’Severe StormDec 2006$4.1M$128K
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation β†’Coastal StormSep 2005β€”β€”
Severe Storms and Flooding β†’Severe StormNov 2003$688K$64K

Showing 20 of 39 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

3,366

Total Claims Paid

$62,563,000

Avg Claim Payout

$18,587

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

120

Federal Funding

$55,125,859

Properties Protected

472

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

2.98

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
205.6: Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic19$9,002,250
202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine17$8,436,476
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine16$8,361,399
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan13$1,086,823
205.4: Non Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic5$1,558,304

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Tukwila has a very high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, avalanche, landslide. The area has had 34 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (16 declarations). 3,366 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $817,049,232 in public assistance recovery funding. $3,306,152 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 120 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

25.7%

10.4pp below the national average

Depression Rate

22.7%

0.8pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.3%

2.6pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

11.0%

near the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

34.0%

Arthritis

19.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.7%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

16.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.7%

Loneliness

β€”

Lack of Support

β€”

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

25.5%

Mobility

9.5%

Cognitive

14.1%

Hearing

4.7%

Vision

4.7%

Self-Care

3.3%

Independent Living

6.8%

Tukwila has an obesity rate of 25.7%, which is 10.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.7%, 0.8pp below the national average. About 11.0% of adults lack health insurance. 68.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

2.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

4.0 mi

Highline Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Highline Medical Center4.0 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Valley Medical Center4.0 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Seattle Va Medical Center (Va Puget Sound Healthcare System)4.3 miAcute Care - Veterans Administration5/5Yes
Navos - Inpatient Services6.9 miPsychiatricβ€”β€”
Harborview Medical Center9.0 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Pop. Served

45,374

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
TUKWILA WATER DEPARTMENT45,3740

There are 1 water system serving the area.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Drive Alone

66.8%

-15% vs national

Public Transit

9.2%

+923% vs national

Work From Home

12.1%

+30% vs national

Carpool

9.1%

Walk / Bike

0.2%

combined

How Tukwila's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

3

2023

6-Year Avg

7

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

1

Nighttime

2

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202333010
202279000
202189020
202088420
201944210
2018710520

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

Commute data for Tukwila, WA covers travel times and transportation modes. 66.8% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 12.1% work from home, which is below the WA state average of 12.7%. Public transit is used by 9.2% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 9.1% of workers carpool. In 2023, there were 3 traffic fatalities from 3 fatal crashes. 1 was a pedestrian.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

91.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

75.7%

of households

No Internet

5.6%

of households

Total Households

7,918

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
75.7%
Cellular Data Plan
86.7%
Satellite
3.7%
Cellular Only (no wired)
13.6%
No Internet Access
5.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.1%

of households

Smartphone

94.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

77.9%

of households

Tablet

60.0%

of households

Any Computing Device
97.1%
Smartphone
94.5%
Desktop / Laptop
77.9%
Tablet
60.0%
Smartphone Only
13.7%
No Computer
2.9%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

11.9Β’

per kWh

-38% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg

Commercial Rate

10.0Β’

per kWh

-35% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg

Industrial Rate

6.6Β’

per kWh

-44% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$114

residential

-23% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg

30% below the national average of 17.1Β’/kWh

Residential electricity in Washington averages 11.9Β’ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1Β’. The average monthly electric bill is $114. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Tukwila vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (10,000 - 25,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (Β’/kWh)

Commercial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Industrial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Population Served

45,374

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
TUKWILA WATER DEPARTMENTCommunityPurchased surface water45,3740

91.6% of households in Tukwila have broadband internet access. 75.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 13.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.6% of households have no internet access. 13.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 45,374 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Tukwila is located in King County, WA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Tukwila.

Election Overview

Source: King County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

832,606

74.2%

GOP Votes

252,193

22.5%

Total Votes

1,122,881

Margin

D+51.7%

Shift from 2020

R+1.0pp

vs prior election

πŸ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016–2024
πŸ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+51.7%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
2024832,606252,1931,122,88174.2%22.5%D+51.7
2020907,310269,1671,210,50775.0%22.2%D+52.7
2016657,149197,781910,82372.2%21.7%D+50.4

In the 2024 presidential election, King County recorded 1,122,881 total votes. Democrats won the county with 74.2% of the vote compared to 22.5% for Republicans, a margin of D+51.7%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+1.0pp from the previous election. Since 2016, King County has shifted 1.2 percentage points toward Democrats.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

162

Total Assets

$924.6M

Total Income

$406.9M

Per 10K Residents

75.4

nonprofits

+6.6% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

27

Median Assets

$515K

Oldest Active

1945

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Human Services
26
Education
16
Arts & Culture
14
Religion
12
Community Improvement
11
Housing & Shelter
9
Recreation & Sports
8
Philanthropy
8
Public Benefit
5
Environment
3
Health Care
3
Employment
3
Youth Development
3
International
3
Mental Health
2
Civil Rights
2
Animal-Related
1
Voluntary Health
1
Medical Research
1
Crime & Legal
1
Food & Agriculture
1
Public Safety
1
Science & Tech
1
Mutual Benefit
1
Unknown
1
92.8%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $858.5M of $924.6M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 10,000 - 25,000

Largest Nonprofits in Tukwila

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
MUSEUM OF FLIGHT FOUNDATIONArts & Culture$422.8M$109.2M1965
SOUNDβ€”$100.8M$87.2M1967
HARNISH FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$99.2M$40.2M2006
MOVING KING COUNTY RESIDENTS FORWARDCrime & Legal$69.7M$2.2M2010
IMPACT PUBLIC SCHOOLSEducation$62.3M$25.6M2017
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF KING COUNTYRecreation & Sports$62.0M$39.5M2005
DISTRICT COUNCIL 5 APPRENTICESHIP AND TRAINING TRUST FUNDEducation$13.4M$5.6M2001
IMAGINE INSTITUTEHuman Services$10.1M$10.0M2016
BECU FOUNDATIONEducation$9.5M$3.4M1996
SPACE SHUTTLE EXHIBITION GALLERYArts & Culture$8.8M$170K2010
EVERGREEN BUSINESS CAPITAL COMMUNITY FINANCECommunity Improvement$5.9M$834K2016
PROVIDENCE HOSPICE OF SEATTLE FOUNDATIONHuman Services$4.9M$2.1M2001
VALOR APARTMENT ASSOCIATESHuman Services$4.6M$244K2013
WASHINGTON INITIATIVE FOR SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENTEmployment$4.6M$6.5M1996
STARFIRE SPORTS A NONPROFIT CORPORATIONRecreation & Sports$4.3M$7.1M2003
APPRENTICESHIP AND NON-TRADITIONAL EMPLOYMENT FOR WOMENβ€”$3.9M$14.6M1981
SCHOOLS OUT WASHINGTONYouth Development$3.8M$15.3M2013
NORTHWEST HEALTHCARE RESPONSE NETWORKPublic Safety$3.5M$3.9M2013
ATKINSON FAMILY FOUNDATIONEducation$3.3M$2.4M2014
NORTHWEST MINORITY SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT COUNCILCommunity Improvement$2.5M$1.2M1995
FAMILY LAW CASA OF KING COUNTYHuman Services$1.6M$1.8M2002
MINORITY VETERANS OF AMERICAPublic Benefit$1.5M$2.1M2018
ELMER AND IVA GILMORE EDUCATION FUNDEducation$1.3M$1.0M2001
ACCESS TO OUR COMMUNITYCommunity Improvement$1.3M$413K2018
SHARED SPACES FOUNDATIONCommunity Improvement$1.2M$1.3M2022
WASHINGTON CENTER FOR NURSINGHealth Care$1.1M$1.3M2004
HEATHER APARTMENT ASSOCIATESHuman Services$1.0M$137K1995
VICTOR DIPIETRO FAMILY FOUNDATION TRUSTPhilanthropy$963K$358K2006
GREATER SEATTLE KOREAN ASSOCIATIONArts & Culture$958K$209K1974
EVERGREEN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATIONCommunity Improvement$955K$124K2008
TAHOMA CLINIC FOUNDATIONMedical Research$916K$58K1997
OAK MANOR ASSOCIATESHousing & Shelter$828K$148K1995
ELLIS C HENDRICKSON FOUNDATIONEducation$818K$674K2011
DAVID C HAWLEY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$750K$781K1999
SHIRLEY BRIDGE BUNGALOWSHousing & Shelter$717K$67K2001
EASTSIDE RESIDENTIAL OPPORTUNITIESβ€”$624K$274K1991
MARINE STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL LIMITEDEnvironment$577K$5.7M2001
GOVERNORS INDUSTRIAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADVISORY BOARDβ€”$564K$433K1979
KUBOTA GARDEN FOUNDATIONEnvironment$559K$663K1994
CHILDRENS ACADEMYEducation$515K$1.9M1999
REBUILDING TOGETHER SEATTLEUnknown$507K$587K1993
IN SPIRIT AND IN TRUTH MINISTRIESβ€”$486K$190K2020
BIN SBA LOAN INCPublic Benefit$455K$99K2020
CHRISTOPHER HOUSINGHuman Services$435K$111K1997
HAASS FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$415K$26K2008
LAUREL HOUSING ASSOCIATESHousing & Shelter$335K$208K1987
WASHINGTON NURSES FOUNDATIONβ€”$321K$110K1984
CENTER FOR INCLUSIVE ENTREPRENEURSHIPCommunity Improvement$312K$849K2017
WASHINGTON AEROSPACE SCHOLARSFOUNDATIONScience & Tech$269K$247K2007
TEAMSTERS LOCAL 174 GEORGE CAVANO ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPPhilanthropy$212K$55K2014

Tukwila, WA has 162 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $924.6M. The most common category is Human Services, with 26 organizations. 27 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 75.4 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1945.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

304

Total Approved

$166.4M

Jobs Supported

2,782

Per 10K Residents

141.5

SBA loans

+88.1% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

61

Top Lender

Columbia Bank

29 loans

Top Industry

Accommodation & Food Services

Data Span

1992–2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)90% of all loans

Loans

274

Total Amount

$131.7M

Avg Loan

$480,798

Median Loan

$222,500

SBA Guaranteed

$98.4M(75%)

Jobs Supported

2,277

50410% of all loans

Loans

30

Total Amount

$34.6M

Avg Loan

$1,154,167

Median Loan

$999,000

7(a) β€” 90%504 β€” 10%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

67

22% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$47.5M

29% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$709,569

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Accommodation & Food Services46 loans
NAICS 72
$35.8M
Retail Trade41 loans
NAICS 44
$17.2M
Health Care & Social Assistance28 loans
NAICS 62
$15.1M
Wholesale Trade23 loans
NAICS 42
$12.9M
Professional & Technical Services19 loans
NAICS 54
$7.2M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 10,000 - 25,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Tukwila Unleashed Llc1$5.0M
East Wind Investments, Inc.1$4.9M
Sira Gobal Llc1$3.7M
Ajp Enterprize L.l.c.2$3.6M
Culinex Holdings Llc1$3.3M
Abc Towing Service Llc2$3.3M
G. Bones International Llc1$2.9M
Skra Llc1$2.8M
R T Hotels Corporation1$2.6M
Ark Investors Ii Llc1$2.5M

Tukwila, WA has received 304 SBA loans totaling $166.4M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 274 loans (90% of the total), supporting 2,277 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 30 loans totaling $34.6M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Accommodation & Food Services. The most active SBA lender in Tukwila is Columbia Bank with 29 loans. That works out to 141.5 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

32

Total Population

810,025

Avg Median Income

-$62,398,150

Avg Home Value

-$61,839,769

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
9800640,770$197,344$1,233,500$2,86911.3
9803038,492$91,218$540,100$1,7977.2
9803140,898$101,458$552,300$1,9567.7
9803240,150$77,413$473,000$1,78217.1
9804025,282$202,359$1,884,200$2,4646.4
9805524,851$100,207$561,600$2,0984.5
9805636,872$108,596$726,300$1,9927.6
9805712,151$68,097$606,500$1,7676.2
9805841,980$111,045$627,200$2,01518.8
9805941,639$134,336$809,800$2,23016.2
9810116,396$128,143$741,400$2,4760.5
9810415,870$61,866$663,000$1,5110.9
9810628,889$115,529$666,800$1,8245.5
9810824,430$90,806$693,500$1,4637.4
9811628,091$130,504$917,000$2,0333.0
9811849,560$109,085$746,400$1,8316.2
9812242,001$106,479$929,400$1,9912.3
9812622,433$114,030$751,900$1,7083.1
98134779$66,119$385,300$1,5513.3
9813617,299$153,636$900,000$1,9172.3
9814433,048$94,051$890,400$1,8053.4
9814628,182$108,460$642,300$1,7214.6
9814810,399$86,994$576,400$1,8372.7
981540N/AN/AN/A0.0
981580N/AN/AN/A2.2
98164235$250,001$714,600N/A0.0
9816622,001$112,191$785,700$1,7395.8
9816834,814$84,937$500,600$1,7248.8
981740N/AN/AN/A0.0
9817825,929$93,786$628,200$1,8364.9
9818826,769$76,559$452,900$1,6418.1
9819839,815$83,938$527,100$1,7707.7

Tukwila, WA has 32 ZIP codes with a combined population of 810,025. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$62,398,150. The average median home value is -$61,839,769. The average median monthly rent is -$83,331,666.

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