Issaquah, WA Demographics
What is the population of Issaquah?
There are 39,472 residents in Issaquah, with a median age of 37. Of this, 49.53% are males and 50.47% are females. US-born citizens make up 69.8% of the resident pool in Issaquah, while non-US-born citizens account for 13.09%. Additionally, 17.1% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 32,137 people in Issaquah currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 39,472 | 0.2% |
| Male Population | 19,551 | -0.2% |
| Female Population | 19,921 | 0.6% |
Male Population 49.53%
Female Population 50.47%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 37 | 0.5% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 27,553 | 1.0% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 5,168 | -6.7% |
| Not Citizen | 6,751 | 2.4% |
Citizen U.S. Born 69.8%
Citizen not U.S. Born 13.09%
Not Citizen 17.1%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 445 | -20.0% |
| Moved from Same County | 4,161 | -13.9% |
| Moved from Same State | 387 | -7.2% |
| Moved from Different State | 2,191 | 14.5% |
| Same House as Last Year | 32,137 | 2.3% |
Moved from Abroad 1.13%
Moved from Same County 10.58%
Moved from Same State 0.98%
Moved from Different State 5.57%
Same House as Last Year 81.73%
What are the employment statistics in Issaquah?
White-collar workers make up 93.81% of the working population in Issaquah, while blue-collar employees account for 6.19%. There are also 3,934 entrepreneurs in Issaquah (8.88% of the workforce); 34,442 workers employed in private companies (77.79%); and 3,690 people working in governmental institutions (8.33%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 41,536 | 97.1% |
| Blue Collar | 2,742 | 75.1% |
White Collar 93.81%
Blue Collar 6.19%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 3,934 | 102.4% |
| Private Companies | 34,442 | 95.0% |
| Governmental Workers | 3,690 | 103.6% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 2,212 | 81.9% |
Self Employees 8.88%
Private Companies 77.79%
Governmental Workers 8.33%
Not for Profit Companies 5%
How many households are there in Issaquah?
There are a total of 16,378 households in Issaquah, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 66.16% of these Issaquah households, while non-family units account for the remaining 33.84%. Additionally, 31.32% of households have children and 68.68% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 16,378 | -0.2% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -16.0% |
| Family Households | 10,836 | 3.0% |
| Non-Family Households | 5,542 | -5.9% |
Family Households 66.16%
Non-Family Households 33.84%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 5,129 | -0.9% |
| Households without Children | 11,249 | 0.1% |
Households with Children 31.32%
Households without Children 68.68%
What are the median and average incomes in Issaquah?
The average annual household income in Issaquah is $211,653, while the median household income sits at $153,786 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $166,250, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $187,583. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $130,304 and $79,886, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $211,653 | 7.8% |
| Median Household Income | $153,786 | 7.5% |
| People below Poverty Level | 2,290 | -11.5% |
| People above Poverty Level | 36,554 | 1.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Issaquah?
There are 17,180 housing units in Issaquah, and the median year in which these properties were built is 2002. Of the 16,378 occupied housing units in Issaquah, 58.74% are owner-occupied, while 41.26% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 70.33% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $965,200. In general, housing costs reach $2,610 per month in Issaquah.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 17,180 | 1.1% |
| Median Year Built | 2002 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 286 | 17.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 153 | -5.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 235 | -3.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 880 | -3.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,573 | 1.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 2,216 | 9.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2,086 | 1.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 5,810 | -1.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 3,767 | -2.7% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 174 | 278.3% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 16,378 | -0.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 9,621 | 1.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 6,757 | -2.4% |
Owner Occupied 58.74%
Renter Occupied 41.26%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 6,766 | 0.1% |
| Without Mortgage | 2,855 | 4.5% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $965,200 | 4.0% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $751,200 | 2.1% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,610 | 3.2% |
With Mortgage 70.33%
Without Mortgage 29.67%
What is the level of education in Issaquah?
Approximately 11.11% of the population in Issaquah holds a high school degree (that's 3,438 residents), while 15.05% have attained a college certificate (4,658 locals) and 37.46% have a bachelor's degree (11,593 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 402 | -30.8% |
| Some High School | 3,438 | -8.8% |
| Some College | 4,658 | -21.4% |
| Associate Degree | 1,951 | -4.6% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11,593 | -0.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 8,908 | 5.2% |
No High School 1.3%
Some High School 11.11%
Some College 15.05%
Associate Degree 6.3%
Bachelor's Degree 37.46%
Graduate Degree 28.78%
What is the marital status of Issaquah residents?
A total of 9,440 people in Issaquah have never been married (which represents 28.79% of the total population), while 19,324 of them are wedded (58.94%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 136 (0.41%) and 2,804 (8.55%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 9,440 | -5.6% |
| Married | 19,324 | 4.6% |
| Separated | 136 | -34.0% |
| Widowed | 1,218 | -5.4% |
| Divorced | 2,804 | -5.6% |
Never Married 28.79%
Married 58.94%
Separated 0.41%
Widowed 3.72%
Divorced 8.55%
What are the most common means of transportation in Issaquah?
The top three means of transportation people in Issaquah use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 12,244 residents commute by car, 763 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 368 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 12,244 | -6.9% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 763 | -53.4% |
| Bicycle | 23 | -58.2% |
| Walk | 368 | -21.2% |
What is the median and average household income in Issaquah by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.