Tukwila, WA

Tukwila, Washington

Tukwila, Washington, in King county, is 2 miles W of Renton, Washington (center to center) and 9 miles S of Seattle, Washington. The city is considered part of the Seattle - Bellevue - Everett metropolitan area. Tukwila has a population of 17,181.

The People and Families of Tukwila

In Tukwila, about 40% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Tukwila live by themselves. The city is known for its large population of single adults.

Approximately 41% of Tukwila is non-white. The city boasts a diverse population for Washington, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

Interestingly, Tukwila is known for having more men than similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Tukwila had a median family income of $42,442. You could say that Tukwila is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Tukwila ($5,850). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Tukwila Housing

About 43% of housing units in Tukwila are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In Tukwila, 85% of commuters drive to work. Residents of Tukwila, taking advantage of public transportation, try to avoid being as dependent on their cars as people in some other places.

High Points

Tukwila strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Washington):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 1%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 3%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 11%

Comparative Profile of Tukwila, WA

Comparing Tukwila to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Tukwila Almanac

Tukwila Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Tukwila Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Tukwila residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Tukwila, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Starbucks in Tukwila

Tukwila High Schools (2004)

FOSTER SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
4242 S 144TH ST
206-901-7905
A Title I school.
Serves 743 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 21.9

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