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

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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.

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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).

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.

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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.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Federal Way, Des Moines Cities & Vashon Island PUMA, WA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    59.9k ± 2.48k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    19.3k ± 2.05k
  3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    16.5k ± 1.31k
16.7%
Hispanic Population
22.4k 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.

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

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    6,297 ± 1,902 people
  2. Korea
    2,687 ± 1,260 people
  3. 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.

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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.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    15,137 households (12.1%)
  2. Korean
    3,075 households (2.45%)
  3. 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.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    1,960 ± 271
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,483 ± 295
  3. 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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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
  1. $42.2B
  2. $36.4B
  3. $33.3B

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).

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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.

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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
  1. $34.7B
  2. $26.5B
  3. $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).

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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.

US Senators from Washington

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Patty Murray
Senator from Washington3
Assumed office on January 3, 1993
Maria Cantwell
Senator from Washington1
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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 521 degrees awarded
  2. 142 degrees awarded
  3. 67 degrees 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.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 1,083 degrees awarded
  2. 76 degrees awarded

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

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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.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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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.

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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.

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Educational Attainment

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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).

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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.

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.

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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%.

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Income by Location

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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).

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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.

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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.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (68.1%)
  2. Carpooled (11.1%)
  3. 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%).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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%.

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