Tukwila, WA, offers various recreational activities, from the annual Seafair Festival to its proximity to destinations like Kent-Des Moines Park & Ride. Whether seeking genuine sightseeing experiences or larger-scale events in nearby Seattle, Tukwila provides the perfect balance.
As of 2025 the population of Tukwila is 22,720. The population is expected to grow to 23,515 by 2030 - a growth rate of 0.69%.
The median age of Tukwila residents is 38.
The diversity index of Tukwila is 85.4, meaning that there is a 85% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Tukwila is $107,515 and projected to be $124,929 in 2030. Per capita income is $39,277, projected to be $45,437 in 2030. 3.37% of households – 766 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $639,024 and the average disposable income is $85,164.
There are 8,788 housing units in Tukwila; 3,619 are owner-occupied, 4,656 are rented, and 513 are vacant. The average home value is $677,537, with 874 homes built in 2010 or later, and 777 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 2,179 businesses in Tukwila, employing 30,776 workers and pulling from a labor force of 11,561 age 16 and above. 458 workers commute into Tukwila from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
11,083 residents both live and work in/around Tukwila. The average travel time is 26.1 minutes. 0.7% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0.89% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 7,720 drive alone, 1,052 carpool, and 1,065 take public transportation. 196 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 1,402 residents work from home.
4,474 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 1,717 have associates degrees, 2,999 have bachelor’s degrees, and 1,434 hold a graduate or professional degree.
