Federal Way, WA — Church Planting
This area covers approximately 10 x 7 miles on Puget Sound between Seattle and Tacoma. It includes the key cities of Federal Way and Auburn.
The 2000 Census showed a total population of about 176,000 people. This area has experienced substantial growth for the last 30 years, and moderate growth should continue. In 2000 the area was 7% Hispanic, 6% Black, and 9% Asian. In 1990, 37% of the population was 25 or under.
The 1990 Census showed that employment was largely in the area of manufacturing.
In 1990 the median home price was about $111,000. There were about 33,000 housing units (not counting apartments). Average rent was $578. The average home was built in 1975. There was an average of 2.61 people per household.
In 1990, 22% of the population had undergraduate or graduate degrees.
According to the current directories there are probably 5 Southern Baptist churches in the area. There is one IFCA church in the area.
For further information:
Right now it is difficult to put together 2000 Census data for this predefined area. However, you can easily find the 2000 Census data for any city or county in the area. Go to www.census.gov and click on "American Fact Finder." For more religious information about the area, check the churches listed in the online yellow pages (such as qwestdex.com) or contact a local chamber of commerce. For growth projections, check the Washington state data center website.
Map of Area | Map of Federal Way
| Total 2000 Population | 175,965 | 1990 Census Housing | ||
| Hispanic | 11,362 | 6.50% | Median housing value | $111,220 |
| Black | 9,544 | 5.40% | Housing units | 32,646 |
| Asian | 15,279 | 8.70% | Average home built in | 1975 |
| Average monthly rent | $578 | |||
| Population Trends | Average household size | 2.61 | ||
| 1970 | 70,688 | |||
| 1980 | 100,730 | 42.50% | 1990 Census Education | |
| 1990 | 142,511 | 41.50% | Undergrad or grad degrees | 21.77% |
| 2000 | 175,965 | 23.50% | ||
| 1990 Census Age | ||||
| 1990 Employment by Industry | Population 25 and under | 36.89% | ||
| Retail trades | 16.49% | |||
| Manufacturing | 25.27% | |||
| Transportation | 7.67% | |||
| Median household income | $38,512 |
Zip codes: 98001, 98002, 98003, 98023, 98047, 98354, 98422
