Federal Way Population 2026

Federal Way has a population of 95,171, making it the #348 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Washington. It is about 93× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

Location of Federal Way (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

95,171

Rank in United States

#348

Coordinates

47.32°N, 122.31°W

~141 m elevation · America/Los_Angeles

Distance to capital (Washington)

3,737 km

2,321 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Washington

City	Population	Rank in United States
Seattle	780,995	#18
Tri-Cities	244,036	#89
Spokane	229,447	#101
Tacoma	222,906	#105
Vancouver	196,442	#128
Bellevue	139,820	#202
Kent	126,952	#229
Everett	108,010	#292

Cities near Federal Way

Kent126,952 people · ~9 km away
Tacoma222,906 people · ~13 km away
Puyallup39,659 people · ~15 km away
Renton100,242 people · ~19 km away
South Hill52,431 people · ~20 km away
Parkland35,803 people · ~21 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Federal Way?

Federal Way has a population of 95,171 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #348 biggest city in United States.

What state is Federal Way in?

Federal Way is located in Washington, United States.

Is Federal Way the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 3,737 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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