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1996 Annual Growth Report

Statistical Profile:
Issaquah

City Mayor: Rowan C. Hinds
City Info: (206) 391-1000

Incorporated in 1892, the City of Issaquah was originally called "Gilman" and had its name changed to Issaquah in 1899. This city has a total land area of 3,644 acres.

Demographics
Employment and Income
Housing
Development Activity

Demographics

Population, 1980

5,536

Population, 1990

7,786

Population, 1996

9,255

Population Growth, 1980-1990

41%

Population Growth, 1990-1996

19%

Households, 1990

3,170

Hhld Growth Target 1992-2012

2,940

1990 Age Structure:

17 and under

1,773

23%

18 - 64

5,033

65%

65 and over

980

12%

Race and Ethnic Categories, 1990:

White

7,485

96%

African American

30

1%

Asian

188

2%

Hispanic*

163

2%


 

Employment and Income

1994 Number of Business Units:

564

Total Jobs in Issaquah, 1994:

7,819

Manufacturing

1,344

Median Household Income:

Wholesale/Utilities

332

1989

(1990 Census)

$35,422

Retail

2,182

1994

(Estimated)

$52,800

Finance/Services

1,932

Government and Other

2,029

Households by Income Category, 1989:

Major Businesses and Employers:

0 - 50%

765

24%

Polymer

Issaquah School District

50 - 80%

498

16%

Microsoft

Price / COSTCO

80 - 120%

630

20%

Zetec

Boeing Computer Services

120% +

1,257

40%

QFC

City of Issaquah


Housing

1990 Median House Value:

$168,200

1990 Median Rental:

$523

% Change Average House Sale, '90-'94 :

8%

% Change Average 2-Bdrm Rental, '90-'94:

15%

1995 Total Housing Units:

4,056

Single Family

**

1,928

Multifamily

2,128



Development Activity

Total New Residential Permits, 1995:

187

Single Family

**

68

Multifamily

119

Total Plats / Lots Applied for in 1995:

0

Total Plats / Lots Recorded in 1995:

0

Sources: 1990 Census of Population and Housing; King County Housing Affordability Bulletin, June 1995; Puget Sound Regional Council tally of jobs covered by state unemployment insurance, from WA State Employment Security Department. The City of Algona. Suburban Cities Association of King County, Washington.

* Persons of Hispanic Origin can be of any race. **Single Family includes mobile homes.

Updated: Jan. 8, 2003

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