1996 Annual Growth Report
City Mayor: Rowan C. Hinds 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
Issaquah
City Info: (206) 391-1000 ![]()
Employment and Income
Housing
Development Activity ![]()
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Population, 1980 |
5,536 |
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Population, 1990 |
7,786 |
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Population, 1996 |
9,255 |
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Population Growth, 1980-1990 |
41% |
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Population Growth, 1990-1996 |
19% |
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Households, 1990 |
3,170 |
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Hhld Growth Target 1992-2012 |
2,940 |
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1990 Age Structure: |
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17 and under |
1,773 |
23% |
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18 - 64 |
5,033 |
65% |
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65 and over |
980 |
12% |
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Race and Ethnic Categories, 1990: |
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White |
7,485 |
96% |
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African American |
30 |
1% |
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Asian |
188 |
2% |
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Hispanic* |
163 |
2% |
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1994 Number of Business Units: |
564 |
Total Jobs in Issaquah, 1994: |
7,819 |
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Manufacturing |
1,344 |
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Median Household Income: |
Wholesale/Utilities |
332 |
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1989 |
(1990 Census) |
$35,422 |
Retail |
2,182 |
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1994 |
(Estimated) |
$52,800 |
Finance/Services |
1,932 |
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Government and Other |
2,029 |
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Households by Income Category, 1989: |
Major Businesses and Employers: |
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0 - 50% |
765 |
24% |
Polymer |
Issaquah School District |
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50 - 80% |
498 |
16% |
Microsoft |
Price / COSTCO |
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80 - 120% |
630 |
20% |
Zetec |
Boeing Computer Services |
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120% + |
1,257 |
40% |
QFC |
City of Issaquah |
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1990 Median House Value: |
$168,200 |
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1990 Median Rental: |
$523 |
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% Change Average House Sale, '90-'94 : |
8% |
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% Change Average 2-Bdrm Rental, '90-'94: |
15% |
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1995 Total Housing Units: |
4,056 |
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Single Family |
** |
1,928 |
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Multifamily |
2,128 |
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Total New Residential Permits, 1995: |
187 |
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Single Family |
** |
68 |
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Multifamily |
119 |
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Total Plats / Lots Applied for in 1995: |
0 |
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Total Plats / Lots Recorded in 1995: |
0 |
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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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