Tukwila at 100

No matter what people are looking to find or enjoy, it’s waiting to be discovered in Tukwila.

With a population of 17,900 and just 8.6 square miles in size, Tukwila prides itself on its small community feel, yet offers all the amenities that make large urban environments successful.

Tukwila residents include Hispanic/Latino, Native American, African American, Pacific Islander and Asian. Common languages heard in Tukwila include Spanish, Somali, Arabic, Russian, Serbian /Bosnian/Croatian, and Vietnamese. In fact, students in Tukwila’s schools represent over 30 different languages.

Not only are our residents diverse, Tukwila’s offerings are abundant and full of life. From the urban trails meandering through the city (Interurban Trail and Green-Duwamish River Trail), to the parks sprinkled throughout our city, there is no shortage of outdoor thrills for the active lifestyle. Entertainment, shopping and family activities are all around. With millions of square feet of retail stores in the Southcenter Core (from West Valley Highway to Southcenter Parkway and from I-405 to S. 180th St.), visitors can find every desired urban amenity, whether movie theaters, bowling centers, ethnic foods to au courant fashions. No matter what people are looking to find or enjoy, it’s waiting to be discovered in Tukwila.