Airway Heights, WA
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Airway Heights Overview
10,570
TOTAL POPULATION
6,574
MALE POPULATION
3,996
FEMALE POPULATION
164.51
MALES / 100 FEMALES
60.78
FEMALES / 100 MALES
32.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$25,908
PER CAPITA INCOME
$58,423
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$57,857
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
11.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
88.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$18,337
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.41
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
4,081
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
49.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
9.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Airway Heights Zip Codes
Airway Heights Area Codes
Race in Airway Heights
The most populous races in Airway Heights are White / Caucasian (7,097 | 67.1%), Hispanic or Latino (1,252 | 11.8%), and Two or more Races (1,178 | 11.1%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 433 | 4.1% |
| Black / African American | 684 | 6.5% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 475 | 4.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,252 | 11.8% |
| Native / Alaskan | 496 | 4.7% |
| White / Caucasian | 7,097 | 67.1% |
| Two or more Races | 1,178 | 11.1% |
| Some other Race | 207 | 2.0% |
| Total | 10,570 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Airway Heights
The most populous ancestries reported in Airway Heights are German (1,425 | 13.5%), Irish (1,225 | 11.6%), English (899 | 8.5%), Mexican (825 | 7.8%), and American (431 | 4.1%), together accounting for 45.5% of all Airway Heights residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| Afghan | 15 | 0.1% |
| African | 113 | 1.1% |
| Alaska Native | 5 | 0.1% |
| Alaskan Athabascan | 9 | 0.1% |
| Aleut | 4 | 0.0% |
| American | 431 | 4.1% |
| Arab | 242 | 2.3% |
| Australian | 205 | 1.9% |
| Bhutanese | 51 | 0.5% |
| Blackfeet | 34 | 0.3% |
| British | 11 | 0.1% |
| Burmese | 117 | 1.1% |
| Canadian | 15 | 0.1% |
| Celtic | 5 | 0.1% |
| Central American | 163 | 1.5% |
| Central American Indian | 19 | 0.2% |
| Cherokee | 19 | 0.2% |
| Cheyenne | 4 | 0.0% |
| Chippewa | 5 | 0.1% |
| Choctaw | 30 | 0.3% |
| Colville | 133 | 1.3% |
| Croatian | 206 | 1.9% |
| Czech | 31 | 0.3% |
| Czechoslovakian | 16 | 0.2% |
| Danish | 55 | 0.5% |
| Dominican | 13 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 106 | 1.0% |
| Eastern European | 10 | 0.1% |
| English | 899 | 8.5% |
| European | 354 | 3.4% |
| Fijian | 339 | 3.2% |
| Filipino | 16 | 0.2% |
| Finnish | 27 | 0.3% |
| French | 171 | 1.6% |
| French Canadian | 18 | 0.2% |
| German | 1,425 | 13.5% |
| Guamanian / Chamorro | 17 | 0.2% |
| Haitian | 4 | 0.0% |
| Hungarian | 5 | 0.1% |
| Indian (Asian) | 109 | 1.0% |
| Inupiat | 12 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 1,225 | 11.6% |
| Italian | 420 | 4.0% |
| Jamaican | 119 | 1.1% |
| Korean | 195 | 1.8% |
| Lithuanian | 25 | 0.2% |
| Maltese | 41 | 0.4% |
| Mexican | 825 | 7.8% |
| Mexican American Indian | 26 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian | 11 | 0.1% |
| Navajo | 12 | 0.1% |
| Nigerian | 2 | 0.0% |
| Northern European | 11 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 142 | 1.3% |
| Panamanian | 12 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 55 | 0.5% |
| Portuguese | 99 | 0.9% |
| Puerto Rican | 159 | 1.5% |
| Puget Sound Salish | 27 | 0.3% |
| Romanian | 54 | 0.5% |
| Russian | 60 | 0.6% |
| Salvadoran | 151 | 1.4% |
| Samoan | 36 | 0.3% |
| Scandinavian | 86 | 0.8% |
| Scotch-Irish | 91 | 0.9% |
| Scottish | 204 | 1.9% |
| Sioux | 44 | 0.4% |
| Slavic | 10 | 0.1% |
| Spaniard | 14 | 0.1% |
| Spanish | 46 | 0.4% |
| Sri Lankan | 58 | 0.5% |
| Subsaharan African | 131 | 1.2% |
| Swedish | 131 | 1.2% |
| Swiss | 23 | 0.2% |
| Syrian | 17 | 0.2% |
| Thai | 29 | 0.3% |
| Ukrainian | 44 | 0.4% |
| Welsh | 12 | 0.1% |
| Yakama | 29 | 0.3% |
| Yup'ik | 19 | 0.2% | View All 80 Rows |
Immigrants in Airway Heights
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Airway Heights came from Asia (377 | 3.6%), Oceania (179 | 1.7%), South Eastern Asia (163 | 1.5%), Latin America (153 | 1.5%), and Central America (145 | 1.4%), together accounting for 9.6% of all Airway Heights residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Afghanistan | 12 | 0.1% |
| Africa | 105 | 1.0% |
| Asia | 377 | 3.6% |
| Brazil | 8 | 0.1% |
| Canada | 7 | 0.1% |
| Central America | 145 | 1.4% |
| China | 30 | 0.3% |
| Eastern Africa | 73 | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 73 | 0.7% |
| Eastern Europe | 57 | 0.5% |
| El Salvador | 8 | 0.1% |
| Ethiopia | 20 | 0.2% |
| Europe | 96 | 0.9% |
| Germany | 39 | 0.4% |
| Ghana | 16 | 0.2% |
| India | 19 | 0.2% |
| Indonesia | 20 | 0.2% |
| Kazakhstan | 19 | 0.2% |
| Korea | 43 | 0.4% |
| Latin America | 153 | 1.5% |
| Mexico | 137 | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 179 | 1.7% |
| Philippines | 135 | 1.3% |
| Romania | 28 | 0.3% |
| Russia | 25 | 0.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | 43 | 0.4% |
| Somalia | 53 | 0.5% |
| South America | 8 | 0.1% |
| South Central Asia | 50 | 0.5% |
| South Eastern Asia | 163 | 1.5% |
| Taiwan | 9 | 0.1% |
| Ukraine | 4 | 0.0% |
| Vietnam | 8 | 0.1% |
| Western Africa | 32 | 0.3% |
| Western Asia | 91 | 0.9% |
| Western Europe | 39 | 0.4% | View All 36 Rows |
Sex and Age in Airway Heights
Sex and Age in Airway Heights
The most populous age groups in Airway Heights are 35 to 39 Years (775 | 11.8%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (471 | 11.8%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 514 (7.8%) | 403 (10.1%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 541 (8.2%) | 215 (5.4%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 318 (4.8%) | 176 (4.4%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 123 (1.9%) | 193 (4.8%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 704 (10.7%) | 395 (9.9%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 766 (11.7%) | 386 (9.7%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 700 (10.6%) | 471 (11.8%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 775 (11.8%) | 397 (9.9%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 426 (6.5%) | 139 (3.5%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 266 (4.1%) | 222 (5.6%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 379 (5.8%) | 184 (4.6%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 313 (4.8%) | 231 (5.8%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 331 (5.0%) | 274 (6.9%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 194 (2.9%) | 99 (2.5%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 113 (1.7%) | 127 (3.2%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 67 (1.0%) | 42 (1.1%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 29 (0.4%) | 24 (0.6%) |
| 85 Years and over | 15 (0.2%) | 18 (0.4%) |
| Total | 6,574 (100.0%) | 3,996 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Airway Heights
Median Family Size in Airway Heights
The median family size in Airway Heights is 3.20 persons per family, with single female/mother families (722 | 37.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.31 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (211 | 11.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.06 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 988 (51.4%) | 3.15 |
| Single Male/Father | 211 (11.0%) | 3.06 |
| Single Female/Mother | 722 (37.6%) | 3.31 |
| Total Families | 1,921 (100.0%) | 3.20 |
Median Household Size in Airway Heights
The median household size in Airway Heights is 2.51 persons per household, with single female/mother households (722 | 21.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.58 persons per household. non-family households (1,371 | 41.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.34 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 988 (30.0%) | 3.15 |
| Single Male/Father | 211 (6.4%) | 3.47 |
| Single Female/Mother | 722 (21.9%) | 3.58 |
| Non-family | 1,371 (41.6%) | 1.34 |
| Total Households | 3,292 (100.0%) | 2.51 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Airway Heights
Out of a total of 3,292 households in Airway Heights, 1,921 (58.4%) are family households, while 1,371 (41.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 749, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 970.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 970 (29.5%) |
| 2-Person Households | 749 (22.8%) | 364 (11.1%) |
| 3-Person Households | 458 (13.9%) | 8 (0.2%) |
| 4-Person Households | 336 (10.2%) | 29 (0.9%) |
| 5-Person Households | 300 (9.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 15 (0.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 63 (1.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,921 (58.4%) | 1,371 (41.6%) |
Female Fertility in Airway Heights
Fertility by Age in Airway Heights
Average fertility rate in Airway Heights is 97.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 164.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 95.8% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 7 (3.3%) | 36.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 205 (95.8%) | 164.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 2 (0.9%) | 3.0 |
| Total | 214 (100.0%) | 97.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Airway Heights
25.2% of women with births (214) in Airway Heights are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 78.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 15 to 19 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 7 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 45 (22.0%) | 160 (78.0%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 54 (25.2%) | 160 (74.8%) |
Fertility by Education in Airway Heights
Average fertility rate in Airway Heights is 97.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of less than high school have the highest fertility rate of 211.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the lowest fertility at 25.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of less than high school represent 37.4% of all women with births.
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 80 (37.4%) | 211.0 |
| High School Diploma | 63 (29.4%) | 142.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 48 (22.4%) | 54.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18 (8.4%) | 58.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 5 (2.3%) | 25.0 |
| Total | 214 (100.0%) | 97.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Airway Heights
74.8% of women with births in Airway Heights are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 95.8% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 9 (11.3%) | 71 (88.7%) |
| High School Diploma | 20 (31.8%) | 43 (68.2%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 2 (4.2%) | 46 (95.8%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 54 (25.2%) | 160 (74.8%) |
Income in Airway Heights
Income Overview in Airway Heights
Per Capita Income in Airway Heights is $25,908, while median incomes of families and households are $58,423 and $57,857 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 10,570 | $25,908 |
| Median Family Income | 1,921 | $58,423 |
| Mean Family Income | 1,921 | $68,058 |
| Median Household Income | 3,292 | $57,857 |
| Mean Household Income | 3,292 | $69,295 |
| Income Deficit | 1,921 | $18,337 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 10,570 | 11.06% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 10,570 | 88.94¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 10,570 | 0.41 |
Earnings by Sex in Airway Heights
Average Earnings in Airway Heights are $32,400, $31,446 for men and $35,357 for women, a difference of 11.1%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 3,920 (67.3%) | $31,446 |
| Female | 1,908 (32.7%) | $35,357 |
| Total | 5,828 (100.0%) | $32,400 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Airway Heights
The most common earnings brackets in Airway Heights are $30,000 to $34,999 for men (493 | 12.6%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (208 | 10.9%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 389 (9.9%) | 81 (4.3%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 130 (3.3%) | 51 (2.7%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 211 (5.4%) | 18 (0.9%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 45 (1.1%) | 54 (2.8%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 137 (3.5%) | 107 (5.6%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 137 (3.5%) | 73 (3.8%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 139 (3.5%) | 48 (2.5%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 166 (4.2%) | 48 (2.5%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 112 (2.9%) | 70 (3.7%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 139 (3.5%) | 67 (3.5%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 237 (6.0%) | 191 (10.0%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 493 (12.6%) | 126 (6.6%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 125 (3.2%) | 164 (8.6%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 125 (3.2%) | 200 (10.5%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 126 (3.2%) | 91 (4.8%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 131 (3.3%) | 29 (1.5%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 420 (10.7%) | 208 (10.9%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 223 (5.7%) | 87 (4.6%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 149 (3.8%) | 137 (7.2%) |
| $100,000+ | 286 (7.3%) | 58 (3.0%) |
| Total | 3,920 (100.0%) | 1,908 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Airway Heights
Average earnings in Airway Heights are $33,072 for men and $38,646 for women, a difference of 14.4%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $53,750, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $27,853. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $47,237, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $35,033.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $50,192 | $41,017 |
| High School Diploma | $27,853 | $36,192 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $33,655 | $35,033 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,750 | $45,948 |
| Graduate Degree | - | - |
| Total | $33,072 | $38,646 |
Family Income in Airway Heights
Family Income Brackets in Airway Heights
According to the Airway Heights family income data, there are 519 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 27.0% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 35 families (1.8%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 231 | 12.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 75 | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 108 | 5.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 133 | 6.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 255 | 13.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 519 | 27.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 221 | 11.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 213 | 11.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 133 | 6.9% |
| $200,000+ | 35 | 1.8% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Airway Heights
3-person families (426 | 22.2%) account for the highest median family income in Airway Heights with $66,019 per family, while 2-person families (856 | 44.6%) have the highest median income of $31,218 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 856 (44.6%) | $62,436 |
| 3-Person Families | 426 (22.2%) | $66,019 |
| 4-Person Families | 340 (17.7%) | $44,303 |
| 5-Person Families | 221 (11.5%) | $54,821 |
| 6-Person Families | 31 (1.6%) | $21,953 |
| 7+ Person Families | 47 (2.5%) | $0 |
| Total | 1,921 (100.0%) | $58,423 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Airway Heights
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 359 (18.7%) | $0 |
| 1 Earner | 821 (42.7%) | $46,850 |
| 2 Earners | 690 (35.9%) | $74,648 |
| 3+ Earners | 51 (2.6%) | $94,875 |
| Total | 1,921 (100.0%) | $58,423 |
Household Income in Airway Heights
Household Income Brackets in Airway Heights
With 886 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Airway Heights, accounting for 26.9% of all households. In contrast, only 43 households (1.3%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 204 | 6.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 105 | 3.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 250 | 7.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 372 | 11.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 448 | 13.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 886 | 26.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 477 | 14.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 339 | 10.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 165 | 5.0% |
| $200,000+ | 43 | 1.3% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Airway Heights
The median household income in Airway Heights is $57,857, with the highest median household income of $59,931 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,609 households (48.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $44,278, with 352 households (10.7%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 355 (10.8%) | $52,284 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 1,609 (48.9%) | $59,931 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 976 (29.6%) | $59,397 |
| 65+ Years | 352 (10.7%) | $44,278 |
| Total | 3,292 (100.0%) | $57,857 |
Poverty in Airway Heights
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Airway Heights
With 20.3% poverty level for males and 22.3% for females among the residents of Airway Heights, 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 65 males (69.9%) and 64 females (83.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 184 (35.8%) | 99 (24.6%) |
| 5 Years | 65 (69.9%) | 64 (83.1%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 226 (44.1%) | 68 (36.8%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 27 (10.7%) | 55 (42.6%) |
| 15 Years | 1 (2.4%) | 7 (14.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 25 (44.6%) | 2 (2.4%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 125 (21.9%) | 168 (37.5%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 99 (12.2%) | 162 (18.9%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 26 (5.1%) | 122 (22.8%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 25 (9.5%) | 67 (16.5%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 22 (5.5%) | 71 (14.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 32 (17.5%) | 2 (0.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 16 (19.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 873 (20.3%) | 887 (22.3%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Airway Heights
According to the poverty statistics in Airway Heights, males aged 15 years and females aged 75 years and over are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 97.6% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 330 (64.2%) | 304 (75.4%) |
| 5 Years | 28 (30.1%) | 13 (16.9%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 287 (55.9%) | 117 (63.2%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 226 (89.3%) | 74 (57.4%) |
| 15 Years | 41 (97.6%) | 43 (86.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 31 (55.4%) | 81 (97.6%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 446 (78.1%) | 280 (62.5%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 712 (87.8%) | 695 (81.1%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 479 (94.9%) | 414 (77.2%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 237 (90.5%) | 339 (83.5%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 381 (94.5%) | 434 (85.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 151 (82.5%) | 213 (99.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 68 (80.9%) | 84 (100.0%) |
| Total | 3,417 (79.6%) | 3,091 (77.7%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Airway Heights
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Airway Heights show that 6.8% or 67 of the total 988 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 2 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 5.7%, which includes 32 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 527 (94.3%) | 32 (5.7%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 258 (92.1%) | 22 (7.9%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 136 (92.5%) | 11 (7.5%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (100.0%) |
| Total | 921 (93.2%) | 67 (6.8%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Airway Heights
According to the poverty data in Airway Heights, 10.9% or 23 single-father households and 41.1% or 297 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 8 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 16 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 11 (25.0%) | 2 (0.8%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 4 (2.6%) | 126 (54.1%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 8 (100.0%) | 153 (64.8%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 16 (100.0%) |
| Total | 23 (10.9%) | 297 (41.1%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Airway Heights
The poverty data for Airway Heights shows that 67 of the married-couple family households (6.8%) and 320 of the single-parent households (34.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 2 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 16 household (69.6%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 32 (5.7%) | 13 (4.6%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 22 (7.9%) | 130 (33.8%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 11 (7.5%) | 161 (66.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 2 (100.0%) | 16 (69.6%) |
| Total | 67 (6.8%) | 320 (34.3%) |
Employment Characteristics in Airway Heights
Employment by Class of Employer in Airway Heights
Among the 3,681 employed individuals in Airway Heights, private company employees (2,200 | 59.8%), federal government employees (587 | 16.0%), and local government employees (399 | 10.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 2,200 | 59.8% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 34 | 0.9% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 123 | 3.3% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 138 | 3.7% |
| Local Government Employees | 399 | 10.8% |
| State Government Employees | 200 | 5.4% |
| Federal Government Employees | 587 | 16.0% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total | 3,681 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Airway Heights
According to the labor force statistics for Airway Heights, out of the total population over 16 years of age (8,311), 49.1% or 4,081 individuals are in the labor force, with 9.6% or 392 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 74.4% or 857 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 19.0% or 16 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 84 (37.5%) | 16 (19.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 795 (72.3%) | 45 (5.6%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 857 (74.4%) | 156 (18.2%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 513 (43.8%) | 71 (13.9%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 743 (42.8%) | 39 (5.2%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 444 (42.2%) | 33 (7.4%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 362 (66.5%) | 30 (8.2%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 231 (38.2%) | 18 (7.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 49 (9.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 4,081 (49.1%) | 392 (9.6%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Airway Heights
According to labor force statistics for Airway Heights, 50.3% of individuals (3,149) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (6,260) are in the labor force, with 10.6% or 334 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 76.6% or 805 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 20.4% or 164 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 158 (22.4%) | 13 (1.9%) |
| High School Diploma | 743 (41.0%) | 199 (11.0%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 1,446 (53.7%) | 127 (4.7%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 805 (76.6%) | 214 (20.4%) |
| Total | 3,149 (50.3%) | 664 (10.6%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Airway Heights
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Airway Heights are Community & Social Service (409 | 12.2%), Management (297 | 8.9%), Education Instruction & Library (263 | 7.9%), Business & Financial (259 | 7.7%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (163 | 4.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Airway Heights, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (96.2%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (76.9%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (76.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 139 (46.8%) | 158 (53.2%) |
| Business & Financial | 37 (14.3%) | 222 (85.7%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 125 (76.7%) | 38 (23.3%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 125 (96.2%) | 5 (3.8%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 0 (0.0%) | 33 (100.0%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Community & Social Service | 82 (20.1%) | 327 (79.9%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 31 (29.0%) | 76 (71.0%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 21 (8.0%) | 242 (92.0%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 30 (76.9%) | 9 (23.1%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 0 (0.0%) | 138 (100.0%) |
| Health Technologists | 0 (0.0%) | 71 (100.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 383 (30.2%) | 883 (69.8%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,798 (53.8%) | 1,544 (46.2%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Airway Heights are Cleaning & Maintenance (174 | 5.2%), Food Preparation & Serving (155 | 4.6%), Security & Protection (91 | 2.7%), Healthcare Support (71 | 2.1%), and Personal Care & Service (61 | 1.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Airway Heights, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (85.3%), Healthcare Support (71.8%), and Food Preparation & Serving (65.2%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 20 (28.2%) | 51 (71.8%) |
| Security & Protection | 91 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 56 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Law Enforcement | 35 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 54 (34.8%) | 101 (65.2%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 97 (55.7%) | 77 (44.3%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 9 (14.7%) | 52 (85.3%) |
| Total (Category) | 271 (49.1%) | 281 (50.9%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,798 (53.8%) | 1,544 (46.2%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Airway Heights are Office & Administration (301 | 9.0%), and Sales & Related (231 | 6.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 92 (39.8%) | 139 (60.2%) |
| Office & Administration | 131 (43.5%) | 170 (56.5%) |
| Total (Category) | 223 (41.9%) | 309 (58.1%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,798 (53.8%) | 1,544 (46.2%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Airway Heights are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (223 | 6.7%), and Construction & Extraction (171 | 5.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 171 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 223 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 394 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,798 (53.8%) | 1,544 (46.2%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Airway Heights are Production (271 | 8.1%), Material Moving (265 | 7.9%), and Transportation (62 | 1.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 236 (87.1%) | 35 (12.9%) |
| Transportation | 62 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Material Moving | 229 (86.4%) | 36 (13.6%) |
| Total (Category) | 527 (88.1%) | 71 (11.9%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,798 (53.8%) | 1,544 (46.2%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Airway Heights
Employment Industries in Airway Heights
The major employment industries in Airway Heights include Retail Trade (418 | 12.5%), Educational Services (356 | 10.6%), Health Care & Social Assistance (354 | 10.6%), Manufacturing (325 | 9.7%), and Accommodation & Food Services (281 | 8.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Airway Heights
The Airway Heights industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (95.9%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (87.6%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (86.7%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 15 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 203 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Manufacturing | 278 (85.5%) | 47 (14.5%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 89 (70.6%) | 37 (29.4%) |
| Retail Trade | 263 (62.9%) | 155 (37.1%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 194 (99.5%) | 1 (0.5%) |
| Utilities | 14 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Information | 15 (20.5%) | 58 (79.4%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 8 (4.1%) | 189 (95.9%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 23 (40.4%) | 34 (59.7%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 60 (50.4%) | 59 (49.6%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 100 (71.4%) | 40 (28.6%) |
| Educational Services | 110 (30.9%) | 246 (69.1%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 47 (13.3%) | 307 (86.7%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 10 (12.3%) | 71 (87.6%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 125 (44.5%) | 156 (55.5%) |
| Public Administration | 127 (70.6%) | 53 (29.4%) |
| Total | 1,798 (53.8%) | 1,544 (46.2%) |
Education in Airway Heights
School Enrollment in Airway Heights
The most common levels of schooling among the 2,545 students in Airway Heights are college / undergraduate (614 | 24.1%), elementary school (432 | 17.0%), and middle school (429 | 16.9%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 294 | 11.6% |
| Kindergarten | 235 | 9.2% |
| Elementary School | 432 | 17.0% |
| Middle School | 429 | 16.9% |
| High School | 396 | 15.6% |
| College / Undergraduate | 614 | 24.1% |
| Graduate / Professional | 145 | 5.7% |
| Total | 2,545 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Airway Heights
Out of a total of 2,545 students who are enrolled in schools in Airway Heights, 298 (11.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 2,247 (88.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 41 (19.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 62 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 206 (83.7%) | 40 (16.3%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 647 (91.5%) | 60 (8.5%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 400 (83.7%) | 78 (16.3%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 175 (81.0%) | 41 (19.0%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 62 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 222 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 342 (89.8%) | 39 (10.2%) |
| 35 Years and over | 193 (82.8%) | 40 (17.2%) |
| Total | 2,247 (88.3%) | 298 (11.7%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Airway Heights
Business (316 | 23.7%), computers & mathematics (221 | 16.6%), education (170 | 12.8%), social sciences (100 | 7.5%), and science & technology (92 | 6.9%) are the most common fields of study among 1,331 individuals in Airway Heights who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 221 | 16.6% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 64 | 4.8% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 0 | 0.0% |
| Psychology | 91 | 6.8% |
| Social Sciences | 100 | 7.5% |
| Engineering | 71 | 5.3% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 0 | 0.0% |
| Science & Technology | 92 | 6.9% |
| Business | 316 | 23.7% |
| Education | 170 | 12.8% |
| Literature & Languages | 0 | 0.0% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 27 | 2.0% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 61 | 4.6% |
| Communications | 43 | 3.2% |
| Arts & Humanities | 75 | 5.6% |
| Total | 1,331 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Airway Heights
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Airway Heights
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Airway Heights are males with 2 vehicles (1,077, accounting for 52.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (717, making up 66.9%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 46 (2.2%) | 79 (4.9%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 515 (24.9%) | 413 (25.7%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 1,077 (52.0%) | 717 (44.6%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 300 (14.5%) | 347 (21.6%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 34 (1.6%) | 37 (2.3%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 100 (4.8%) | 16 (1.0%) |
| Total | 2,072 (100.0%) | 1,609 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Airway Heights
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Airway Heights are 15 to 19 minutes (689 commuters, 19.8%), 30 to 34 minutes (615 commuters, 17.6%), and 10 to 14 minutes (571 commuters, 16.4%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 153 | 4.4% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 565 | 16.2% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 571 | 16.4% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 689 | 19.8% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 365 | 10.5% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 175 | 5.0% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 615 | 17.6% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 63 | 1.8% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 65 | 1.9% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 82 | 2.4% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 87 | 2.5% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 56 | 1.6% |
Commute Time by Sex in Airway Heights
The most common commute times in Airway Heights are 10 to 14 minutes (443 commuters, 21.7%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (328 commuters, 22.6%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 114 (5.6%) | 39 (2.7%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 347 (17.0%) | 218 (15.0%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 443 (21.7%) | 128 (8.8%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 361 (17.7%) | 328 (22.6%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 177 (8.7%) | 188 (13.0%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 47 (2.3%) | 128 (8.8%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 343 (16.8%) | 272 (18.8%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 36 (1.8%) | 27 (1.9%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 61 (3.0%) | 4 (0.3%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 51 (2.5%) | 31 (2.1%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 21 (1.0%) | 66 (4.5%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 36 (1.8%) | 20 (1.4%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Airway Heights
The most frequent times of departure to work in Airway Heights are 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM (349, 17.1%) for males and 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (231, 15.9%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 182 (8.9%) | 68 (4.7%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 87 (4.3%) | 16 (1.1%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 349 (17.1%) | 20 (1.4%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 197 (9.7%) | 150 (10.3%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 215 (10.5%) | 164 (11.3%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 215 (10.5%) | 147 (10.1%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 113 (5.6%) | 219 (15.1%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 84 (4.1%) | 188 (13.0%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 37 (1.8%) | 30 (2.1%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 16 (0.8%) | 59 (4.1%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 23 (1.1%) | 27 (1.9%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 46 (2.3%) | 47 (3.2%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 240 (11.8%) | 231 (15.9%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 233 (11.4%) | 83 (5.7%) |
| Total | 2,037 (100.0%) | 1,449 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Airway Heights
Occupancy by Ownership in Airway Heights
Of the total 3,292 dwellings in Airway Heights, owner-occupied units account for 1,188 (36.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 2,104 (63.9%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 1,188 | 36.1% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 2,104 | 63.9% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 3,292 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Airway Heights
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 970 | 29.5% |
| 2-Person Household | 1,113 | 33.8% |
| 3-Person Household | 466 | 14.2% |
| 4+ Person Household | 743 | 22.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 3,292 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Airway Heights
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 276 (28.4%) | 694 (71.6%) |
| 2-Person Household | 394 (35.4%) | 719 (64.6%) |
| 3-Person Household | 165 (35.4%) | 301 (64.6%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 353 (47.5%) | 390 (52.5%) |
| Total Housing Units | 1,188 (36.1%) | 2,104 (63.9%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Airway Heights
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 45 (17.5%) | 212 (82.5%) |
| High School Diploma | 213 (28.8%) | 527 (71.2%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 686 (42.0%) | 949 (58.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 244 (37.0%) | 416 (63.0%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Airway Heights
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 1,310 | 39.8% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 654 | 19.9% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 372 | 11.3% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 604 | 18.3% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 242 | 7.3% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 77 | 2.3% |
| 85 Years and Over | 33 | 1.0% |
| Total | 3,292 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Airway Heights
Median Income by Occupancy in Airway Heights
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 1,188 (36.1%) | $78,049 |
| Renter-Occupied | 2,104 (63.9%) | $51,000 |
| Average | 3,292 (100.0%) | $57,857 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Airway Heights
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 11 (0.9%) | 126 (6.0%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 68 (3.2%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7 (0.6%) | 98 (4.7%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 123 (5.9%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 9 (0.8%) | 118 (5.6%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 141 (11.9%) | 232 (11.0%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 187 (15.7%) | 261 (12.4%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 230 (19.4%) | 655 (31.1%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 233 (19.6%) | 245 (11.6%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 182 (15.3%) | 156 (7.4%) |
| $150,000 or more | 188 (15.8%) | 22 (1.1%) |
| Total | 1,188 (100.0%) | 2,104 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Airway Heights
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 55 (4.6%) | 30 (1.4%) |
| $300 to $499 | 105 (8.8%) | 79 (3.7%) |
| $500 to $799 | 197 (16.6%) | 110 (5.2%) |
| $800 to $999 | 61 (5.1%) | 237 (11.3%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 273 (23.0%) | 1,048 (49.8%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 237 (20.0%) | 557 (26.5%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 218 (18.3%) | 18 (0.9%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 29 (2.4%) | 25 (1.2%) |
| $3,000 or more | 13 (1.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,188 (100.0%) | 2,104 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Airway Heights
Housing Structures in Airway Heights
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 1,145 | 34.8% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 104 | 3.2% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 198 | 6.0% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 98 | 3.0% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 240 | 7.3% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 1,190 | 36.1% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 317 | 9.6% |
| Total | 3,292 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Airway Heights
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 977 (85.3%) | 168 (14.7%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 8 (7.7%) | 96 (92.3%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 22 (11.1%) | 176 (88.9%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 3 (3.1%) | 95 (96.9%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 240 (100.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 1,190 (100.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 178 (56.1%) | 139 (43.9%) |
| Total | 1,188 (36.1%) | 2,104 (63.9%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Airway Heights
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 47 (2.2%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 89 (7.5%) | 383 (18.2%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 573 (48.2%) | 1,454 (69.1%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 366 (30.8%) | 198 (9.4%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 160 (13.5%) | 22 (1.1%) |
| Total | 1,188 (100.0%) | 2,104 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Airway Heights
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 707 (59.5%) | 273 (13.0%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 23 (1.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Electricity | 458 (38.6%) | 1,807 (85.9%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 0 (0.0%) | 20 (0.9%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (0.1%) |
| No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (0.1%) |
| Total | 1,188 (100.0%) | 2,104 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Airway Heights
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 56 (4.7%) | 188 (8.9%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 285 (24.0%) | 868 (41.2%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 545 (45.9%) | 796 (37.8%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 302 (25.4%) | 252 (12.0%) |
| Total | 1,188 (100.0%) | 2,104 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Airway Heights
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Airway Heights
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 303 | 885 |
| Median Property Value | - | - |
| Median Household Income | $47,159 | $171 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $491 | $13 |
| Real Estate Taxes | - | - |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Airway Heights
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 146 (48.2%) | 40 (4.5%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 11 (3.6%) | 36 (4.1%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 97 (32.0%) | 550 (62.2%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 49 (16.2%) | 222 (25.1%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 37 (4.2%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 303 (100.0%) | 885 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Airway Heights
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 3 (1.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 16 (5.3%) | 8 (0.9%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 89 (29.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 45 (14.8%) | 52 (5.9%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 27 (8.9%) | 142 (16.1%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 74 (24.4%) | 203 (22.9%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 32 (10.6%) | 159 (18.0%) |
| $150,000 or more | 17 (5.6%) | 150 (17.0%) |
| Total | 303 (100.0%) | 885 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Airway Heights
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 146 (48.2%) | 79,787 (9,015.5%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 39 (12.9%) | 206 (23.3%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 28 (9.2%) | 271 (30.6%) |
| 4.0x or more | 87 (28.7%) | 125 (14.1%) |
| Total | 303 (100.0%) | 885 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Airway Heights
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 144 (47.5%) | 8 (0.9%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 41 (13.5%) | 60 (6.8%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 83 (27.4%) | 156 (17.6%) |
| Total | 303 (100.0%) | 885 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Airway Heights
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Airway Heights
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 1,046 (96.2%) | 41 (3.8%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 1,352 (98.7%) | 18 (1.3%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 1,012 (87.0%) | 151 (13.0%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 1,046 (89.9%) | 117 (10.1%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 984 (99.1%) | 9 (0.9%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 624 (93.4%) | 44 (6.6%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 841 (95.9%) | 36 (4.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 380 (95.5%) | 18 (4.5%) |
| 75 Years and older | 168 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 7,453 (94.5%) | 434 (5.5%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Airway Heights
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 1,046 (96.2%) | 41 (3.8%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 1,352 (98.7%) | 18 (1.3%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 1,012 (87.0%) | 151 (13.0%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Airway Heights
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 1,073 (87.1%) | 159 (12.9%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 1,735 (98.2%) | 32 (1.8%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,892 (94.6%) | 108 (5.4%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,057 (93.3%) | 76 (6.7%) |
| $100,000 and over | 1,696 (96.6%) | 59 (3.4%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Airway Heights
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 701 (64.5%) | 376 (34.6%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 904 (66.0%) | 582 (42.5%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 280 (24.1%) | 734 (63.1%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 481 (41.4%) | 642 (55.2%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 368 (37.1%) | 655 (66.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 214 (32.0%) | 424 (63.5%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 378 (43.1%) | 544 (62.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 380 (95.5%) | 233 (58.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 160 (95.2%) | 103 (61.3%) |
| Total | 3,866 (49.0%) | 4,293 (54.4%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Airway Heights
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 69 (13.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 170 (17.8%) | 80 (15.3%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 231 (20.1%) | 112 (9.1%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 222 (20.3%) | 423 (29.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 59 (32.2%) | 39 (18.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 54 (64.3%) | 49 (58.3%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Airway Heights
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 69 (13.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 2 (0.2%) | 5 (0.9%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 2 (0.2%) | 1 (0.1%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 118 (10.8%) | 62 (4.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 34 (18.6%) | 21 (9.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 23 (27.4%) | 16 (19.1%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 3 (0.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 42 (3.6%) | 17 (1.4%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 18 (1.7%) | 101 (7.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 16 (19.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 168 (17.5%) | 59 (11.3%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 161 (14.0%) | 40 (3.2%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 57 (5.2%) | 237 (16.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 28 (15.3%) | 10 (4.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 32 (38.1%) | 7 (8.3%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 2 (0.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 59 (5.1%) | 64 (5.2%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 83 (7.6%) | 231 (16.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 24 (13.1%) | 19 (8.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 38 (45.2%) | 41 (48.8%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 93 (9.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 51 (4.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 22 (2.0%) | 39 (2.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 10 (4.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 39 (46.4%) | 2 (2.4%) |
Technology Access in Airway Heights
Computing Device Access in Airway Heights
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 2,523 | 76.6% |
| Smartphone | 3,010 | 91.4% |
| Tablet | 2,143 | 65.1% |
| No Computing Device | 143 | 4.3% |
| Total | 3,292 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Airway Heights
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 0 | 0.0% |
| Broadband Home | 2,708 | 82.3% |
| Cellular Data Only | 295 | 9.0% |
| Satellite Internet | 119 | 3.6% |
| No Internet | 240 | 7.3% |
| Total | 3,292 | 100.0% |
Airway Heights Summary
Airway Heights is a city located in Spokane County, Washington, United States. The city is located just west of Spokane, Washington, and is part of the Spokane Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2010 census, the population of Airway Heights was 6,114.
History
The area that is now Airway Heights was originally inhabited by the Spokane Tribe of Native Americans. The first non-native settlers arrived in the area in the late 1800s, and the town was officially incorporated in 1914. The town was named after the nearby Airway Heights Military Reservation, which was established in 1941. The military reservation was used as a training facility for the United States Army Air Corps during World War II.
Geography
Airway Heights is located in Spokane County, Washington, at an elevation of 2,072 feet (631 m). The city is located just west of Spokane, Washington, and is part of the Spokane Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city covers an area of 4.3 square miles (11.2 km2), and is bordered by the cities of Spokane, Cheney, and Medical Lake.
Climate
Airway Heights has a semi-arid climate, with hot summers and cold winters. The average annual temperature is 48.2 °F (9.0 °C), and the average annual precipitation is 13.3 inches (340 mm).
Economy
Airway Heights is home to several major employers, including the Fairchild Air Force Base, the Northern Quest Resort & Casino, and the Spokane Tribe of Indians. The city also has a thriving retail sector, with several shopping centers and retail outlets.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, the population of Airway Heights was 6,114. The racial makeup of the city was 79.2% White, 5.3% African American, 1.3% Native American, 4.2% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 5.3% from other races, and 4.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $41,944, and the median income for a family was $50,944. The per capita income for the city was $20,845. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Airway Heights?
Total Population of Airway Heights is 10,570.
What is the Total Male Population of Airway Heights?
Total Male Population of Airway Heights is 6,574.
What is the Total Female Population of Airway Heights?
Total Female Population of Airway Heights is 3,996.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Airway Heights?
There are 164.51 Males per 100 Females in Airway Heights.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Airway Heights?
There are 60.78 Females per 100 Males in Airway Heights.
What is the Median Population Age in Airway Heights?
Median Population Age in Airway Heights is 32.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Airway Heights
Average Family Size in Airway Heights is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Airway Heights
Average Household Size in Airway Heights is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Airway Heights?
Per Capita income in Airway Heights is $25,908.
What is the Median Family Income in Airway Heights?
Median Family Income in Airway Heights is $58,423.
What is the Median Household income in Airway Heights?
Median Household Income in Airway Heights is $57,857.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Airway Heights?
Income or Wage Gap in Airway Heights is 11.1%.
Women in Airway Heights earn 88.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Airway Heights?
Family Income Deficit in Airway Heights is $18,337.
Families that are below poverty line in Airway Heights earn $18,337 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Airway Heights?
Inequality or Gini Index in Airway Heights is 0.41.
How Large is the Labor Force in Airway Heights?
There are 4,081 People in the Labor Forcein in Airway Heights.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Airway Heights?
49.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Airway Heights.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Airway Heights?
Unemployment Rate in Airway Heights is 9.6%.