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Belfair

Washington · 3,931 residents · 7.369 sq mi
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Belfair has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $47,344. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $196,900. The poverty rate of 32.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,931
+8%vs 2011
vs 3,631 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
533 / sq mi
+8%vs 2011
vs 493 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
35.9
+27%vs 2011
vs 28.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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20245K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,344
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $48,125 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,891
+1%vs 2011
vs $16,660 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.2%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.5% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
32.1%
+3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.3% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.359
−4%vs 2011
vs 0.372 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade28.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services9.7%
US avg: 7%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$196,900
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $197,200 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$750
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $957 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.0%
−13.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 67.9% in 2011
27.4% rent
Vacancy rate
26.7%
+7.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.6% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.2%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.9% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.4%
−6.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.5% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+1%vs 2011
vs 4.1 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic85%(3,085)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(82)
Asian0.7%(26)
Other12.1%(438)
Diversity Score32.9%(1,194)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(3,228)
Black0.6%(23)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(402)
Asian1.5%(60)
Other12.3%(483)
Diversity Score48.2%(1,894)
Diversity Score
48
+47%vs 2011
vs 33 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
+2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.8% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.7%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 86.3% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+2%vs 2011
vs 30.6 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.4%
+2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.9% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.6% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.3% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
−2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.6% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.9% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.8%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.7% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.7%
+3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.8% in 2011
Female
53.2%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.2% in 2011
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.9% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.7%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Belfair, Washington?

Belfair, Washington has about 3,931 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Belfair, Washington?

The typical household in Belfair, Washington earns about $47,344 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Belfair, Washington expensive?

In Belfair, Washington, the median home is worth about $196,900, and the typical rent is about $750 a month.

How educated are people in Belfair, Washington?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in Belfair, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Belfair, Washington?

About 32.1% of people in Belfair, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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