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Brewster

Washington · 1,983 residents · 1.152 sq mi
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Brewster has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,966. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $158,900. At a median age of 33.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 43% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

1,983
−9%since 2000
from 2,189 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,721 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1,900 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
33.0
+24%since 2000
from 26.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Brewster
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,966
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,556 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$16,048
+68%since 2000
from $9,555 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
23.7%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 31.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing25.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction25.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance12.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade11.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

$158,900
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$794
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $391 in 2000
US average: $1,124
43.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 47.9% in 2000
56.6% rent
3.6
−9%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic37.2%(814)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino59.5%(1,302)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.7%(1,306)
2020
White, non-Hispanic19.4%(385)
Black0.5%(10)
Hispanic / Latino77.1%(1,528)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0.1%(3)
Diversity Score41.8%(829)
42
−30%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
64.0%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 50.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
2.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.4 min
+16%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
72.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
4.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
71.8%
+14.0 ptssince 2011
from 57.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
9.3%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

57.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
42.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
30.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
17.5%
−46.0 ptssince 2013
from 63.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Brewster, Washington?

Brewster, Washington has about 1,983 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brewster, Washington?

The typical household in Brewster, Washington earns about $43,966 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brewster, Washington expensive?

In Brewster, Washington, the median home is worth about $158,900, and the typical rent is about $794 a month.

How educated are people in Brewster, Washington?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in Brewster, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brewster, Washington?

About 23.7% of people in Brewster, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brewster, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Brewster, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 350 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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