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Brier

Washington · 6,597 residents (2025 est.) · 2.196 sq mi
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Brier is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $132,045. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $866,600. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 106%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,545
+3%since 2000
from 6,383 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,980 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 2,907 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.4
+27%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:6,597 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Brier
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$132,045
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,558 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,825
+121%since 2000
from $26,675 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.374
+7%since 2010
from 0.348 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$866,600
+106%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $231,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,318
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,110 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.9% in 2000
10.2% rent
Vacancy rate
2.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.6
+109%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
70
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(5,396)
Black0.8%(53)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(206)
Asian7.7%(490)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.7%(1,766)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71%(4,649)
Black6.8%(448)
Hispanic / Latino3%(199)
Asian10.6%(697)
Other8.4%(552)
Diversity Score58.9%(3,857)
Diversity Score
59
+113%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.6%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 32.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.0%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+49%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.9%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.8%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
29.6%
+26.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.3%
−13.7 ptssince 2011
from 74.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
64.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
49.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
13.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
−44.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2012
from 6.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
−88.5 ptssince 2013
from 91.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2017
from 91.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.8%
−7.6 ptssince 2016
from 86.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 2.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brier, Washington?

Brier, Washington has about 6,545 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brier, Washington?

The typical household in Brier, Washington earns about $132,045 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brier, Washington expensive?

In Brier, Washington, the median home is worth about $866,600, and the typical rent is about $2,318 a month.

How educated are people in Brier, Washington?

About 50.6% of adults age 25 and over in Brier, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brier, Washington?

About 6.7% of people in Brier, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brier, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Brier, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 912 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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