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Brier

Washington · 6,087 residents · 2.196 sq mi
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Brier is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $92,934. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $394,900. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents. Households here earn about 62% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,087
−5%since 2000
from 6,383 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,772 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 2,907 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.4
+19%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Brier
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,934
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,558 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,377
+48%since 2000
from $26,675 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
63.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.348
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$394,900
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $231,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,616
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,110 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
72.1%
−19.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.9% in 2000
10.3% rent
Vacancy rate
1.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.3%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+35%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83%(5,051)
Black1%(63)
Hispanic / Latino4%(244)
Asian7.5%(454)
Other4.2%(257)
Diversity Score37.3%(2,269)
Diversity Score
37
+35%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 32.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+42%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
7.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
43.6%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
11.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.9%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brier, Washington?

Brier, Washington has about 6,087 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brier, Washington?

The typical household in Brier, Washington earns about $92,934 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 $394,900, and the typical rent is about $1,616 a month.

How educated are people in Brier, Washington?

About 35.5% 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 2.6% 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 454 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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