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Brier

Washington · 6,560 residents · 2.196 sq mi
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Brier is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $124,651. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $619,600. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents. Households here earn about 62% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,560
+3%since 2000
from 6,383 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,987 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 2,907 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.0
+23%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Brier
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$124,651
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,558 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,786
+90%since 2000
from $26,675 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
77.1%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$619,600
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $231,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,000
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,110 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.9% in 2000
9.1% rent
Afford Score
5.0
+58%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.3%(4,877)
Black1.3%(88)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(352)
Asian9.6%(627)
Other5.8%(382)
Diversity Score48.6%(3,189)
Diversity Score
49
+76%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.3%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 32.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.9%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.1 min
+43%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.6%
−9.4 ptssince 2011
from 74.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
56.7%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
11.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.6%
−89.4 ptssince 2013
from 91.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brier, Washington?

Brier, Washington has about 6,560 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brier, Washington?

The typical household in Brier, Washington earns about $124,651 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 $619,600, and the typical rent is about $2,000 a month.

How educated are people in Brier, Washington?

About 42.3% 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 3.9% 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 927 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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