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Fairchild AFB

Washington · 2,931 residents · 6.623 sq mi
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Fairchild AFB has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $69,917. Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 1,426 residents. Renters pay a median $1,808 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 22.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents. Households here earn about 29% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 22.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,931
−33%since 2000
from 4,357 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
443 / sq mi
−33%since 2000
from 658 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
22.6
Unchangedsince 2000
from 22.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Fairchild AFB
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,917
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,512 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,098
+127%since 2000
from $11,961 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.0%
+21.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.303
−12%since 2010
from 0.346 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services26.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration12.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information5.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,808
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $613 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
8.0%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
54.1%
+38.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.1%(3,271)
Black7.6%(332)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(371)
Asian3.5%(151)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.4%(1,935)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.8%(1,929)
Black9.9%(289)
Hispanic / Latino15.8%(463)
Asian2.1%(61)
Other6.4%(189)
Diversity Score65.9%(1,933)
Diversity Score
66
+48%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.8%
+21.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 95.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.7 min
+4%since 2000
from 9.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.2%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.3%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
15.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 16.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
86.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 83.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.9%
−45.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
Female
41.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.9%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2012
from 0.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.3%
−97.0 ptssince 2013
from 99.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2017
from 99.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2016
from 92.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 5.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairchild AFB, Washington?

Fairchild AFB, Washington has about 2,931 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairchild AFB, Washington?

The typical household in Fairchild AFB, Washington earns about $69,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairchild AFB, Washington expensive?

In Fairchild AFB, Washington, the typical rent is about $1,808 a month.

How educated are people in Fairchild AFB, Washington?

About 39.8% of adults age 25 and over in Fairchild AFB, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairchild AFB, Washington?

About 3.3% of people in Fairchild AFB, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fairchild AFB, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Fairchild AFB, Washington has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,923 residents, a change of about -40 percent over that period.

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