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Fairwood CDP (King County)

Washington · 19,102 residents · 4.743 sq mi
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Fairwood CDP (King County) is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $85,839. Population has declined 7% since 2011. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $364,100. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents. Households here earn about 50% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,102
−7%vs 2011
vs 20,430 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
4,027 / sq mi
−7%vs 2011
vs 4,307 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
38.3
−2%vs 2011
vs 38.9 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,839
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $88,859 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,970
−4%vs 2011
vs $38,624 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
58.2%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 59.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.4%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.352
−3%vs 2011
vs 0.364 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$364,100
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $353,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,200
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,238 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
59.4%
−16.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 75.6% in 2011
26.7% rent
Vacancy rate
5.9%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.8% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.4%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.7% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.6%
−3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 36.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+7%vs 2011
vs 4.0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic62.5%(12,765)
Black6.3%(1,288)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(1,357)
Asian16.9%(3,458)
Other7.6%(1,562)
Diversity Score70.8%(14,473)
2010
White, non-Hispanic62.1%(11,862)
Black7.3%(1,391)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(1,240)
Asian17.5%(3,345)
Other6.9%(1,327)
Diversity Score71.5%(13,663)
Diversity Score
72
+1%vs 2011
vs 71 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.6%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.1% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 93.7% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.8%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.6% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.1 min
+1%vs 2011
vs 32.0 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.2%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 79.5% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.3% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.8%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.3% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.6%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.9% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.2%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.3% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.8% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.5%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
43.6%
−2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.1% in 2011
Female
49.4%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.9% in 2011
Foreign born
16.0%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.9% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.9%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.4% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairwood CDP (King County), Washington?

Fairwood CDP (King County), Washington has about 19,102 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairwood CDP (King County), Washington?

The typical household in Fairwood CDP (King County), Washington earns about $85,839 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairwood CDP (King County), Washington expensive?

In Fairwood CDP (King County), Washington, the median home is worth about $364,100, and the typical rent is about $1,200 a month.

How educated are people in Fairwood CDP (King County), Washington?

About 40.6% of adults age 25 and over in Fairwood CDP (King County), Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairwood CDP (King County), Washington?

About 2.4% of people in Fairwood CDP (King County), Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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