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Fairwood CDP (King County)

Washington · 19,396 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 $95,484. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $450,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,396
−3%since 2019
from 19,962 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
4,089 / sq mi
−3%since 2019
from 4,209 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
+3%since 2019
from 38.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,484
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $97,398 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,446
Unchangedsince 2019
from $41,467 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
65.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 63.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 6.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 10%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$450,700
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $424,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,810
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,719 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 71.2% in 2019
29.4% rent
Afford Score
4.7
+8%since 2019
from 4.4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic54.8%(10,940)
Black9.9%(1,974)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(1,751)
Asian17.4%(3,473)
Other9.1%(1,824)
Diversity Score80.4%(16,058)
2020
White, non-Hispanic52%(10,088)
Black7.8%(1,513)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(1,757)
Asian21%(4,074)
Other8.7%(1,694)
Diversity Score81.7%(15,853)
Diversity Score
82
+2%since 2019
from 80 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 43.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 94.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 13.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.2 min
−2%since 2019
from 35.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2019
from 79.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 3.7% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 5.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 68.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 46.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 50.2% in 2019
Female
50.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 49.8% in 2019
Foreign born
19.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 18.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 3.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

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

Fairwood CDP (King County), Washington has about 19,396 residents according to the 2020 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 $95,484 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 $450,700, and the typical rent is about $1,810 a month.

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

About 44.0% 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 8.0% of people in Fairwood CDP (King County), Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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