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Fairwood CDP (Spokane County)

Washington · 10,541 residents · 3.994 sq mi
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Fairwood CDP (Spokane County) is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,432. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 56% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $320,000. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,541
+56%since 2000
from 6,764 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,639 / sq mi
+56%since 2000
from 1,694 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.8
+4%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K7K8K10K11K1990201020202024Fairwood CDP (Spokane County)
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,432
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,682 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,818
+47%since 2000
from $26,378 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$320,000
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $149,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,098
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $605 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.7%
−15.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
34.3% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+67%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(6,290)
Black0.5%(34)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(151)
Asian1.6%(106)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.7%(724)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(8,790)
Black1.3%(134)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(575)
Asian1.9%(196)
Other3.2%(340)
Diversity Score28.5%(3,001)
Diversity Score
28
+166%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 42.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 94.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+103%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.5%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 65.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.9%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−82.5 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

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

Fairwood CDP (Spokane County), Washington has about 10,541 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fairwood CDP (Spokane County), Washington earns about $76,432 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairwood CDP (Spokane County), Washington expensive?

In Fairwood CDP (Spokane County), Washington, the median home is worth about $320,000, and the typical rent is about $1,098 a month.

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

About 43.2% of adults age 25 and over in Fairwood CDP (Spokane County), Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 6.2% of people in Fairwood CDP (Spokane County), Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fairwood CDP (Spokane County), Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Fairwood CDP (Spokane County), Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,734 residents, a change of about 82 percent over that period.

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