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Fern Prairie

Washington · 2,053 residents · 5.017 sq mi
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Fern Prairie is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $115,875. Population has declined 4% since 2023. Median home value is $628,200. With a median age of 47.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

2,053
−4%since 2023
from 2,132 in 2023
2010 – 2024
409 / sq mi
−4%since 2023
from 425 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
47.9
+4%since 2023
from 46.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
2K2K2K2K3K201020202024Fern Prairie
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$115,875
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $110,476 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$45,611
+13%since 2023
from $40,247 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2023
from 67.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
5.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.352
+3%since 2023
from 0.341 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Information5.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$628,200
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $550,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
94.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2023
from 85.9% in 2023
5.8% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
14.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
−34.0 ptssince 2023
from 34.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
5.4
+9%since 2023
from 5.0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(1,930)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(99)
Asian0.9%(20)
Other3.8%(81)
Diversity Score22.1%(471)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(1,796)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(140)
Asian1.2%(24)
Other4.5%(92)
Diversity Score28.5%(585)
28
+29%since 2023
from 22 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

38.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 36.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 90.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
15.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.2 min
−8%since 2023
from 24.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
70.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 75.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
6.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
21.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 21.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
1.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
3.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
44.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 47.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
16.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
51.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 50.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

51.9%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 51.9% in 2023
48.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 48.1% in 2023
4.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
10.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
18.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
95.8%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 95.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
92.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 93.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Fern Prairie, Washington?

Fern Prairie, Washington has about 2,053 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fern Prairie, Washington?

The typical household in Fern Prairie, Washington earns about $115,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fern Prairie, Washington expensive?

In Fern Prairie, Washington, the median home is worth about $628,200.

How educated are people in Fern Prairie, Washington?

About 38.6% of adults age 25 and over in Fern Prairie, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fern Prairie, Washington?

About 5.8% of people in Fern Prairie, 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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