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Fern Prairie

Washington · 1,884 residents · 5.017 sq mi
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Fern Prairie is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $74,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. Median home value is $338,200. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 29% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% 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
1,884
+13%vs 2011
vs 1,667 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
376 / sq mi
+13%vs 2011
vs 332 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
46.2
+5%vs 2011
vs 43.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K201020202024Fern Prairie
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,000
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $85,625 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,339
−8%vs 2011
vs $32,841 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
48.8%
−7.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.8% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.346
−3%vs 2011
vs 0.356 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services10.2%
US avg: 7%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing7.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$338,200
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $336,100 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
58.5%
−37.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 95.9% in 2011
12.2% rent
Vacancy rate
13.3%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.6% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.3%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.9% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+52.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.6
+16%vs 2011
vs 3.9 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(1,526)
Black1.6%(27)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.8%(96)
Diversity Score19.8%(330)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(1,756)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(59)
Asian1.1%(21)
Other7.9%(150)
Diversity Score26.6%(501)
Diversity Score
27
+34%vs 2011
vs 20 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.2%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.3% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 88.3% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.3%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.1% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.6 min
+23%vs 2011
vs 27.2 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.8%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.9% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.5% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 4.2% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.1% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.0%
−4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.7% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.7%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 36.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.2% in 2011
Female
49.7%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.8% in 2011
Foreign born
2.8%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.9% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.7%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.2% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fern Prairie, Washington?

Fern Prairie, Washington has about 1,884 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fern Prairie, Washington earns about $74,000 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 $338,200.

How educated are people in Fern Prairie, Washington?

About 24.2% 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 7.3% of people in Fern Prairie, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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