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Fern Prairie

Washington · 2,061 residents · 5.017 sq mi
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Fern Prairie is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $84,688. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $386,700. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Despite a median home value of $386,700, the poverty rate sits 53% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% 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

2,061
+5%since 2019
from 1,958 in 2019
2010 – 2024
411 / sq mi
+5%since 2019
from 390 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
45.4
+2%since 2019
from 44.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
2K2K2K2K3K201020202024Fern Prairie
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$84,688
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $80,563 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
$37,189
−5%since 2019
from $38,987 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 53.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
19.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2019
from 13.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance12.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$386,700
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $371,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
$1,250
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,317 in 2019
US average: $1,124
90.8%
+10.5 ptssince 2019
from 80.3% in 2019
9.2% rent
4.6
−1%since 2019
from 4.6 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(1,908)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(37)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(13)
Diversity Score6.3%(122)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(1,715)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(122)
Asian1.7%(36)
Other1.6%(32)
Diversity Score23.5%(485)
24
+276%since 2019
from 6 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 17.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 87.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
6.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 3.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.6 min
−3%since 2019
from 26.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
76.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2019
from 81.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
2.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 1.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 3.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
56.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 54.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
37.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2019
from 34.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

52.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2019
from 56.0% in 2019
47.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2019
from 44.0% in 2019
2.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 1.5% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
7.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 8.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fern Prairie, Washington?

Fern Prairie, Washington has about 2,061 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fern Prairie, Washington earns about $84,688 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 $386,700, and the typical rent is about $1,250 a month.

How educated are people in Fern Prairie, Washington?

About 19.8% 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 19.7% 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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