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Fife

Washington · 11,061 residents (2025 est.) · 5.834 sq mi
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Fife is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $90,532. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 6,165 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $543,100. At a median age of 31.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 122%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,949
+129%since 2000
from 4,784 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,877 / sq mi
+129%since 2000
from 820 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
31.3
+6%since 2000
from 29.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:11,061 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K5K7K10K12K1990201020202024Fife
202411K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,532
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,806 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,696
+137%since 2000
from $16,723 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.7%
+35.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.365
−1%since 2010
from 0.369 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance10.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$543,100
+122%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $134,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,889
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $583 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
46.3%
+21.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.8% in 2000
53.7% rent
Vacancy rate
5.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.0%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.0
+42%since 2000
from 4.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
72
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.7%(3,049)
Black6.5%(312)
Hispanic / Latino13.5%(648)
Asian6.3%(302)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.4%(2,793)
2024
White, non-Hispanic37.7%(4,131)
Black13.3%(1,459)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(1,665)
Asian15.7%(1,714)
Other18.1%(1,980)
Diversity Score94.9%(10,396)
Diversity Score
95
+63%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.9%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.1%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+47%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.2%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 74.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.6%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
23.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.8%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2012
from 11.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.9%
−74.2 ptssince 2013
from 82.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.7%
+14.2 ptssince 2017
from 81.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
66.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 67.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 10.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fife, Washington?

Fife, Washington has about 10,949 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fife, Washington?

The typical household in Fife, Washington earns about $90,532 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fife, Washington expensive?

In Fife, Washington, the median home is worth about $543,100, and the typical rent is about $1,889 a month.

How educated are people in Fife, Washington?

About 27.9% of adults age 25 and over in Fife, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fife, Washington?

About 11.2% of people in Fife, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fife, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Fife, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,085 residents, a change of about 183 percent over that period.

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