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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Fife

Washington · 3,864 residents · 5.834 sq mi
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Fife has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,700. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 920 residents. Median home value is $91,900. At a median age of 28.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 28.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,864
−19%vs 2000
vs 4,784 in 2000
1990 – 2025
662 / sq mi
−19%vs 2000
vs 820 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
28.8
−2%vs 2000
vs 29.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K5K7K10K12K1990201020202024Fife
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,700
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,806 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$13,621
−19%vs 2000
vs $16,723 in 2000
US average: $14,340
10.2%
−4.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$91,900
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $134,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$443
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $583 in 2000
US average: $450
27.7%
+2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.8% in 2000
72.3% rent
3.4
−18%vs 2000
vs 4.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(3,298)
Black4.3%(166)
Hispanic / Latino6%(232)
Asian4.1%(160)
Other6.2%(240)
Diversity Score42.7%(1,651)
43
−27%vs 2000
vs 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.2%
+1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
83.1%
+2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.8%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.1 min
+21%vs 2000
vs 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Fife, Washington?

Fife, Washington has about 3,864 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Fife, Washington?

The typical household in Fife, Washington earns about $26,700 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 $91,900, and the typical rent is about $443 a month.

How educated are people in Fife, Washington?

About 13.2% 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 10.2% of people in Fife, 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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