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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Fife

Washington · 4,784 residents · 5.834 sq mi
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Fife has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,806. Population has grown 24% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $134,300. At a median age of 29.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 31% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 29.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,784
+24%since 1990
from 3,864 in 1990
1990 – 2025
820 / sq mi
+24%since 1990
from 662 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
29.4
+2%since 1990
from 28.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K5K7K10K12K1990201020202024Fife
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,806
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,700 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,723
+23%since 1990
from $13,621 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.9%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$134,300
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $91,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$583
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $443 in 1990
US average: $602
24.8%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 27.7% in 1990
75.2% rent
4.2
+23%since 1990
from 3.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(3,298)
Black4.3%(166)
Hispanic / Latino6%(232)
Asian4.1%(160)
Diversity Score42.7%(1,651)
2000
White, non-Hispanic63.7%(3,049)
Black6.5%(312)
Hispanic / Latino13.5%(648)
Asian6.3%(302)
Diversity Score58.4%(2,793)
58
+37%since 1990
from 43 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.3%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 13.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.6%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 83.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.7%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 1.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.3 min
−17%since 1990
from 22.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fife, Washington?

Fife, Washington has about 4,784 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Fife, Washington?

The typical household in Fife, Washington earns about $31,806 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 $134,300, and the typical rent is about $583 a month.

How educated are people in Fife, Washington?

About 11.3% 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 14.9% 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 920 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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