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Fircrest

Washington · 6,497 residents · 1.583 sq mi
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Fircrest is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $64,069. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $325,600. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,497
+11%since 2000
from 5,868 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,104 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 3,707 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.2
−1%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Fircrest
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,069
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,912 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,916
+21%since 2000
from $27,244 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
38.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.364
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services9.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$325,600
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $163,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$986
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $703 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.7%
−20.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
32.5% rent
Vacancy rate
10.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.9%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.1
+71%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86%(5,048)
Black5.1%(300)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(158)
Asian2.7%(156)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.1%(1,473)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(4,957)
Black6.9%(446)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(299)
Asian5%(327)
Other7%(453)
Diversity Score50.1%(3,255)
Diversity Score
50
+100%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 33.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+54%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
1.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
44.8%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
56.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.1%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fircrest, Washington?

Fircrest, Washington has about 6,497 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fircrest, Washington?

The typical household in Fircrest, Washington earns about $64,069 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fircrest, Washington expensive?

In Fircrest, Washington, the median home is worth about $325,600, and the typical rent is about $986 a month.

How educated are people in Fircrest, Washington?

About 36.7% of adults age 25 and over in Fircrest, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fircrest, Washington?

About 4.5% of people in Fircrest, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fircrest, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Fircrest, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,239 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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