CensusEasy
CITY · 2010 ACS

Fords Prairie

Washington · 1,959 residents · 3.727 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Fords Prairie has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,432. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $187,400. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 31% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

1,959
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,961 in 2000
1990 – 2024
526 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 526 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
46.8
+6%since 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Fords Prairie
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,432
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,927 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$24,865
+15%since 2000
from $21,610 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
5.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.400
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$187,400
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $124,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$780
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $518 in 2000
US average: $853
42.0%
−39.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
23.7% rent
4.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
20.1%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
60.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
4.8
+64%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Fords Prairie on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(1,802)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(71)
Asian1.5%(30)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.8%(252)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(1,716)
Black0.5%(10)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(127)
Asian1.9%(38)
Other11.3%(220)
Diversity Score40.6%(795)
41
+216%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
4.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.3 min
+26%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
95.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 89.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
7.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

24.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
36.7%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

56.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
43.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
20.8%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Fords Prairie

Head to head

Compare Fords Prairie to nearby cities

Frequently asked

How many people live in Fords Prairie, Washington?

Fords Prairie, Washington has about 1,959 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fords Prairie, Washington earns about $39,432 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fords Prairie, Washington expensive?

In Fords Prairie, Washington, the median home is worth about $187,400, and the typical rent is about $780 a month.

How educated are people in Fords Prairie, Washington?

About 17.1% of adults age 25 and over in Fords Prairie, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fords Prairie, Washington?

About 5.3% of people in Fords Prairie, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fords Prairie, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Fords Prairie, Washington has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 346 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

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

How we source and harmonize this data →