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Fords Prairie

Washington · 2,234 residents · 3.727 sq mi
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Fords Prairie is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,182. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $240,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,234
+14%since 2000
from 1,961 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
599 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 526 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.4
−9%since 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Fords Prairie
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,182
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,927 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,777
+24%since 2000
from $21,610 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.5%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5%
US avg: 2%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$240,500
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $124,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$954
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $518 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.1%
−18.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
36.9% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+13%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.6%(1,623)
Black0.9%(20)
Hispanic / Latino19.3%(432)
Asian1.3%(30)
Other1.7%(39)
Diversity Score48.2%(1,077)
Diversity Score
48
+276%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
+17%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.0%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 89.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.1%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
49.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.7%
−83.0 ptssince 2013
from 90.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fords Prairie, Washington?

Fords Prairie, Washington has about 2,234 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fords Prairie, Washington earns about $73,182 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 $240,500, and the typical rent is about $954 a month.

How educated are people in Fords Prairie, Washington?

About 16.9% 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 9.4% 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 71 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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