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Forks

Washington · 3,488 residents (2025 est.) · 4.139 sq mi
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Forks has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,481. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $227,200. Households here earn about 38% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,400
+9%since 2000
from 3,120 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
821 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 754 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.3
+22%since 2000
from 31.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,488 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Forks
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,481
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,280 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,009
+156%since 2000
from $13,686 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.3%
+23.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
+6%since 2010
from 0.408 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$227,200
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$921
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $444 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.3%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
47.7% rent
Vacancy rate
15.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.2%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+71%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
63
RELATED:See current rent listings in Forks on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76%(2,372)
Black0.4%(13)
Hispanic / Latino15.5%(485)
Asian1.5%(47)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.9%(1,212)
2024
White, non-Hispanic52.8%(1,796)
Black1.8%(60)
Hispanic / Latino25.2%(857)
Asian9%(306)
Other11.2%(381)
Diversity Score79.6%(2,705)
Diversity Score
80
+105%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.3%
+21.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.9%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.9%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
−21%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.7%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Foreign born
10.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.0%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2012
from 19.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.3%
−72.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.4%
+18.4 ptssince 2017
from 72.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 80.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.1%
−8.9 ptssince 2016
from 18.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forks, Washington?

Forks, Washington has about 3,400 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Forks, Washington?

The typical household in Forks, Washington earns about $60,481 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Forks, Washington expensive?

In Forks, Washington, the median home is worth about $227,200, and the typical rent is about $921 a month.

How educated are people in Forks, Washington?

About 31.3% of adults age 25 and over in Forks, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Forks, Washington?

About 19.5% of people in Forks, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Forks, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Forks, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 538 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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

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