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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Forks

Washington · 2,862 residents · 4.139 sq mi
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Forks has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,851. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $52,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,862
−8%vs 2000
vs 3,120 in 2000
1990 – 2025
691 / sq mi
−8%vs 2000
vs 754 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
29.8
−5%vs 2000
vs 31.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Forks
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,851
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,280 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,535
−16%vs 2000
vs $13,686 in 2000
US average: $14,340
13.6%
−6.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$52,300
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $75,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$348
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $444 in 2000
US average: $450
55.2%
−7.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.1% in 2000
44.8% rent
1.9
−12%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(2,487)
Black3.8%(109)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(153)
Asian1.6%(45)
Other7.7%(221)
Diversity Score38.8%(1,109)
39
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.5%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
72.1%
−7.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.6%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.7 min
−5%vs 2000
vs 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Forks, Washington?

Forks, Washington has about 2,862 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Forks, Washington?

The typical household in Forks, Washington earns about $26,851 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 $52,300, and the typical rent is about $348 a month.

How educated are people in Forks, Washington?

About 10.5% 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 13.6% of people in Forks, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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

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