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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Forks

Washington · 3,120 residents · 4.139 sq mi
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Forks has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,280. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $75,500. The poverty rate of 20.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 25% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,120
+9%since 1990
from 2,862 in 1990
1990 – 2025
754 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 691 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.3
+5%since 1990
from 29.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Forks
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,280
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,851 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,686
+19%since 1990
from $11,535 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.5%
+6.9 ptssince 1990
from 13.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$75,500
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $52,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$444
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $348 in 1990
US average: $602
62.1%
+7.0 ptssince 1990
from 55.2% in 1990
37.9% rent
2.2
+13%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(2,487)
Black3.8%(109)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(153)
Asian1.6%(45)
Diversity Score38.8%(1,109)
2000
White, non-Hispanic76%(2,372)
Black0.4%(13)
Hispanic / Latino15.5%(485)
Asian1.5%(47)
Diversity Score38.9%(1,212)
39
Unchangedsince 1990
from 39 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.0%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 10.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.8%
+7.7 ptssince 1990
from 72.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.0%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.8 min
+5%since 1990
from 19.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 3,120 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Forks, Washington?

The typical household in Forks, Washington earns about $34,280 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 $75,500, and the typical rent is about $444 a month.

How educated are people in Forks, Washington?

About 10.0% 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 20.5% 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 258 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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