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Forks

Washington · 3,335 residents · 4.139 sq mi
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Forks has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,786. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% 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 $168,100. The poverty rate of 25.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,335
+7%since 2000
from 3,120 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
36.0
+15%since 2000
from 31.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Forks
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 57.6%(253)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.7%(257)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.3%(243)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.5%(249)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.7%(189)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413%(432)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4413.2%(440)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410.8%(360)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6412.5%(418)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 749.9%(330)
US avg: 10%
75 to 843.9%(131)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1%(33)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,786
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,280 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,642
+73%since 2000
from $13,686 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade1%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$168,100
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$647
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $444 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
41.1% rent
Afford Score
4.7
+38%since 2009
from 3.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.4%(2,113)
Black0.5%(16)
Hispanic / Latino22.8%(760)
Asian1.4%(47)
Other8.7%(289)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican17%(657)
Guatemalan1.7%(65)
Colombian0.3%(10)
Asian origin
Korean0.1%(4)
Ancestry
Irish20%(774)
German12.6%(486)
English7.6%(294)
Welsh4.7%(181)
Swedish4.3%(168)
Norwegian4.3%(165)
American3.3%(126)
Scotch-Irish2.2%(86)
Polish2%(79)
Italian1.9%(74)
Scottish1.9%(73)
Portuguese1.5%(57)
+ 8 more ancestry groups with data
French1.2%(46)
Canadian0.6%(25)
Lithuanian0.6%(24)
Dutch0.5%(20)
Finnish0.4%(15)
British0.3%(10)
Russian0.2%(9)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Welsh population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
−3%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.6%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.2%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.9%
−75.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married33.1%(404)
Married44%(538)
Widowed2.8%(34)
Divorced20.1%(246)
Women 15+
Never married35%(537)
Married35.5%(545)
Widowed11.5%(176)
Divorced18%(276)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forks, Washington?

Forks, Washington has about 3,335 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Forks, Washington?

The typical household in Forks, Washington earns about $35,786 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 $168,100, and the typical rent is about $647 a month.

How educated are people in Forks, Washington?

About 14.2% 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 25.0% 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 473 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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