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Fox Island

Washington · 3,414 residents · 5.194 sq mi
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Fox Island is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $172,292. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $1,003,900. With a median age of 53.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 114%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,414
+22%since 2000
from 2,803 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
657 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 540 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.1
+28%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K4K4K1990201020202024Fox Island
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$172,292
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,135 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$97,910
+201%since 2000
from $32,533 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
76.3%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
+15%since 2010
from 0.398 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing11.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,003,900
+114%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $257,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
7.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.7%
−44.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.8
+57%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(2,604)
Black0.6%(17)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(52)
Asian1.6%(45)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.2%(285)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(3,080)
Black0.4%(12)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(75)
Asian2.5%(84)
Other4.8%(163)
Diversity Score22.8%(780)
Diversity Score
23
+124%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.1%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 40.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 96.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.6 min
+14%since 2000
from 33.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% 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
2.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.0%
−10.8 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.1%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.8%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Female
48.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.6%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2012
from 5.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.5%
−93.4 ptssince 2013
from 93.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2017
from 89.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 97.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fox Island, Washington?

Fox Island, Washington has about 3,414 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fox Island, Washington?

The typical household in Fox Island, Washington earns about $172,292 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fox Island, Washington expensive?

In Fox Island, Washington, the median home is worth about $1,003,900.

How educated are people in Fox Island, Washington?

About 55.1% of adults age 25 and over in Fox Island, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fox Island, Washington?

About 1.3% of people in Fox Island, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fox Island, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Fox Island, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,430 residents, a change of about 72 percent over that period.

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