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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Friday Harbor

Washington · 1,492 residents · 2.187 sq mi
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Friday Harbor has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,202. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 497 residents. Median home value is $121,200. With a median age of 40.7, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 33.0
More educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,492
−25%vs 2000
vs 1,989 in 2000
1990 – 2025
682 / sq mi
−25%vs 2000
vs 909 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
40.7
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 40.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Friday Harbor
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,202
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,139 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$15,533
−22%vs 2000
vs $19,792 in 2000
US average: $14,340
5.6%
−6.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$121,200
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $172,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$520
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $601 in 2000
US average: $450
51.5%
+2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 49.4% in 2000
48.5% rent
4.6
−6%vs 2000
vs 4.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(1,780)
Black0.7%(13)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(104)
Asian1.4%(28)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.7%(353)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(1,448)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(20)
Asian0.9%(13)
Other1.9%(28)
Diversity Score10.3%(153)
10
−42%vs 2000
vs 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

26.1%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 26.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
88.7%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 91.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
7.5%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.6 min
+79%vs 2000
vs 9.8 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 Friday Harbor, Washington?

Friday Harbor, Washington has about 1,492 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Friday Harbor, Washington?

The typical household in Friday Harbor, Washington earns about $26,202 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Friday Harbor, Washington expensive?

In Friday Harbor, Washington, the median home is worth about $121,200, and the typical rent is about $520 a month.

How educated are people in Friday Harbor, Washington?

About 26.1% of adults age 25 and over in Friday Harbor, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Friday Harbor, Washington?

About 5.6% of people in Friday Harbor, 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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