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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Friday Harbor

Washington · 1,989 residents · 2.187 sq mi
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Friday Harbor has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,139. Population has grown 33% since 1990. Median home value is $172,500. With a median age of 40.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
27% 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

Total population
1,989
+33%since 1990
from 1,492 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
909 / sq mi
+33%since 1990
from 682 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
40.6
Unchangedsince 1990
from 40.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Friday Harbor
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,139
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,202 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,792
+27%since 1990
from $15,533 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
12.0%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 5.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,500
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $121,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$601
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $520 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
49.4%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 51.5% in 1990
50.6% rent
Afford Score
4.9
+6%since 1990
from 4.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(1,448)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(20)
Asian0.9%(13)
Diversity Score10.3%(153)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(1,780)
Black0.7%(13)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(104)
Asian1.4%(28)
Diversity Score17.7%(353)
Diversity Score
18
+72%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.9%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 26.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.2%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 88.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.8 min
−44%since 1990
from 17.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Friday Harbor, Washington?

Friday Harbor, Washington has about 1,989 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Friday Harbor, Washington earns about $35,139 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 $172,500, and the typical rent is about $601 a month.

How educated are people in Friday Harbor, Washington?

About 26.9% 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 12.0% of people in Friday Harbor, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Friday Harbor, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Friday Harbor, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 497 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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