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Friday Harbor

Washington · 2,162 residents · 2.187 sq mi
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Friday Harbor has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,184. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $376,300. Households here earn about 35% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,162
+9%since 2000
from 1,989 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
989 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 909 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.3
+2%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Friday Harbor
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,184
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,139 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,059
+42%since 2000
from $19,792 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade17.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$376,300
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $172,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$721
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $601 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.5%
−17.9 ptssince 2000
from 49.4% in 2000
50.5% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
10.1
+106%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(1,706)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino15.9%(344)
Asian1.9%(42)
Other1.4%(31)
Diversity Score41.4%(895)
Diversity Score
41
+134%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 26.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 91.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.7 min
+29%since 2000
from 9.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
59.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
20.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.5%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
11.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.1%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Friday Harbor, Washington?

Friday Harbor, Washington has about 2,162 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Friday Harbor, Washington earns about $37,184 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 $376,300, and the typical rent is about $721 a month.

How educated are people in Friday Harbor, Washington?

About 31.7% 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 15.6% 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 670 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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