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North Fort Lewis

Washington · 6,337 residents · 5.895 sq mi
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North Fort Lewis has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,114. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Renters pay a median $2,475 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 23.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 29% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 23.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
1% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,337
+6%since 2023
from 5,990 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,075 / sq mi
+6%since 2023
from 1,016 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
23.8
−2%since 2023
from 24.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K3K5K6K7K201020202024North Fort Lewis
20246K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57.9%(502)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.2%(518)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.8%(495)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.6%(479)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2424.6%(1,559)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3425.7%(1,626)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4416%(1,012)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 541.5%(97)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 640.8%(49)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 740%(0)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,114
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $72,778 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,704
Unchangedsince 2023
from $25,817 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 47.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 13.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.311
+3%since 2023
from 0.301 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade1%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$2,475
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $2,375 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
99.2% rent
Vacancy rate
3.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
100.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 62.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic53.2%(3,189)
Black10.9%(655)
Hispanic / Latino20.4%(1,222)
Asian4.2%(250)
Other11.3%(674)
2024
White, non-Hispanic50.4%(3,197)
Black9%(572)
Hispanic / Latino22.5%(1,426)
Asian4.3%(275)
Other13.7%(867)
Diversity Score
83
+3%since 2023
from 81 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican16.1%(1,022)
Puerto Rican3.9%(245)
Dominican0.6%(38)
Spaniard0.4%(24)
Salvadoran0.4%(23)
Colombian0.3%(22)
Ecuadorian0.1%(7)
Asian origin
Filipino1.5%(95)
Korean1.2%(75)
Chinese1%(63)
Vietnamese0.6%(39)
Hmong0.3%(16)
Cambodian0.1%(8)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.8%(53)
Chamorro0.7%(46)
Ancestry
German15.8%(1,003)
Irish6.7%(423)
English4.7%(297)
Scottish4.2%(269)
Italian3.1%(197)
Welsh1.8%(111)
West Indian1.1%(72)
Hungarian1.1%(69)
American0.9%(54)
Swedish0.8%(52)
Scotch-Irish0.8%(50)
+ 15 more ancestry groups with data
Ghanaian0.7%(47)
Polish0.6%(40)
Iranian0.5%(31)
French0.5%(30)
British0.5%(29)
Czech0.4%(26)
Norwegian0.3%(20)
Danish0.3%(19)
Greek0.3%(16)
Haitian0.2%(15)
Romanian0.2%(11)
Ukrainian0.2%(11)
Lithuanian0.2%(10)
Ethiopian0.2%(10)
Portuguese0.1%(4)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 29.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 97.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.2 min
−1%since 2023
from 10.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 58.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
20.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 24.2% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 13.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
82.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 83.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2023
from 36.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 62.5% in 2023
Female
39.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 37.5% in 2023
Foreign born
8.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
25.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 25.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
77.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 78.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married60.1%(1,876)
Married38.7%(1,209)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced1.2%(37)
Women 15+
Never married32.4%(551)
Married63.4%(1,077)
Widowed0.6%(11)
Divorced3.6%(61)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Fort Lewis, Washington?

North Fort Lewis, Washington has about 6,337 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Fort Lewis, Washington?

The typical household in North Fort Lewis, Washington earns about $70,114 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Fort Lewis, Washington expensive?

In North Fort Lewis, Washington, the typical rent is about $2,475 a month.

How educated are people in North Fort Lewis, Washington?

About 27.4% of adults age 25 and over in North Fort Lewis, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Fort Lewis, Washington?

About 12.5% of people in North Fort Lewis, 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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