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North Fort Lewis

Washington · 2,699 residents · 5.895 sq mi
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North Fort Lewis has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Renters pay a median $1,425 per month, above the US median of $853. At a median age of 22.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 22.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Renter-heavy
1% owner-occupied
US average: 45%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,699
−2%vs 2011
vs 2,746 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
458 / sq mi
−2%vs 2011
vs 466 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
22.8
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 22.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K3K5K6K7K201020202024North Fort Lewis
20246K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,000
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $46,068 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,880
Unchangedvs 2011
vs $19,850 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.6%
+4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.6% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.1%
+5.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.9% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
+14%vs 2011
vs 0.354 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information5.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,425
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,435 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
1.0%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
98.8% rent
Vacancy rate
15.0%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.6% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Renter cost-burdened
60.8%
−5.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 66.1% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic61.3%(1,683)
Black17.7%(485)
Hispanic / Latino14.7%(405)
Asian1.1%(29)
Other5.2%(144)
Diversity Score71.1%(1,952)
2010
White, non-Hispanic59.5%(1,607)
Black12.8%(346)
Hispanic / Latino15.8%(426)
Asian3.7%(100)
Other4.9%(132)
Diversity Score71.6%(1,933)
Diversity Score
72
+1%vs 2011
vs 71 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.4% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.7%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 96.6% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.2% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.6 min
+14%vs 2011
vs 10.2 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
38.9%
−12.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.9% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
25.1%
+10.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.6% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
11.3%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.7% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
23.9%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.6% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
3.8%
−8.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.5% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.6%
+17.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.3% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
68.7%
+7.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 61.7% in 2011
Female
31.3%
−7.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.3% in 2011
Foreign born
4.3%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.1% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
29.3%
+2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Fort Lewis, Washington?

North Fort Lewis, Washington has about 2,699 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Fort Lewis, Washington earns about $45,000 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 $1,425 a month.

How educated are people in North Fort Lewis, Washington?

About 16.0% 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 19.1% of people in North Fort Lewis, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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