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North Fort Lewis

Washington · 5,978 residents · 5.895 sq mi
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North Fort Lewis has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,726. Population has declined 6% since 2019. Renters pay a median $1,911 per month, above the US median of $1,124. At a median age of 22.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 34% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 22.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
1% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,978
−6%since 2019
from 6,355 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,014 / sq mi
−6%since 2019
from 1,078 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
22.2
−5%since 2019
from 23.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K3K5K6K7K201020202024North Fort Lewis
20246K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,726
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $66,302 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,472
−7%since 2019
from $21,004 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.1%
−7.8 ptssince 2019
from 41.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.3%
+9.2 ptssince 2019
from 9.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,911
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,839 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
99.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic47.9%(3,041)
Black18.6%(1,183)
Hispanic / Latino18.8%(1,192)
Asian6%(379)
Other8.8%(560)
Diversity Score86.2%(5,480)
2020
White, non-Hispanic45.8%(2,736)
Black15.5%(925)
Hispanic / Latino23.1%(1,381)
Asian4.3%(258)
Other14.4%(861)
Diversity Score88.6%(5,296)
Diversity Score
89
+3%since 2019
from 86 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2019
from 21.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 97.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 7.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.2 min
−10%since 2019
from 10.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
57.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 59.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 2.7% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 7.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
81.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2019
from 85.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.1%
−11.5 ptssince 2019
from 37.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 61.1% in 2019
Female
40.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 38.9% in 2019
Foreign born
7.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 6.5% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 2.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Fort Lewis, Washington?

North Fort Lewis, Washington has about 5,978 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Fort Lewis, Washington earns about $50,726 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 $1,911 a month.

How educated are people in North Fort Lewis, Washington?

About 27.1% 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 18.3% of people in North Fort Lewis, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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