Belfair is a CDP located in Mason County Washington. Belfair has a 2024 population of 4,216. Belfair is currently growing at a rate of 0.5% annually but its population has decreased by -7.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,557 in 2020.
The average household income in Belfair is $95,990 with a poverty rate of 4.72%. The median age in Belfair is 31.5 years: 33.1 years for males, and 31.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Belfair was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,933 | 63.75% |
| Other race | 678 | 14.74% |
| Two or more races | 613 | 13.32% |
| Black or African American | 231 | 5.02% |
| Asian | 139 | 3.02% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,757 | 2.62 | 74.8 | 25.2 |
| Married | 758 | 3.6 | 80.3 | 19.7 |
| Non Family | 682 | 1.36 | 66.6 | 33.4 |
| Male | 164 | 3.57 | 73.2 | 26.8 |
| Female | 153 | 2.34 | 85.6 | 14.4 |
3.29
Average Family Size
2.62
Average Household Size
74.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 150 | 4.93% |
| Associates Degree | 389 | 12.79% |
| Bachelors Degree | 242 | 7.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 111 | 3.65% |
| High School Graduate | 978 | 32.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 98 | 3.22% |
| Some College | 1,074 | 35.31% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,219 | 2,110 | 210 |
| Hispanic | 271 | 203 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 271 | 196 | 0 |
| Other Race | 212 | 148 | 0 |
| Black | 205 | 205 | 53 |
| Asian | 104 | 104 | 90 |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 86.54%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $104,500 | $112,727 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $211,163 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $56,825 | $57,440 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $57,598 | $58,186 | $0 |
| Overall | $59,875 | $66,568 | $51,354 |
| Some College | $65,208 | $69,667 | $46,518 |
$59,875
Average Earnings
$66,568
Average Male
$51,354
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.21% of Belfair residents speak only English, while 19.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.55% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,903 | 92 | 3.17% |
| Black | 231 | 84 | 36.36% |
| Other | 678 | 28 | 4.13% |
| Hispanic | 779 | 28 | 3.59% |
| Multiple | 613 | 10 | 1.63% |
| Asian | 139 | 3 | 2.16% |
4.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.42%
Male Poverty Rate
3.92%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Belfair is Black, with 36.36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Belfair is Multiple, with 1.63% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.18%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 12.03% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.03% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.85% |
| High School | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 2.03% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,994 | $106,059 |
| Households | $74,477 | $95,990 |
| Married Families | $81,971 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $75,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.2%
Male Marriage Rate
45.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
510
Number of Veterans
456
Male Veterans
54
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 272 |
| Second Gulf War | 189 |
| Vietnam | 145 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 228 |
| 65 to 74 | 100 |
| 55 to 64 | 76 |
| 18 to 34 | 54 |
| 75+ | 52 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 459 | 19.17% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 7.06% |
| Asian | 23 | 22.12% |
| Black | 15 | 7.32% |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 3.49% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.02%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.6%
Labor Force Participation
52.9%
Employment Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
55.31%
Born in Belfair
89.35%
Native Born
10.65%
Foreign Born
9.04%
Non Citizen
1.61%
Naturalized
89.35% of Belfair residents were born in the United States, with 55.31% having been born in Washington. 9.04% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,216 | 21 | 0.5% |
| 2023 | 4,195 | 20 | 0.48% |
| 2022 | 4,175 | -4 | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 4,179 | -378 | -8.29% |
| 2020 | 4,557 | -7 | -0.15% |
| 2019 | 4,564 | 129 | 2.91% |
| 2018 | 4,435 | 372 | 9.16% |
| 2017 | 4,063 | 244 | 6.39% |
| 2016 | 3,819 | 521 | 15.8% |
| 2015 | 3,298 | -210 | -5.99% |
| 2014 | 3,508 | 75 | 2.18% |
| 2013 | 3,433 | -316 | -8.43% |
| 2012 | 3,749 | 118 | 3.25% |
| 2011 | 3,631 | -300 | -7.63% |
| 2010 | 3,931 | 0 | 0% |