Fairchild AFB is a CDP located in Spokane County Washington. Fairchild AFB has a 2024 population of 3,252. Fairchild AFB is currently growing at a rate of 1.06% annually but its population has decreased by -6.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,464 in 2020.
The average household income in Fairchild AFB is $78,894 with a poverty rate of 5.16%. The median age in Fairchild AFB is 23.1 years: 22.8 years for males, and 24.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fairchild AFB was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,135 | 67.05% |
| Two or more races | 540 | 16.96% |
| Black or African American | 310 | 9.74% |
| Asian | 76 | 2.39% |
| Other race | 68 | 2.14% |
| Native American | 55 | 1.73% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 776 | 3.24 | 0.6 | 99.4 |
| Married | 740 | 3.31 | 0.7 | 99.3 |
| Non Family | 20 | 1.45 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 16 | 2.44 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.29
Average Family Size
3.24
Average Household Size
0.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 274 | 20% |
| Bachelors Degree | 378 | 27.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 130 | 9.49% |
| High School Graduate | 208 | 15.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 380 | 27.74% |
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 | 950 | 950 | 401 |
| Hispanic | 214 | 214 | 65 |
| 2+ Races | 213 | 213 | 58 |
| Black | 96 | 96 | 22 |
| Native American | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| Asian | 12 | 12 | 4 |
| Other Race | 10 | 10 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 42.21%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $38,714 | $78,542 | $38,007 |
| Graduate Degree | $99,286 | $137,566 | $23,309 |
| High School Graduate | $46,250 | $49,000 | $32,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,710 | $46,080 | $33,977 |
| Some College | $34,955 | $38,750 | $34,034 |
$39,710
Average Earnings
$46,080
Average Male
$33,977
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.77% of Fairchild AFB residents speak only English, while 13.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.42% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,601 | 68 | 4.25% |
| Hispanic | 452 | 45 | 9.96% |
| Multiple | 502 | 22 | 4.38% |
| Asian | 32 | 15 | 46.88% |
5.16%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.56%
Male Poverty Rate
5.78%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fairchild AFB is Asian, with 46.88% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fairchild AFB is White, with 4.25% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.78%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.72%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Some College | 5.56% |
| High School | 5.29% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.97% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,721 | $80,332 |
| Households | $67,325 | $78,894 |
| Married Families | $68,015 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,429 | $24,560 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
65.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.4%
Male Marriage Rate
85.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
110
Number of Veterans
36
Male Veterans
74
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 102 |
| First Gulf War | 31 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 79 |
| 35 to 54 | 31 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 81 | 14.49% |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 12.41% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 12.59% |
| Black | 8 | 11.59% |
| Native American | 4 | 16.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.36%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
83.5%
Labor Force Participation
21.4%
Employment Rate
3.9%
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
18.22%
Born in Fairchild AFB
94.06%
Native Born
5.94%
Foreign Born
2.61%
Non Citizen
3.33%
Naturalized
94.06% of Fairchild AFB residents were born in the United States, with 18.22% having been born in Washington. 2.61% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,252 | 34 | 1.06% |
| 2023 | 3,218 | 34 | 1.07% |
| 2022 | 3,184 | -159 | -4.76% |
| 2021 | 3,343 | -121 | -3.49% |
| 2020 | 3,464 | 128 | 3.84% |
| 2019 | 3,336 | 218 | 6.99% |
| 2018 | 3,118 | 158 | 5.34% |
| 2017 | 2,960 | 56 | 1.93% |
| 2016 | 2,904 | -43 | -1.46% |
| 2015 | 2,947 | -150 | -4.84% |
| 2014 | 3,097 | 5 | 0.16% |
| 2013 | 3,092 | -170 | -5.21% |
| 2012 | 3,262 | 39 | 1.21% |
| 2011 | 3,223 | 447 | 16.1% |
| 2010 | 2,776 | 0 | 0% |