Fairwood is a CDP located in King County Washington. Fairwood has a 2024 population of 18,530. Fairwood is currently declining at a rate of -0.22% annually and its population has decreased by -4.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 19,400 in 2020.
The average household income in Fairwood is $140,754 with a poverty rate of 9.41%. The median age in Fairwood is 37.9 years: 37.8 years for males, and 38.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fairwood was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,759 | 57.81% |
| Asian | 3,467 | 18.63% |
| Two or more races | 2,215 | 11.9% |
| Black or African American | 1,490 | 8.01% |
| Other race | 471 | 2.53% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 147 | 0.79% |
| Native American | 63 | 0.34% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,970 | 2.66 | 74.5 | 25.5 |
| Married | 4,156 | 3.16 | 84 | 16 |
| Non Family | 1,927 | 1.3 | 63.9 | 36.1 |
| Female | 597 | 3.39 | 52.3 | 47.7 |
| Male | 290 | 3.05 | 55.9 | 44.1 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.66
Average Household Size
74.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 271 | 2.07% |
| Associates Degree | 1,311 | 10% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,354 | 33.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,984 | 15.13% |
| High School Graduate | 2,340 | 17.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 281 | 2.14% |
| Some College | 2,569 | 19.6% |
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 | 8,220 | 8,036 | 4,164 |
| Asian | 2,486 | 2,320 | 1,121 |
| Black | 960 | 852 | 328 |
| 2+ Races | 820 | 765 | 428 |
| Hispanic | 768 | 717 | 401 |
| Other Race | 299 | 280 | 102 |
| Islander | 81 | 81 | 14 |
| Native American | 22 | 22 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 52.21%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $85,082 | $94,840 | $58,731 |
| Graduate Degree | $103,426 | $115,898 | $86,691 |
| High School Graduate | $43,555 | $51,543 | $24,028 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,544 | $40,170 | $14,583 |
| Overall | $67,311 | $86,120 | $55,828 |
| Some College | $58,920 | $70,679 | $55,051 |
$67,311
Average Earnings
$86,120
Average Male
$55,828
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
74.5% of Fairwood residents speak only English, while 25.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 10.91% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,420 | 641 | 6.15% |
| Black | 1,490 | 393 | 26.38% |
| Asian | 3,446 | 288 | 8.36% |
| Multiple | 2,215 | 274 | 12.37% |
| Hispanic | 1,321 | 228 | 17.26% |
| Other | 455 | 126 | 27.69% |
9.41%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.76%
Male Poverty Rate
12.05%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fairwood is Other, with 27.69% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fairwood is White, with 6.15% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.74%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.53%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.79% |
| High School | 14.91% |
| Some College | 3.82% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.43% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 24.7% |
| Male Unemployed | 13.95% |
| Female Employed | 5.76% |
| Male Employed | 2.06% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $131,125 | $154,790 |
| Households | $117,895 | $140,754 |
| Married Families | $146,720 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $74,135 | $96,640 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.6%
Male Marriage Rate
57.0%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
831
Number of Veterans
809
Male Veterans
22
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 403 |
| First Gulf War | 117 |
| Korea | 102 |
| Second Gulf War | 77 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 301 |
| 75+ | 289 |
| 35 to 54 | 143 |
| 55 to 64 | 86 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 680 | 7.65% |
| Black | 63 | 6.16% |
| 2+ Races | 48 | 4.02% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.94% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 2.55% |
| Islander | 14 | 14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.57%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.1%
Labor Force Participation
62.2%
Employment Rate
5.6%
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
43.41%
Born in Fairwood
79.26%
Native Born
20.74%
Foreign Born
8.27%
Non Citizen
12.48%
Naturalized
79.26% of Fairwood residents were born in the United States, with 43.41% having been born in Washington. 8.27% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18,530 | -41 | -0.22% |
| 2023 | 18,571 | -41 | -0.22% |
| 2022 | 18,612 | 135 | 0.73% |
| 2021 | 18,477 | -923 | -4.76% |
| 2020 | 19,400 | -562 | -2.82% |
| 2019 | 19,962 | 534 | 2.75% |
| 2018 | 19,428 | -103 | -0.53% |
| 2017 | 19,531 | -193 | -0.98% |
| 2016 | 19,724 | -308 | -1.54% |
| 2015 | 20,032 | 944 | 4.95% |
| 2014 | 19,088 | -1,345 | -6.58% |
| 2013 | 20,433 | -214 | -1.04% |
| 2012 | 20,647 | 217 | 1.06% |
| 2011 | 20,430 | 1,328 | 6.95% |
| 2010 | 19,102 | 0 | 0% |