Fife is a city located in King County Washington. Fife has a 2024 population of 10,609. Fife is currently declining at a rate of -1.06% annually and its population has decreased by -4.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,064 in 2020.
The average household income in Fife is $105,085 with a poverty rate of 11.46%. The median age in Fife is 31.9 years: 31.2 years for males, and 33.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fife was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,694 | 43.06% |
| Asian | 1,815 | 16.65% |
| Two or more races | 1,545 | 14.17% |
| Black or African American | 1,246 | 11.43% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 802 | 7.36% |
| Other race | 569 | 5.22% |
| Native American | 231 | 2.12% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,067 | 2.67 | 46.5 | 53.5 |
| Married | 1,864 | 3.42 | 63.6 | 36.4 |
| Non Family | 1,423 | 1.33 | 29.4 | 70.6 |
| Female | 511 | 3.01 | 29.5 | 70.5 |
| Male | 269 | 3.9 | 50.2 | 49.8 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.67
Average Household Size
46.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 437 | 6.02% |
| Associates Degree | 1,016 | 13.99% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,444 | 19.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 593 | 8.16% |
| High School Graduate | 1,849 | 25.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 212 | 2.92% |
| Some College | 1,713 | 23.58% |
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 | 3,283 | 3,063 | 1,028 |
| Asian | 1,323 | 1,188 | 510 |
| Hispanic | 1,048 | 840 | 174 |
| 2+ Races | 749 | 666 | 183 |
| Black | 697 | 665 | 174 |
| Other Race | 429 | 313 | 23 |
| Islander | 425 | 377 | 38 |
| Native American | 157 | 157 | 30 |
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 asian people with a rate of 38.55%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $73,750 | $72,250 | $75,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $105,050 | $107,891 | $94,583 |
| High School Graduate | $45,603 | $57,344 | $33,167 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,583 | $48,125 | $45,417 |
| Overall | $55,084 | $60,408 | $49,594 |
| Some College | $51,406 | $53,207 | $49,493 |
$55,084
Average Earnings
$60,408
Average Male
$49,594
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
65.36% of Fife residents speak only English, while 34.64% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 12.8% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,319 | 390 | 9.03% |
| Black | 1,244 | 346 | 27.81% |
| Hispanic | 1,839 | 243 | 13.21% |
| Islander | 802 | 159 | 19.83% |
| Asian | 1,815 | 158 | 8.71% |
| Other | 568 | 69 | 12.15% |
| Multiple | 1,525 | 62 | 4.07% |
| Native | 227 | 53 | 23.35% |
11.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.34%
Male Poverty Rate
12.58%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fife is Black, with 27.81% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fife is Multiple, with 4.07% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.74%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.16%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.34% |
| High School | 13.41% |
| Some College | 11.25% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.65% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 27.84% |
| Female Unemployed | 10.06% |
| Female Employed | 6.23% |
| Male Employed | 5.31% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $110,091 | $113,156 |
| Households | $90,515 | $105,085 |
| Married Families | $120,217 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $64,311 | $79,799 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.4%
Male Marriage Rate
48.5%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
754
Number of Veterans
616
Male Veterans
138
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 352 |
| First Gulf War | 317 |
| Vietnam | 148 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 279 |
| 55 to 64 | 154 |
| 65 to 74 | 146 |
| 18 to 34 | 130 |
| 75+ | 45 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 487 | 12.94% |
| Asian | 81 | 5.79% |
| Hispanic | 70 | 6.16% |
| 2+ Races | 59 | 6.78% |
| Islander | 42 | 9.11% |
| Black | 34 | 4.12% |
| Native American | 32 | 18.29% |
| Other Race | 19 | 3.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.26%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
75.8%
Labor Force Participation
70.6%
Employment Rate
5.4%
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
42.56%
Born in Fife
75.46%
Native Born
24.54%
Foreign Born
11.76%
Non Citizen
12.78%
Naturalized
75.46% of Fife residents were born in the United States, with 42.56% having been born in Washington. 11.76% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 10,041 | -113 | -1.11% |
| 2028 | 10,154 | -114 | -1.11% |
| 2027 | 10,268 | -114 | -1.1% |
| 2026 | 10,382 | -113 | -1.08% |
| 2025 | 10,495 | -114 | -1.07% |
| 2024 | 10,609 | -114 | -1.06% |
| 2023 | 10,723 | -104 | -0.96% |
| 2022 | 10,827 | -181 | -1.64% |
| 2021 | 11,008 | -56 | -0.51% |
| 2020 | 11,064 | 713 | 6.89% |
| 2019 | 10,351 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 10,350 | 33 | 0.32% |
| 2017 | 10,317 | 88 | 0.86% |
| 2016 | 10,229 | 151 | 1.5% |
| 2015 | 10,078 | 427 | 4.42% |
| 2014 | 9,651 | 121 | 1.27% |
| 2013 | 9,530 | 60 | 0.63% |
| 2012 | 9,470 | 27 | 0.29% |
| 2011 | 9,443 | 97 | 1.04% |
| 2010 | 9,346 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,784 | 920 | 23.81% |
| 1990 | 3,864 | -6,177 | -61.52% |