Fords Prairie is a CDP located in Lewis County Washington. Fords Prairie has a 2024 population of 2,989. Fords Prairie is currently growing at a rate of 2.5% annually and its population has increased by 15.76% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,582 in 2020.
The average household income in Fords Prairie is $69,711 with a poverty rate of 14.16%. The median age in Fords Prairie is 52.9 years: 51.3 years for males, and 59.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fords Prairie was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,499 | 85.07% |
| Two or more races | 125 | 7.09% |
| Asian | 90 | 5.11% |
| Other race | 32 | 1.82% |
| Black or African American | 16 | 0.91% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 866 | 2.03 | 77.9 | 22.1 |
| Non Family | 420 | 1.22 | 64.8 | 35.2 |
| Married | 333 | 2.79 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 80 | 2.76 | 77.5 | 22.5 |
| Male | 33 | 3.06 | 24.2 | 75.8 |
2.67
Average Family Size
2.03
Average Household Size
77.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 25 | 1.74% |
| Associates Degree | 72 | 5.01% |
| Bachelors Degree | 242 | 16.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 81 | 5.64% |
| High School Graduate | 303 | 21.09% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 714 | 49.69% |
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 | 1,208 | 1,208 | 292 |
| Hispanic | 140 | 140 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 125 | 125 | 31 |
| Asian | 56 | 31 | 0 |
| Other Race | 32 | 32 | 0 |
| Black | 16 | 16 | 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 2+ races people with a rate of 24.8%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $76,417 | $0 | $76,417 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,250 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,167 | $43,324 | $66,811 |
| Some College | $43,062 | $43,379 | $0 |
$44,167
Average Earnings
$43,324
Average Male
$66,811
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.59% of Fords Prairie residents speak only English, while 3.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 3.41% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,488 | 133 | 8.94% |
| Multiple | 125 | 115 | 92% |
| Hispanic | 140 | 79 | 56.43% |
14.16%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.13%
Male Poverty Rate
26.69%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fords Prairie is Multiple, with 92% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fords Prairie is White, with 8.94% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.05%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 25.74% |
| Some College | 17.68% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 19.3% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,750 | $84,790 |
| Households | $55,556 | $69,711 |
| Married Families | $85,865 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $47,634 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.2%
Male Marriage Rate
39.5%
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
167
Number of Veterans
167
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 86 |
| Second Gulf War | 39 |
| First Gulf War | 21 |
| World War II | 13 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 86 |
| 18 to 34 | 31 |
| 35 to 54 | 21 |
| 55 to 64 | 16 |
| 75+ | 13 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 120 | 9.42% |
| Asian | 31 | 34.44% |
| Hispanic | 31 | 22.14% |
| Black | 16 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.38%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.7%
Labor Force Participation
49.1%
Employment Rate
8.6%
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
65.95%
Born in Fords Prairie
95.4%
Native Born
4.6%
Foreign Born
1.93%
Non Citizen
2.67%
Naturalized
95.4% of Fords Prairie residents were born in the United States, with 65.95% having been born in Washington. 1.93% 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 | 2,989 | 73 | 2.5% |
| 2023 | 2,916 | 74 | 2.6% |
| 2022 | 2,842 | 237 | 9.1% |
| 2021 | 2,605 | 23 | 0.89% |
| 2020 | 2,582 | -80 | -3.01% |
| 2019 | 2,662 | 310 | 13.18% |
| 2018 | 2,352 | 540 | 29.8% |
| 2017 | 1,812 | -465 | -20.42% |
| 2016 | 2,277 | 462 | 25.45% |
| 2015 | 1,815 | 135 | 8.04% |
| 2014 | 1,680 | -145 | -7.95% |
| 2013 | 1,825 | -169 | -8.48% |
| 2012 | 1,994 | -75 | -3.62% |
| 2011 | 2,069 | 110 | 5.62% |
| 2010 | 1,959 | 0 | 0% |