Fort Lewis is a CDP located in Pierce County Washington. Fort Lewis has a 2024 population of 13,839. Fort Lewis is currently growing at a rate of 1.46% annually and its population has increased by 6.09% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,045 in 2020.
The average household income in Fort Lewis is $60,931 with a poverty rate of 16.38%. The median age in Fort Lewis is 23 years: 22.9 years for males, and 23.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fort Lewis was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,483 | 53.51% |
| Two or more races | 2,197 | 15.71% |
| Black or African American | 2,131 | 15.24% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 762 | 5.45% |
| Other race | 727 | 5.2% |
| Asian | 525 | 3.75% |
| Native American | 158 | 1.13% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Asian
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,221 | 3.05 | 1.8 | 98.2 |
| Married | 2,527 | 3.3 | 1.9 | 98.1 |
| Female | 354 | 2.76 | 0 | 100 |
| Non Family | 257 | 1.06 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 83 | 2.94 | 12 | 88 |
3.22
Average Family Size
3.05
Average Household Size
1.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 91 | 1.76% |
| Associates Degree | 751 | 14.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 890 | 17.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 277 | 5.35% |
| High School Graduate | 1,267 | 24.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 73 | 1.41% |
| Some College | 1,828 | 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 | 2,210 | 2,183 | 575 |
| Hispanic | 1,238 | 1,214 | 321 |
| Black | 876 | 803 | 156 |
| 2+ Races | 631 | 631 | 164 |
| Islander | 341 | 301 | 0 |
| Other Race | 264 | 264 | 46 |
| Asian | 225 | 225 | 62 |
| Native American | 44 | 44 | 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 asian people with a rate of 27.56%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $35,893 | $39,924 | $28,668 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,909 | $115,408 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $40,113 | $40,952 | $29,300 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,121 | $41,244 | $28,636 |
| Some College | $36,745 | $39,792 | $27,955 |
$38,121
Average Earnings
$41,244
Average Male
$28,636
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
75.8% of Fort Lewis residents speak only English, while 24.2% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.21% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,290 | 634 | 14.78% |
| Hispanic | 2,648 | 380 | 14.35% |
| Islander | 740 | 243 | 32.84% |
| Multiple | 1,705 | 221 | 12.96% |
| Other | 548 | 200 | 36.5% |
| Black | 1,329 | 144 | 10.84% |
| Asian | 276 | 98 | 35.51% |
| Native | 52 | 29 | 55.77% |
16.38%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.91%
Male Poverty Rate
18.84%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fort Lewis is Native, with 55.77% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fort Lewis is Black, with 10.84% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.39%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.87%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.39% |
| High School | 22.66% |
| Some College | 8.46% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.33% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 17.39% |
| Female Employed | 9.86% |
| Male Employed | 3.4% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,789 | $61,807 |
| Households | $54,902 | $60,931 |
| Married Families | $59,916 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,887 | $46,335 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.2%
Male Marriage Rate
77.9%
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
720
Number of Veterans
561
Male Veterans
159
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 720 |
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 547 |
| 35 to 54 | 173 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 317 | 17.66% |
| Black | 217 | 39.96% |
| Hispanic | 153 | 17.79% |
| Asian | 62 | 42.18% |
| Other Race | 51 | 20.82% |
| 2+ Races | 41 | 8.82% |
| Native American | 23 | 46% |
| Islander | 9 | 3.91% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.61%
Veteran Poverty Rate
11.19%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
83.5%
Labor Force Participation
17.6%
Employment Rate
5.9%
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
12.34%
Born in Fort Lewis
90.56%
Native Born
9.44%
Foreign Born
3.47%
Non Citizen
5.97%
Naturalized
90.56% of Fort Lewis residents were born in the United States, with 12.34% having been born in Washington. 3.47% 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 | 13,839 | 199 | 1.46% |
| 2023 | 13,640 | 200 | 1.49% |
| 2022 | 13,440 | 667 | 5.22% |
| 2021 | 12,773 | -272 | -2.09% |
| 2020 | 13,045 | -9 | -0.07% |
| 2019 | 13,054 | 121 | 0.94% |
| 2018 | 12,933 | -987 | -7.09% |
| 2017 | 13,920 | 542 | 4.05% |
| 2016 | 13,378 | 215 | 1.63% |
| 2015 | 13,163 | -613 | -4.45% |
| 2014 | 13,776 | -40 | -0.29% |
| 2013 | 13,816 | -119 | -0.85% |
| 2012 | 13,935 | -594 | -4.09% |
| 2011 | 14,529 | 3,483 | 31.53% |
| 2010 | 11,046 | 0 | 0% |