Friday Harbor is a town located in San Juan County Washington. Friday Harbor has a 2024 population of 2,771. It is also the county seat of San Juan County. Friday Harbor is currently growing at a rate of 1.28% annually and its population has increased by 5.32% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,631 in 2020.
The average household income in Friday Harbor is $92,681 with a poverty rate of 12.89%. The median age in Friday Harbor is 40.9 years: 40.7 years for males, and 41.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Friday Harbor was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,208 | 83.42% |
| Other race | 200 | 7.56% |
| Two or more races | 141 | 5.33% |
| Black or African American | 49 | 1.85% |
| Asian | 28 | 1.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.76% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.04% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,178 | 2.17 | 57.7 | 42.3 |
| Non Family | 581 | 1.28 | 43 | 57 |
| Married | 443 | 3.04 | 71.3 | 28.7 |
| Female | 121 | 3.07 | 68.6 | 31.4 |
| Male | 33 | 3.06 | 93.9 | 6.1 |
2.93
Average Family Size
2.17
Average Household Size
57.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 35 | 1.86% |
| Associates Degree | 158 | 8.39% |
| Bachelors Degree | 446 | 23.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 289 | 15.34% |
| High School Graduate | 471 | 25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 79 | 4.19% |
| Some College | 406 | 21.55% |
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 | 1,574 | 1,518 | 686 |
| Hispanic | 215 | 165 | 13 |
| Other Race | 97 | 82 | 10 |
| 2+ Races | 83 | 64 | 21 |
| Asian | 23 | 23 | 12 |
| Black | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| Islander | 11 | 3 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 52.17%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,250 | $74,583 | $37,054 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,111 | $70,139 | $46,250 |
| High School Graduate | $32,813 | $45,000 | $23,239 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,375 | $0 | $28,594 |
| Overall | $41,307 | $59,479 | $35,750 |
| Some College | $40,259 | $58,393 | $34,625 |
$41,307
Average Earnings
$59,479
Average Male
$35,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.8% of Friday Harbor residents speak only English, while 9.2% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.87% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,976 | 209 | 10.58% |
| Hispanic | 423 | 110 | 26% |
| Other | 199 | 68 | 34.17% |
| Multiple | 141 | 19 | 13.48% |
| Islander | 20 | 7 | 35% |
| Asian | 23 | 1 | 4.35% |
12.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.18%
Male Poverty Rate
14.85%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Friday Harbor is Islander, with 35% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Friday Harbor is Asian, with 4.35% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.23%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.27%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.09% |
| High School | 15.96% |
| Some College | 13.9% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.01% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 20% |
| Female Employed | 7.12% |
| Male Employed | 4.23% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $88,125 | $120,912 |
| Households | $62,300 | $92,681 |
| Married Families | $106,813 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,336 | $59,218 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.9%
Male Marriage Rate
35.7%
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
124
Number of Veterans
121
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 61 |
| First Gulf War | 38 |
| Korea | 6 |
| World War II | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 42 |
| 65 to 74 | 41 |
| 35 to 54 | 26 |
| 55 to 64 | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 113 | 6.26% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 6.19% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 2.31% |
| Asian | 3 | 10.71% |
| Other Race | 2 | 1.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.57%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.52%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.2%
Labor Force Participation
66.3%
Employment Rate
2.7%
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
41.93%
Born in Friday Harbor
91.88%
Native Born
8.12%
Foreign Born
5.86%
Non Citizen
2.27%
Naturalized
91.88% of Friday Harbor residents were born in the United States, with 41.93% having been born in Washington. 5.86% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,946 | 35 | 1.2% |
| 2028 | 2,911 | 35 | 1.22% |
| 2027 | 2,876 | 35 | 1.23% |
| 2026 | 2,841 | 35 | 1.25% |
| 2025 | 2,806 | 35 | 1.26% |
| 2024 | 2,771 | 35 | 1.28% |
| 2023 | 2,736 | -17 | -0.62% |
| 2022 | 2,753 | 6 | 0.22% |
| 2021 | 2,747 | 116 | 4.41% |
| 2020 | 2,631 | 158 | 6.39% |
| 2019 | 2,473 | 75 | 3.13% |
| 2018 | 2,398 | 42 | 1.78% |
| 2017 | 2,356 | 73 | 3.2% |
| 2016 | 2,283 | -4 | -0.17% |
| 2015 | 2,287 | 24 | 1.06% |
| 2014 | 2,263 | 25 | 1.12% |
| 2013 | 2,238 | -6 | -0.27% |
| 2012 | 2,244 | 16 | 0.72% |
| 2011 | 2,228 | 67 | 3.1% |
| 2010 | 2,161 | 0 | 0% |