North Fort Lewis is a CDP located in Pierce County Washington. North Fort Lewis has a 2024 population of 6,576. North Fort Lewis is currently growing at a rate of 4.4% annually and its population has increased by 2.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,402 in 2020.
The average household income in North Fort Lewis is $77,981 with a poverty rate of 14.79%. The median age in North Fort Lewis is 24.2 years: 24.3 years for males, and 23.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of North Fort Lewis was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,984 | 66.16% |
| Black or African American | 646 | 10.73% |
| Two or more races | 509 | 8.45% |
| Other race | 376 | 6.24% |
| Asian | 267 | 4.43% |
| Native American | 126 | 2.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 114 | 1.89% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,127 | 3.61 | 0 | 100 |
| Married | 1,049 | 3.64 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 47 | 4.21 | 0 | 100 |
| Non Family | 16 | 1.31 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 15 | 1.93 | 0 | 100 |
3.64
Average Family Size
3.61
Average Household Size
0.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 37 | 1.37% |
| Associates Degree | 362 | 13.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 693 | 25.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 214 | 7.95% |
| High School Graduate | 513 | 19.06% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 0.37% |
| Some College | 862 | 32.03% |
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 | 1,609 | 1,582 | 545 |
| Hispanic | 479 | 459 | 160 |
| Black | 341 | 341 | 107 |
| Other Race | 232 | 212 | 51 |
| 2+ Races | 102 | 102 | 57 |
| Asian | 101 | 101 | 57 |
| Native American | 77 | 77 | 0 |
| Islander | 57 | 57 | 22 |
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 56.44%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,679 | $65,386 | $35,369 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,375 | $59,886 | $63,625 |
| High School Graduate | $40,022 | $42,344 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,863 | $46,440 | $31,852 |
| Some College | $34,369 | $34,913 | $30,859 |
$41,863
Average Earnings
$46,440
Average Male
$31,852
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.46% of North Fort Lewis residents speak only English, while 20.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.12% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,531 | 523 | 20.66% |
| Other | 177 | 45 | 25.42% |
| Black | 301 | 34 | 11.3% |
14.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.11%
Male Poverty Rate
12.6%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in North Fort Lewis is Other, with 25.42% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in North Fort Lewis is Black, with 11.3% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.49%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 100% |
| High School | 27.49% |
| Some College | 10.07% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.39% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 6.04% |
| Female Employed | 4.07% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,260 | $78,358 |
| Households | $67,708 | $77,981 |
| Married Families | $70,052 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $53,750 | $51,763 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.4%
Male Marriage Rate
69.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
340
Number of Veterans
251
Male Veterans
89
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 324 |
| First Gulf War | 26 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 187 |
| 35 to 54 | 153 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 173 | 15.9% |
| Hispanic | 161 | 51.6% |
| Other Race | 123 | 71.51% |
| Black | 30 | 23.08% |
| Asian | 9 | 17.31% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 6.49% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
25.98%
Veteran Poverty Rate
9.06%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
80.1%
Labor Force Participation
13.5%
Employment Rate
14.7%
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
11.03%
Born in North Fort Lewis
93.81%
Native Born
6.19%
Foreign Born
2.29%
Non Citizen
3.9%
Naturalized
93.81% of North Fort Lewis residents were born in the United States, with 11.03% having been born in Washington. 2.29% 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 | 6,576 | 277 | 4.4% |
| 2023 | 6,299 | 277 | 4.6% |
| 2022 | 6,022 | -207 | -3.32% |
| 2021 | 6,229 | -173 | -2.7% |
| 2020 | 6,402 | 47 | 0.74% |
| 2019 | 6,355 | 654 | 11.47% |
| 2018 | 5,701 | 692 | 13.82% |
| 2017 | 5,009 | 1,085 | 27.65% |
| 2016 | 3,924 | 242 | 6.57% |
| 2015 | 3,682 | 248 | 7.22% |
| 2014 | 3,434 | 459 | 15.43% |
| 2013 | 2,975 | 142 | 5.01% |
| 2012 | 2,833 | 87 | 3.17% |
| 2011 | 2,746 | 47 | 1.74% |
| 2010 | 2,699 | 0 | 0% |