Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Fife, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

10,949

Median Agei

31.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

37.7%4,131

Asian

15.7%1,714

Hispanic/Latino

15.2%1,665

Black

13.3%1,459

Two or More

9%987

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

7.2%786

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.8%201

Other

0.1%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.7%407

High School Diploma

20.5%1,466

Some College (<1 yr)

9%642

Some College (1+ yr)

15%1,073

Associate's Degree

13.2%945

Bachelor's Degree

20.9%1,500

Master's Degree

5.9%421

Professional Degree

0.7%52

Doctorate

0.3%24

HS or Higher

91.1%

BA or Higher

27.9%

Graduate+

6.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$543,100

Median Renti

$1,889

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

46.3%1,889

Renter-Occupied

53.7%2,189

Total Units

4,315

Homeownership

46.3%

Vacancy Rate

5.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.3%81

$50K–$100K

0.5%10

$100K–$150K

2%38

$200K–$300K

3%56

$300K–$500K

30.7%580

$500K–$1M

58.5%1,106

$1M+

1%18

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

142

$1,250–$1,500

197

$1,500–$2,000

888

$2,000+

895

Year Built

2020 or later

1%41

2010–2019

14.5%627

2000–2009

35.5%1,533

1990–1999

8.5%365

1980–1989

18%776

1970–1979

9.8%424

1960–1969

2.9%123

1950–1959

4.5%193

1940–1949

2.5%106

1939 or earlier

2.9%127

Heating Fuel

Electricity

71.4%2,912

Utility Gas

23.4%956

Bottled/LP Gas

1.8%72

No Fuel

1.5%60

Wood

1.2%48

Fuel Oil

0.5%22

Solar

0.2%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$90,532

Mean Household Incomei

$106,588

Per Capita Incomei

$39,696

Poverty Ratei

11.2%

Unemploymenti

5.1%

Labor Forcei

6,342

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.1%128

$10K–$15K

1.9%79

$15K–$20K

1.5%61

$20K–$25K

0.8%34

$25K–$30K

2.5%103

$30K–$35K

2.9%118

$35K–$40K

2.4%96

$40K–$45K

4.1%167

$45K–$50K

3.2%132

$50K–$60K

6.8%278

$60K–$75K

8%326

$75K–$100K

18.3%746

$100K–$125K

13.7%559

$125K–$150K

10.5%430

$150K–$200K

10.8%439

$200K+

9.4%382

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

118

Residentsi

242

Avg. Tenant Renti

$464/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

19 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers118 homes86% occupied$464/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $90,532/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $27K/yr

82%

Very low income$27K–$45K/yr

16%

Low income$45K–$72K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

71% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

52% of subsidized households are minority

22% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

27% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2,57823.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

322

Mexico

219

Korea

204

India

China

United Kingdom

Guatemala

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,887

Avg. Commutei

26.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,929

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

700(8.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.1%Insured

7.9%Uninsured

Fife, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026