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.

Brier, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,545

Median Agei

47.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

71%4,649

Asian

10.6%697

Black

6.8%448

Two or More

5%328

Hispanic/Latino

3%199

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.4%92

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1.4%91

Other

0.6%41

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.9%92

High School Diploma

11.2%545

Some College (<1 yr)

7.5%367

Some College (1+ yr)

14.4%705

Associate's Degree

9.1%443

Bachelor's Degree

28.6%1,399

Master's Degree

17.8%868

Professional Degree

2.6%128

Doctorate

1.6%79

HS or Higher

94.7%

BA or Higher

50.6%

Graduate+

22%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$866,600

Median Renti

$2,318

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

89.8%2,131

Renter-Occupied

10.2%243

Total Units

2,438

Homeownership

89.8%

Vacancy Rate

2.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.6%12

$50K–$100K

0.5%11

$100K–$150K

1.3%27

$300K–$500K

0.6%12

$500K–$1M

71.2%1,517

$1M+

25.9%552

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

130

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%12

2010–2019

8.3%203

2000–2009

5.8%142

1990–1999

19.3%470

1980–1989

36.2%882

1970–1979

7.2%175

1960–1969

13.6%331

1950–1959

4.7%115

1940–1949

1.4%35

1939 or earlier

3%73

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

64.5%1,532

Electricity

34.9%829

Fuel Oil

0.3%8

Wood

0.2%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$132,045

Mean Household Incomei

$158,804

Per Capita Incomei

$58,825

Poverty Ratei

6.6%

Unemploymenti

3.3%

Labor Forcei

3,186

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.6%39

$10K–$15K

0.2%5

$15K–$20K

0.6%14

$20K–$25K

1.1%25

$25K–$30K

2.1%50

$30K–$35K

0.7%17

$35K–$40K

1.8%42

$45K–$50K

1.1%26

$50K–$60K

2.1%50

$60K–$75K

13%309

$75K–$100K

13.3%315

$100K–$125K

9.5%225

$125K–$150K

7.9%188

$150K–$200K

21%499

$200K+

24%570

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers3 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

86013.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Korea

United Kingdom

Mexico

India

China

Canada

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,048

Avg. Commutei

31.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,082

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

374(7.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.5%Insured

2.5%Uninsured