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.

Forks, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,400

Median Agei

38.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

52.8%1,796

Hispanic/Latino

25.2%857

Asian

9%306

Two or More

6.6%225

American Indian/Alaska Native

4.6%156

Black

1.8%60

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8%190

High School Diploma

13.8%328

Some College (<1 yr)

2.8%67

Some College (1+ yr)

22.8%541

Associate's Degree

11.2%265

Bachelor's Degree

18.4%437

Master's Degree

10.1%240

Professional Degree

1.2%29

Doctorate

1.5%36

HS or Higher

89.9%

BA or Higher

31.3%

Graduate+

12.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$227,200

Median Renti

$921

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

52.3%753

Renter-Occupied

47.7%688

Total Units

1,707

Homeownership

52.3%

Vacancy Rate

15.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

34.3%258

$50K–$100K

2.8%21

$100K–$150K

3.5%26

$150K–$200K

7%53

$200K–$300K

11.7%88

$300K–$500K

31.7%239

$500K–$1M

9%68

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

294

$1,000–$1,250

140

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

3.3%57

2010–2019

4.4%75

2000–2009

7.7%131

1990–1999

15.1%258

1980–1989

3.4%58

1970–1979

40.7%694

1960–1969

10.5%179

1950–1959

9%153

1940–1949

1.1%19

1939 or earlier

4.9%83

Heating Fuel

Electricity

84.3%1,215

Wood

14.2%204

No Fuel

0.9%13

Utility Gas

0.6%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$60,481

Mean Household Incomei

$78,875

Per Capita Incomei

$35,009

Poverty Ratei

19%

Unemploymenti

2.8%

Labor Forcei

1,665

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.5%93

$10K–$15K

5.4%78

$15K–$20K

3.4%49

$20K–$25K

9.1%131

$30K–$35K

9.6%138

$35K–$40K

0.6%8

$40K–$45K

9.2%133

$45K–$50K

5.4%78

$50K–$60K

0.7%10

$60K–$75K

2.9%42

$75K–$100K

10.9%157

$100K–$125K

16.1%232

$125K–$150K

5%72

$150K–$200K

9.7%140

$200K+

5.6%80

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

34410.1%

By Region

Top Countries

India

217

Guatemala

Mexico

Philippines

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,618

Avg. Commutei

16.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,618

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

266(10% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

86.7%Insured

13.3%Uninsured