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.

Friday Harbor, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,728

Median Agei

42.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

74.1%2,021

Hispanic/Latino

19.1%522

Two or More

4.1%112

Asian

1.1%30

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.8%22

Other

0.5%13

Black

0.2%6

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.6%70

High School Diploma

20.5%393

Some College (<1 yr)

9.1%175

Some College (1+ yr)

13.6%260

Associate's Degree

11.3%217

Bachelor's Degree

19.6%375

Master's Degree

12.6%242

Professional Degree

1.4%26

Doctorate

1.8%35

HS or Higher

93.5%

BA or Higher

35.3%

Graduate+

15.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$570,400

Median Renti

$1,696

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

59%724

Renter-Occupied

41%503

Total Units

1,442

Homeownership

59%

Vacancy Rate

14.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

9%65

$50K–$100K

0.3%2

$150K–$200K

7.2%52

$200K–$300K

3.5%25

$300K–$500K

20.3%147

$500K–$1M

51.8%375

$1M+

8%58

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

138

$2,000+

147

Year Built

2020 or later

2.4%34

2010–2019

10.1%145

2000–2009

19.9%287

1990–1999

14.4%208

1980–1989

18.6%268

1970–1979

11.3%163

1960–1969

3.3%47

1950–1959

6.7%96

1940–1949

5.8%83

1939 or earlier

7.7%111

Heating Fuel

Electricity

80.9%993

Bottled/LP Gas

7.2%88

Wood

6.8%83

Utility Gas

3.5%43

Other

0.8%10

Fuel Oil

0.7%9

No Fuel

0.1%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$80,378

Mean Household Incomei

$109,523

Per Capita Incomei

$49,367

Poverty Ratei

12.2%

Unemploymenti

2.7%

Labor Forcei

1,514

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.6%81

$10K–$15K

5.1%63

$15K–$20K

2.4%29

$20K–$25K

6.1%75

$25K–$30K

3.7%45

$30K–$35K

2.2%27

$35K–$40K

3.2%39

$40K–$45K

4.7%58

$45K–$50K

0.8%10

$50K–$60K

6.2%76

$60K–$75K

7%86

$75K–$100K

13.3%163

$100K–$125K

12.4%152

$125K–$150K

5.5%68

$150K–$200K

11.2%137

$200K+

9.6%118

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1937.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

110

Canada

United Kingdom

India

Philippines

Germany

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,434

Avg. Commutei

9.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,464

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

97(4.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.5%Insured

6.5%Uninsured