Population 6,865 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Household size in North Fort Lewis
| Period | North Fort Lewis | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.18 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.72 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.53 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.57 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.39 | +0.09 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
North Fort Lewis is a place of big households: 3.57 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has climbed from 3.18 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people, only three have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in North Fort Lewis
| Period | North Fort Lewis | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.9 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 23.5 | 38.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 23.4 | 38.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 23.9 | 38.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.0 | +1.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 23.9, North Fort Lewis is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward families with many children. The median age has climbed from 22.9 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people, only two are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in North Fort Lewis
| Period | North Fort Lewis | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.3% | 10.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 10.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −18.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in North Fort Lewis: 2.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 18.9 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only two of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in North Fort Lewis
Renters in North Fort Lewis
| Period | North Fort Lewis | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 99.9% | 37.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 99.1% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 99.9% | 39.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 99.2% | 40.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in North Fort Lewis rent: 99.2% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 51.2% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. North Fort Lewis has the highest share of renters of any Washington city with 5,000+ people.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in North Fort Lewis
| Period | North Fort Lewis | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.0% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −11.7 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.3% of homes in North Fort Lewis are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is down 11.7 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 11 of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in North Fort Lewis
| Period | North Fort Lewis | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1994 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2002 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +22 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
North Fort Lewis has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2002, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1980 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people, only five have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in North Fort Lewis
| Period | North Fort Lewis | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,425 | $1,162 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,627 | $1,284 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,839 | $1,644 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,475 | $2,193 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,050 | +$1,031 | +$858 | +$606 |
The median renter in North Fort Lewis pays $2,475 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,050 a month since 2006–10, up 74%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 42.4% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in North Fort Lewis
Bachelor's degrees in North Fort Lewis
| Period | North Fort Lewis | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.0% | 36.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.2% | 38.0% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.6% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.9% | 46.3% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.9 pts | +9.6 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than a quarter of adults 25 and older in North Fort Lewis (26.9%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 10.9 points, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in North Fort Lewis
| Period | North Fort Lewis | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.7% | 91.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.8% | 91.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.4% | 92.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.8% | 93.1% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in North Fort Lewis: 96.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is down 1.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate rose. North Fort Lewis has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Washington cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in North Fort Lewis
| Period | North Fort Lewis | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 20.8% | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.9% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | +6.6 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in North Fort Lewis: 11.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people, only two have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has risen 6.6 points, even as the national rate fell.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
North Fort Lewis compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Fort Lewis | 3.57 | 23.9 | 2.4% | 99.2% | 3.3% | 2002 | $2,475 | 26.9% | 96.8% | 11.9% |
| Fort Lewis | 3.05 | 21.8 | 27.0% | 98.9% | 19.5% | 1983 | $2,237 | 24.4% | 97.6% | 5.2% |
| Tillicum | 3.00 | 23.7 | 18.7% | 99.9% | 8.6% | 1986 | $2,295 | 19.2% | 90.1% | 6.2% |
| Steilacoom | 2.44 | 41.7 | 7.8% | 33.7% | 5.1% | 1979 | $2,041 | 46.9% | 92.7% | 6.6% |
| Dupont | 2.80 | 32.9 | 6.0% | 38.5% | 3.6% | 2002 | $2,366 | 51.8% | 95.3% | 5.6% |
| Lakewood | 2.43 | 39.5 | 12.1% | 52.9% | 8.8% | 1976 | $1,672 | 23.4% | 88.2% | 5.6% |
| Anderson Island | 1.77 | 61.6 | 3.1% | 3.4% | 26.3% | 1993 | $1,733 | 44.0% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| University Place | 2.59 | 40.1 | 9.3% | 44.6% | 5.9% | 1980 | $1,987 | 41.2% | 95.3% | 5.0% |
| Parkland | 2.70 | 36.8 | 14.1% | 48.9% | 7.1% | 1978 | $1,655 | 19.1% | 90.2% | 6.3% |
| Fircrest | 2.49 | 44.9 | 9.7% | 26.7% | 3.1% | 1972 | $1,628 | 49.6% | 98.3% | 6.2% |
| Fox Island | 2.40 | 52.7 | 5.0% | 7.3% | 11.6% | 1991 | $1,799 | 49.9% | 94.8% | 3.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up North Fort Lewis. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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