Census-designated place · Washington
Fairwood (Spokane County), Washington
Fairwood (Spokane County), census-designated place, in Spokane County, Washington. Fairwood (Spokane County) had 10,674 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±965). GEOID 5323165.
Residents, 2020-2024
10,674
±965 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 10,541
Median household income
$91,988
±$8,388 (90% margin)
Washington: $98,141
Median home value
$469,100
±$15,044 (90% margin)
Washington: $564,600
Median gross rent
$1,208
±$72 (90% margin)
Washington: $1,760
Where is Fairwood (Spokane County) and what county is it in?
Fairwood (Spokane County) is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Spokane County, Washington. It covers 4.0 square miles of land, 2,639 residents per square mile in 2020.
Fairwood (Spokane County) is in the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Fairwood (Spokane County), and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Fairwood (Spokane County)'s population at 10,674 (±965). The 2020 Census counted 10,541 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Fairwood (Spokane County) is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Fairwood (Spokane County) | Spokane County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 10,674 ±965 | 549,056 | +2,005 |
| Households | 4,120 ±311 | 218,395 | +733 |
| Average household size | 2.54 ±0.13 | 2.44 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,225 ±329 | 231,205 | +787 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Fairwood (Spokane County)?
The median resident of Fairwood (Spokane County) is 41.6 years old; 23.2% are under 18 and 23.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 84.1%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 6.1%. 5.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Fairwood (Spokane County) | Spokane County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.6 ±2.9 | 38.5 | +4.8 |
| Under 18 years | 23.2% ±3.5 pts | 21.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.6% ±3.0 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Male | 50.1% ±2.7 pts | 49.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.6% ±2.6 pts | 7.1% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 84.1% ±4.4 pts | 80.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.7 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.0% ±2.7 pts | 2.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.1% ±2.7 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.0% ±2.5 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.5% ±2.6 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.3% ±3.0 pts | 9.5% | – |
| With a disability | 15.4% ±2.7 pts | 16.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.0% ±1.9 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 98.3% ±1.2 pts | 94.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 46.5% ±4.7 pts | 33.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 18.5% ±3.7 pts | 12.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.0% ±3.2 pts | 85.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.5% ±1.9 pts | 2.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Fairwood (Spokane County) earn?
Half of Fairwood (Spokane County)'s 4,120 households earn less than $91,988 a year (±$8,388), against $78,582 in Spokane County and $98,141 in Washington. In 2015-2019 it was $78,761 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Fairwood (Spokane County) | Spokane County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $91,988 ±$8,388 | $78,582 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $127,406 ±$13,839 | $103,315 | – |
| Per capita income | $49,453 ±$5,472 | $41,897 | +$11,837 |
| People below the poverty line | 7.8% ±3.1 pts | 11.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.9% ±5.6 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.8% ±3.0 pts | 15.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.8% ±1.3 pts | 96.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.0% ±2.0 pts | 92.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Fairwood (Spokane County)?
Owners occupy 73.2% of Fairwood (Spokane County)'s occupied homes and renters 26.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $469,100 by its owner (±$15,044). The median renter pays $1,208 a month including utilities, and 54.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Fairwood (Spokane County) | Spokane County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $469,100 ±$15,044 | $410,700 | +$130,044 |
| Median gross rent | $1,208 ±$72 | $1,283 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 54.8% ±12.5 pts | 42.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,159 ±$170 | $1,875 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.2% ±4.7 pts | 64.5% | +10.0 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 26.8% ±4.7 pts | 35.5% | – |
| Housing units | 4,225 ±329 | 231,205 | +787 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.5% ±7.5 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.2% ±5.1 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.9% ±1.4 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0% ±1.1 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 12.4% ±4.3 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 14.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.3% ±2.7 pts | 6.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Fairwood (Spokane County) work and get to work?
72.5% of Fairwood (Spokane County)'s workers drive alone and 15.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.8%.
| Measure | Fairwood (Spokane County) | Spokane County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 53.5% ±4.9 pts | 62.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% ±2.5 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 72.5% ±6.2 pts | 69.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.8% ±2.8 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.5% ±2.0 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Walked | 2.6% ±2.0 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.9% ±5.5 pts | 15.5% | +7.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.4 min ±6.4 | 22.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Fairwood (Spokane County)?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Fairwood (Spokane County), and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $70,559 (Tract 105.06) to $119,773 (Tract 105.05).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 105.06Spokane County | 6,239 | $70,559 |
| Tract 105.05Spokane County | 3,459 | $119,773 |
| Tract 105.08Spokane County | 4,623 | $138,933 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Fairwood (Spokane County)) · Census block assignment files
How does Fairwood (Spokane County) compare with other places in Washington?
Fairwood (Spokane County) ranks 200th of 387 places in Washington with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 126th | 393 |
| Residents per square mile | 114th | 394 |
| Median household income | 200th | 387 |
| Per capita income | 147th | 393 |
| Median home value | 218th | 384 |
| Median gross rent | 261st | 351 |
| Poverty rate | 176th | 281 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 84th | 382 |
| Median age | 160th | 394 |
| Owner-occupied share | 200th | 388 |
| Work from home | 155th | 307 |
| Travel time to work | 122nd | 394 |
Fairwood (Spokane County)'s figures with every place in Washington (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Fairwood (Spokane County)?
14 of the 57 figures for Fairwood (Spokane County) on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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