Fairwood (Spokane County), Washington Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Fairwood (Spokane County) is a small city located in Washington, within Spokane County. The total population is 10,674. It ranks as the 126th most populous out of 628 Census-designated places in Washington.

Age Demographics

The median age in Fairwood (Spokane County) is 41.6 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 38.3 years. 15.6% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Fairwood (Spokane County) is $91,988. This is 6% lower than the state median of $98,141. It is also 14% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.8%. This is 22% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. This is 25% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $469,100. Housing costs are 17% lower than the state median of $564,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.1x. 73.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Fairwood (Spokane County) is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.6%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 3.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.6%) is well below the state average of 14.4%. The Asian population (4.0%) is well below the state average of 9.7%.

Education

46.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 17% higher than the state rate of 39.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 98.3%. Notably, 18.5% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Fairwood (Spokane County), Washington is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Washington state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 628 Census-designated places in Washington. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.