Fall City, Washington Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Fall City, Washington Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Fall City, Washington had a total population of 1,618, the 340th largest community in Washington, with a median household income of $177,019, which is 80% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 2.2%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 80% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in Washington.
An exceptionally low poverty rate of 2.2% — among the lowest in Washington.
61.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Washington.

Fall City Quick Facts

Population 1,618

Median Household Income $177,019

Median Home Value $1,010,300

Poverty Rate 2.2%

Unemployment Rate 3.9%

Median Age 41.8 years

Homeownership Rate 84.1%

Affordability Ratio 5.7x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 61.5%

High School Graduation Rate 97.4%

Diversity Index 33/100

Population 1,618 340th of 628

Median Income $177,019 top 10%

Poverty Rate 2.2% 82% lower than national

Median Home Value $1,010,300 top 10%

How Fall City Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	1,743	1,618	-7.2%
Median household income	$144,625	$177,019	+22.4%
Median home value	$837,100	$1,010,300	+20.7%

How Fall City Compares

Median Household Income

Fall City

$177,019

$98,141

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Fall City

$1,010,300

$564,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 5.3%

$25K-$50K 5.0%

$50K-$100K 16.5%

$100K+ 73.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.3%

$10K-$15K

0.0%

$15K-$20K

0.0%

$20K-$25K

0.0%

$25K-$30K

1.2%

$30K-$35K

0.7%

$35K-$40K

0.0%

$40K-$45K

0.0%

$45K-$50K

3.1%

$50K-$60K

4.3%

$60K-$75K

6.6%

$75K-$100K

5.6%

$100K-$125K

6.2%

$125K-$150K

6.6%

$150K-$200K

25.8%

$200K+

34.6%

Employment

3.9% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

62.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 84.1%

Renter 15.9%

Affordability Index Expensive

5.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $2,688/mo 18.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

17.7%

18-34

15.4%

35-54

26.3%

55-74

29.0%

75+

11.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 56 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Fall City Rankings in Washington

#340 Population of 628

#23 Median Income of 570

#39 Education of 628

#24 Home Value of 584

Explore Washington Rankings

Cities by Population All cities ranked by size Richest Cities Ranked by median income Most Educated By bachelor's degree rate Most Affordable By housing affordability

Other Cities in King County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Seattle	754,195	$123,860	9.9%	$938,600
Bellevue	151,847	$165,576	7.2%	$1,340,300
Kent	135,603	$92,302	10.8%	$587,800
Renton	105,317	$100,432	8.1%	$672,600
Federal Way	99,493	$86,909	13.0%	$552,800
Kirkland	92,621	$150,414	6.1%	$1,115,400
Auburn	85,676	$97,884	8.9%	$547,900
Redmond	77,353	$162,560	5.6%	$1,167,800
Sammamish	66,463	$239,690	4.3%	$1,407,300
Shoreline	61,431	$112,751	8.8%	$811,100

Cities Similar to Fall City

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Cavalero	1,591	$148,462	$656,000	34.6%	3.5%
Lake Marcel-Stillwater	1,549	$201,845	$847,500	52.5%	5.3%
Wilderness Rim	1,560	$149,870	$681,300	48.7%	3.3%
Monroe North	1,456	$169,844	$707,500	48.2%	0.8%
Riverbend	1,748	$148,269	$811,100	51.3%	3.3%

Population Overview

Fall City is a small community located in Washington, within King County. The total population is 1,618. It ranks as the 340th most populous out of 628 Census-designated places in Washington.

Age Demographics

The median age in Fall City is 41.8 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 38.3 years. 11.5% 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 Fall City is $177,019. This is 80% higher than the state median of $98,141. It is also 119% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.2%. This is 78% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $1,010,300. Housing costs are 79% higher than the state median of $564,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.7x. 84.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 32% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Fall City is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.5%) is well below the state average of 14.4%. The Asian population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 9.7%.

Education

61.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Fall City in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 55% 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 97.4%. Notably, 18.2% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Fall City, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Fall City, Washington?

Fall City, Washington has a population of 1,618 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Fall City, WA?

The median household income in Fall City is $177,019, which is 119% higher than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Fall City, WA?

The poverty rate in Fall City is 2.2%. This means approximately 36 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Fall City, Washington?

Fall City's population is 80.6% White, 0.0% Black, 4.5% Hispanic/Latino, and 2.2% Asian.

What is the median home value in Fall City, WA?

The median home value in Fall City is $1,010,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.7x.

How educated is Fall City, Washington?

61.5% of adults (25+) in Fall City hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 18.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.