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Fort Lewis

County:
Pierce County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
10.289
State:
Washington

Fort Lewis is a CDP located in Pierce County, Washington. Fort Lewis has a 2026 population of 14,661. Fort Lewis is currently growing at a rate of 1.57% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Fort Lewis is $58,796 with a poverty rate of 13.25%. The median age in Fort Lewis is 22.9 years: 22.7 years for males, and 23.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 175.5 males.

14.7K
Total Population
1,425
Density (mi²)
226 1.57%
Growth

Fort Lewis Population

Fort Lewis Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202614,6612261.57%
202514,4352261.59%

Median Age

Overall: 22.9 years
Female: 23.8 years
Male: 22.7 years

Fort Lewis Adults

There are 10,831 adults, (26 of whom are seniors) in Fort Lewis.

Sex Ratio

Female: 5,506 (36.3%)
Male: 9,661 (63.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Fort Lewis includes 50.17% White, 17.25% Black or African American, 4.75% other race, 4.52% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 3.67% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White7,60950.17%
Two or more races2,80718.51%
Black or African American2,61617.25%
Other race7204.75%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander6854.52%
Asian5563.67%
Native American1741.15%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1,74611.51%
White1,2928.52%
Other race7204.75%
Native American1260.83%
Black or African American960.63%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander370.24%
Asian90.06%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6,31741.65%
Black or African American2,52016.62%
Two or more races1,0617%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander6484.27%
Asian5473.61%
Native American480.32%

Fort Lewis Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Fort Lewis ' average per capita income is $40,203. Household income levels show a median of $58,796. The poverty rate stands at 13.25%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$61,633-
Families$59,400$65,810
Households$58,796$64,559
Non Families$41,082$42,999

$40,203

Average Income

$58,796

Median Household Income

13.25%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)