Fife, Washington Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Fife, Washington is 10,902 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 118th-largest city in Washington. The median household income is $90,515, the median home value is $480,600, and the median age is 31.9.
The population has grown 20.5% since 2010 (9,194 → 11,077).
10,902
Population
1869
People / sq mi
$90,515
Median Income
$480,600
Median Home Value
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Fife covers 5.8 sq mi of land at 1869 people per square mile.
About Fife, WA
Fife skews on age — the median resident is 31.9, younger than the national median. With 10,902 residents, Fife is a city in Washington.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $90,515 — above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 7.8%, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $480,600, with typical rent around $1,836.
28.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. About 10.3% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 27 minutes each way.
Fife city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Fife city had a population of 9,194 in 2010 and 11,077 in 2024, a 20.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 11,077 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.37%.
11,077
Population (2024)
9,194
Population (2010)
11,077
Peak (2024)
1.37%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9,194 |
| 2011 | 9,290 |
| 2012 | 9,315 |
| 2013 | 9,374 |
| 2014 | 9,493 |
| 2015 | 9,918 |
| 2016 | 10,060 |
| 2017 | 10,147 |
| 2018 | 10,176 |
| 2019 | 10,184 |
| 2020 | 11,064 |
| 2021 | 11,006 |
| 2022 | 10,847 |
| 2023 | 10,747 |
| 2024 | 11,077 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 43.1% |
| Black or African American | 11.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Economy & Income
$90,515
Median Household Income
$39,293
Per Capita Income
7.8%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$480,600
Median Home Value
$1,836
Median Rent
46.5%
Owner-Occupied
Education
91.1%
High School+
28.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.4%
Drive Alone
75.8%
Public Transit
10.3%
Work From Home
26.6 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
27.6%
Foreign Born
65.4%
Non-English at Home
9.4%
Veterans
7.1%
With Disability
89.9%
Health Insurance
97.0%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 20.6% |
| Retail Trade | 12.4% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 10.0% |
| Construction | 9.4% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 8.6% |
| Manufacturing | 7.9% |
| Public Administration | 6.2% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.7% |
| Information | 3.7% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.0% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fife, Washington has a population of 10,902 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 118th-largest city in Washington.
The median household income in Fife, Washington is $90,515, with 7.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Fife, Washington is $480,600, with median monthly rent at $1,836 and a homeownership rate of 46.5%.
The median age in Fife, Washington is 31.9 years. The population is 50.3% male and 49.7% female.
The population has grown 20.5% since 2010 (9,194 → 11,077).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.