Fort Lewis, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Pierce County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
13,983
Population
1,359/sq mi density
$54,902
Median Income
$23,123 per capita
$2,240
Median Rent
47.7% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$54,902 median income, 5.9% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.1 / 5.0
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
13,983
Census 2023
Population Density
1,359
per square mile
Land Area
10.3
square miles (26.6 km²)
Median Age
23.0 yrs
41% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
61.9%
Male
38.1%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 53.5% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 15.2% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 25.6% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 3.8% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 1.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
53.5%
Black
15.2%
Hispanic
25.6%
Asian
3.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 75.8% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 21.7% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 2.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
75.8%
Spanish
21.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
9.4%
Veterans
20.7%
245% above US avg (6%)
Disability
3.7%
72% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
99.1%
8% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
0.9%
90% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.420
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 13,983 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,359 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 10.3 sq mi |
| Median Age | 23.0 years |
Gender
| Male | 61.9% |
| Female | 38.1% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 53.5% |
| Black or African American | 15.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25.6% |
| Asian | 3.8% |
Language
| English Only | 75.8% |
| Spanish | 21.7% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 9.4% |
| Veterans | 20.7% |
| Disability | 3.7% |
| Health Insurance | 99.1% |
| Uninsured | 0.9% |
| Broadband Access | 98.1% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.420 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |