Fairwood, WA Demographics

A map of Fairwood's Population by Race

Fairwood, Washington had a population of 19,396 in 2020. It was 52.0% White, 7.8% Black, 21.0% Asian, 9.1% Hispanic, 2.1% Native American/Other, and 8.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Fairwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 639 places in Washington, Fairwood is the 77th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Fairwood's White Population

10,088 residents of Fairwood identify as White, or 52.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Fairwood slightly less than the White share of the population of Washington (63.8% White). Of the 639 places in Washington, Fairwood is ranked #546 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Fairwood is more White than neighboring Renton (39.8% White), and Newcastle (48.5% White). Fairwood is less White than neighboring Maple Heights-Lake Desire (63.3% White), East Renton Highlands (70.5% White), and Shadow Lake (80.8% White).

Fairwood's Black Population

1,513 residents of Fairwood identify as Black, or 7.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Fairwood roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Washington (3.8% Black). Of the 639 places in Washington, Fairwood is ranked #28 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Fairwood is more Black than neighboring Maple Heights-Lake Desire (3.1% Black), East Renton Highlands (1.6% Black), Shadow Lake (1.2% Black), and Newcastle (3.4% Black). Fairwood is less Black than neighboring Renton (9.9% Black).

Fairwood's Asian Population

4,074 residents of Fairwood identify as Asian, or 21.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Fairwood slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of Washington (9.4% Asian). Of the 639 places in Washington, Fairwood is ranked #23 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Fairwood is more Asian than neighboring Maple Heights-Lake Desire (18.9% Asian), East Renton Highlands (8.9% Asian), and Shadow Lake (3.2% Asian). Fairwood is less Asian than neighboring Renton (26% Asian), and Newcastle (34.7% Asian).

Fairwood's Hispanic Population

1,757 residents of Fairwood identify as Hispanic, or 9.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Fairwood roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Washington (13.7% Hispanic). Of the 639 places in Washington, Fairwood is ranked #258 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Fairwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Maple Heights-Lake Desire (6% Hispanic), Shadow Lake (6.1% Hispanic), and Newcastle (5.7% Hispanic). Fairwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Renton (15.5% Hispanic), and East Renton Highlands (9.5% Hispanic).

Fairwood's Native American/Other Population

407 residents of Fairwood identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Fairwood roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Washington (2.6% Native American/Other). Of the 639 places in Washington, Fairwood is ranked #265 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Fairwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Maple Heights-Lake Desire (1% Native American/Other), Renton (1.8% Native American/Other), East Renton Highlands (1.4% Native American/Other), Shadow Lake (1.4% Native American/Other), and Newcastle (0.9% Native American/Other).

Fairwood's Multiracial Population

1,557 residents of Fairwood identify as Multiracial, or 8.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Fairwood roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Washington (6.6% Multiracial). Of the 639 places in Washington, Fairwood is ranked #105 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Fairwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Maple Heights-Lake Desire (7.7% Multiracial), Renton (7.1% Multiracial), Shadow Lake (7.2% Multiracial), and Newcastle (6.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.