Fairchild AFB, WA Demographics

A map of Fairchild AFB's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,929	1,614	65.8%	59.9%
Hispanic	463	531	15.8%	19.7%
Black	289	167	9.9%	6.2%
Multiracial	145	272	4.9%	10.1%
Asian	61	67	2.1%	2.5%
Native American/Other	44	44	1.5%	1.6%

Fairchild AFB, Washington has an estimated population of 2,931, an increase from the 2,695 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.8% White, 15.8% Hispanic, 9.9% Black, 4.9% Multiracial, 2.1% Asian, and 1.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fairchild AFB, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fairchild AFB has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Washington overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Fairchild AFB, that probability was 58.8% in 2020 and 52.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fairchild AFB is ranked the 263rd most populous place in Washington, out of 639 places. 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). Fairchild AFB was ranked the 276th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fairchild AFB's White Population

1,929 residents of Fairchild AFB, or 65.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fairchild AFB is slightly higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Fairchild AFB ranks 512th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairchild AFB's White population has grown by an estimated 19.5%. White residents' share of Fairchild AFB's population has increased from 59.9% to 65.8%.

Fairchild AFB is more White than neighboring Airway Heights (57.6% White). Fairchild AFB is less White than neighboring Medical Lake (86.3% White), Four Lakes (83.9% White), Cheney (74.4% White), and Suncrest (86% White).

Fairchild AFB's Black Population

289 residents of Fairchild AFB, or 9.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fairchild AFB is higher than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Fairchild AFB ranks 40th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairchild AFB's Black population has grown by an estimated 73.1%. Black residents' share of Fairchild AFB's population has increased from 6.2% to 9.9%.

Fairchild AFB is more Black than neighboring Medical Lake (4.1% Black), Airway Heights (6% Black), Four Lakes (0% Black), Cheney (1.1% Black), and Suncrest (1.2% Black).

Fairchild AFB's Asian Population

61 residents of Fairchild AFB, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fairchild AFB is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Fairchild AFB ranks 198th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairchild AFB's Asian population has declined by an estimated 9.0%. Asian residents' share of Fairchild AFB's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.

Fairchild AFB is more Asian than neighboring Medical Lake (0.2% Asian), and Suncrest (1.4% Asian). Fairchild AFB is less Asian than neighboring Airway Heights (4.3% Asian), Four Lakes (11.2% Asian), and Cheney (3.5% Asian).

Fairchild AFB's Hispanic Population

463 residents of Fairchild AFB, or 15.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fairchild AFB is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Fairchild AFB ranks 93rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairchild AFB's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 12.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Fairchild AFB's population has decreased from 19.7% to 15.8%.

Fairchild AFB is more Hispanic than neighboring Medical Lake (6.2% Hispanic), Airway Heights (11.5% Hispanic), Four Lakes (0% Hispanic), Cheney (10.7% Hispanic), and Suncrest (5.4% Hispanic).

Fairchild AFB's Native American/Other Population

44 residents of Fairchild AFB, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fairchild AFB is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Fairchild AFB ranks 364th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairchild AFB's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Fairchild AFB's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.

Fairchild AFB is more Native American/Other than neighboring Four Lakes (0% Native American/Other). Fairchild AFB is less Native American/Other than neighboring Medical Lake (2.4% Native American/Other), Airway Heights (13.4% Native American/Other), Cheney (2.3% Native American/Other), and Suncrest (3.5% Native American/Other).

Fairchild AFB's Multiracial Population

145 residents of Fairchild AFB, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fairchild AFB is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Fairchild AFB ranks 23rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairchild AFB's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 46.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Fairchild AFB's population has decreased from 10.1% to 4.9%.

Fairchild AFB is more Multiracial than neighboring Medical Lake (0.7% Multiracial), and Suncrest (2.5% Multiracial). Fairchild AFB is less Multiracial than neighboring Airway Heights (7.3% Multiracial), Four Lakes (5% Multiracial), and Cheney (8.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.