Fairwood CDP (King County), WA Demographics

A map of Fairwood CDP (King County)'s Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	8,973	10,088	50.3%	52.0%
Asian	4,324	4,074	24.2%	21.0%
Hispanic	1,822	1,757	10.2%	9.1%
Multiracial	1,687	1,557	9.4%	8.0%
Black	897	1,513	5.0%	7.8%
Native American/Other	153	407	0.9%	2.1%

Fairwood CDP (King County), Washington has an estimated population of 17,856, a decrease from the 19,396 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 50.3% White, 24.2% Asian, 10.2% Hispanic, 9.4% Multiracial, 5.0% Black, and 0.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fairwood CDP (King County), with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fairwood CDP (King County) is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Fairwood CDP (King County), that probability was 66.4% in 2020 and 66.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fairwood CDP (King County) is ranked the 80th 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). Fairwood CDP (King County) was ranked the 77th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fairwood CDP (King County)'s White Population

8,973 residents of Fairwood CDP (King County), or 50.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fairwood CDP (King County) is considerably lower than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Fairwood CDP (King County) ranks 546th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairwood CDP (King County)'s White population has declined by an estimated 11.1%. White residents' share of Fairwood CDP (King County)'s population has decreased from 52.0% to 50.3%.

Fairwood CDP (King County) is more White than neighboring Renton (38.6% White), and Newcastle (37.6% White). Fairwood CDP (King County) is less White than neighboring Maple Heights-Lake Desire (62.6% White), East Renton Highlands (67.2% White), and Shadow Lake (77% White).

Fairwood CDP (King County)'s Black Population

897 residents of Fairwood CDP (King County), or 5.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fairwood CDP (King County) is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Fairwood CDP (King County) ranks 29th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairwood CDP (King County)'s Black population has declined by an estimated 40.7%. Black residents' share of Fairwood CDP (King County)'s population has decreased from 7.8% to 5.0%.

Fairwood CDP (King County) is more Black than neighboring Maple Heights-Lake Desire (3.4% Black), East Renton Highlands (1% Black), Shadow Lake (0% Black), and Newcastle (3.5% Black). Fairwood CDP (King County) is less Black than neighboring Renton (9% Black).

Fairwood CDP (King County)'s Asian Population

4,324 residents of Fairwood CDP (King County), or 24.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fairwood CDP (King County) is considerably higher than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Fairwood CDP (King County) ranks 23rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairwood CDP (King County)'s Asian population has grown by an estimated 6.1%. Asian residents' share of Fairwood CDP (King County)'s population has increased from 21.0% to 24.2%.

Fairwood CDP (King County) is more Asian than neighboring Maple Heights-Lake Desire (14.4% Asian), East Renton Highlands (8% Asian), and Shadow Lake (5.3% Asian). Fairwood CDP (King County) is less Asian than neighboring Renton (26.4% Asian), and Newcastle (42.1% Asian).

Fairwood CDP (King County)'s Hispanic Population

1,822 residents of Fairwood CDP (King County), or 10.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fairwood CDP (King County) is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Fairwood CDP (King County) ranks 264th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairwood CDP (King County)'s Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Fairwood CDP (King County)'s population has increased from 9.1% to 10.2%.

Fairwood CDP (King County) is more Hispanic than neighboring Shadow Lake (4.5% Hispanic), and Newcastle (4.5% Hispanic). Fairwood CDP (King County) is less Hispanic than neighboring Renton (15.6% Hispanic), and East Renton Highlands (11.1% Hispanic).

Fairwood CDP (King County)'s Native American/Other Population

153 residents of Fairwood CDP (King County), or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fairwood CDP (King County) is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Fairwood CDP (King County) ranks 272nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairwood CDP (King County)'s Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 62.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fairwood CDP (King County)'s population has decreased from 2.1% to 0.9%.

Fairwood CDP (King County) is more Native American/Other than neighboring Maple Heights-Lake Desire (0.5% Native American/Other), and Shadow Lake (0% Native American/Other). Fairwood CDP (King County) is less Native American/Other than neighboring Renton (1.8% Native American/Other), and Newcastle (3% Native American/Other).

Fairwood CDP (King County)'s Multiracial Population

1,687 residents of Fairwood CDP (King County), or 9.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fairwood CDP (King County) is slightly higher than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Fairwood CDP (King County) ranks 106th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fairwood CDP (King County)'s Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 8.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Fairwood CDP (King County)'s population has increased from 8.0% to 9.4%.

Fairwood CDP (King County) is more Multiracial than neighboring Maple Heights-Lake Desire (8.9% Multiracial), Renton (8.5% Multiracial), and Newcastle (9.3% Multiracial). Fairwood CDP (King County) is less Multiracial than neighboring East Renton Highlands (11.8% Multiracial), and Shadow Lake (13.3% 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.