Fife, WA Demographics

A map of Fife's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,131	4,341	37.7%	39.5%
Asian	1,714	1,707	15.7%	15.5%
Hispanic	1,665	1,677	15.2%	15.2%
Black	1,459	1,106	13.3%	10.1%
Native American/Other	993	1,143	9.1%	10.4%
Multiracial	987	1,025	9.0%	9.3%

Fife, Washington has an estimated population of 10,949, a less than 1% change from the 10,999 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 37.7% White, 15.7% Asian, 15.2% Hispanic, 13.3% Black, 9.1% Native American/Other, and 9.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fife, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fife has become slightly more racially diverse since 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 Fife, that probability was 76.7% in 2020 and 77.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fife is ranked the 120th 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). Fife was ranked the 117th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fife's White Population

4,131 residents of Fife, or 37.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fife is significantly lower than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Fife ranks 582nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fife's White population has declined by an estimated 4.8%. White residents' share of Fife's population has decreased from 39.5% to 37.7%.

Fife is less White than neighboring Fife Heights (63.9% White), Waller (75.7% White), Milton (64.5% White), Summit (74.2% White), and Edgewood (70.9% White).

Fife's Black Population

1,459 residents of Fife, or 13.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Fife is higher than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Fife ranks 15th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fife's Black population has grown by an estimated 31.9%. Black residents' share of Fife's population has increased from 10.1% to 13.3%.

Fife is more Black than neighboring Fife Heights (7.1% Black), Waller (0.4% Black), Milton (3.8% Black), Summit (2.6% Black), and Edgewood (3% Black).

Fife's Asian Population

1,714 residents of Fife, or 15.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fife is higher than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Fife ranks 39th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fife's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Fife's population has remained roughly unchanged at 15.7%.

Fife is more Asian than neighboring Fife Heights (9.5% Asian), Waller (2.8% Asian), Milton (5.4% Asian), Summit (0.9% Asian), and Edgewood (7.9% Asian).

Fife's Hispanic Population

1,665 residents of Fife, or 15.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fife is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Fife ranks 136th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fife's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Fife's population has remained roughly unchanged at 15.2%.

Fife is more Hispanic than neighboring Fife Heights (8.4% Hispanic), Waller (12.1% Hispanic), Summit (11% Hispanic), and Edgewood (7.9% Hispanic). Fife is less Hispanic than neighboring Milton (15.9% Hispanic).

Fife's Native American/Other Population

993 residents of Fife, or 9.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Fife is higher than in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Fife ranks 34th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fife's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 13.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fife's population has decreased from 10.4% to 9.1%.

Fife is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fife Heights (0.8% Native American/Other), Waller (3.7% Native American/Other), Milton (2.9% Native American/Other), Summit (3.3% Native American/Other), and Edgewood (4% Native American/Other).

Fife's Multiracial Population

987 residents of Fife, or 9.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fife is slightly higher than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Fife ranks 48th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fife's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 3.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Fife's population has remained roughly unchanged at 9.0%.

Fife is more Multiracial than neighboring Waller (5.3% Multiracial), Milton (7.4% Multiracial), Summit (8% Multiracial), and Edgewood (6.3% Multiracial). Fife is less Multiracial than neighboring Fife Heights (10.3% 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.