Fort Lewis SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Fort Lewis summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Fort Lewis. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Washington. Key points include:
The cost of living in Fort Lewis is 130 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Fort Lewis is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median income in Fort Lewis is $58,796.
Fort Lewis's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Fort Lewis Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Fort Lewis | Washington | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 130 | 120 | 100 |
| Services | 109 | 108 | 100 |
| Groceries | 113 | 108 | 100 |
| Health | 185 | 137 | 100 |
| Housing | 114 | 111 | 100 |
| Transportation | 110 | 111 | 100 |
| Utilities | 114 | 110 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Fort Lewis, WA Weather
The average high in Fort Lewis is 59.9° and the average low is 42.2°.
There are 107.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 40.3 inches of precipitation each year with 2.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Fort Lewis |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 107.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 40.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 2.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Fort Lewis Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Fort Lewis
The current population in Fort Lewis is 15,167. The population has increased 10.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15,167 | 8.5% |
| 2023 | 13,983 | 4.0% |
| 2022 | 13,440 | 5.2% |
| 2021 | 12,773 | -2.1% |
| 2020 | 13,045 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 13,054 | 0.9% |
| 2018 | 12,933 | -7.1% |
| 2017 | 13,920 | - |
| 2016 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2015 | 13,163 | -4.4% |
| 2014 | 13,776 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 13,816 | -0.9% |
| 2012 | 13,935 | -4.1% |
| 2011 | 14,529 | 6.1% |
| 2010 | 13,690 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Fort Lewis
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Fort Lewis is:
41.6% White with 6,317 White residents.
16.6% African American with 2,520 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 48 American Indian residents.
3.6% Asian with 547 Asian residents.
4.3% Hawaiian with 648 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
7.0% Two Or More with 1,061 Two Or More residents.
26.5% Hispanic with 4,026 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Fort Lewis | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 41.6% | 63.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 16.6% | 3.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.6% | 9.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 4.3% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 7.0% | 6.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 26.5% | 14.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Fort Lewis
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Fort Lewis is 36.3% female with 5,505 female residents.
Fort Lewis is 63.7% male with 9,661 male residents.
| Gender | Fort Lewis | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 36.3% | 49.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 63.7% | 50.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Fort Lewis for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Fort Lewis completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Fort Lewis completed 9-12th grade.
28.0% of adults in Fort Lewis completed high school / ged.
32.0% of adults in Fort Lewis completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Fort Lewis completed associate's degree.
19.0% of adults in Fort Lewis completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Fort Lewis completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Fort Lewis completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Fort Lewis completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Fort Lewis | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 32.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 24.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Fort Lewis, Washington
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7.2% of households in Fort Lewis earn Less than $10,000.
1.7% of households in Fort Lewis earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.9% of households in Fort Lewis earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.9% of households in Fort Lewis earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.6% of households in Fort Lewis earn $35,000 to $49,999.
36.3% of households in Fort Lewis earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.0% of households in Fort Lewis earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.0% of households in Fort Lewis earn $100,000 to $149,999.
1.2% of households in Fort Lewis earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.2% of households in Fort Lewis earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Fort Lewis | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.2% | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.7% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.9% | 4.6% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.9% | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.6% | 8.2% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 36.3% | 14.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.0% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.0% | 19.2% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.2% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.2% | 18.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
