Fernwood, WA

Neighborhood

Nearby Neighborhoods in Fernwood

Kitsap Lake / West Park

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024 · © OpenStreetMap contributors·Sources

Demographics of Fernwood

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

43.8%

Households with Children

31.0%

School Enrollment K-12

600

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.6%
School Age (5-17): 11.1%
Young Adults (18-34): 21.7%
Working Age (35-54): 26.0%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.8%
Seniors (65+): 22.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 1.9%
High School / GED: 15.8%
Some College or Associate's: 38.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 43.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 25.7%
Single Parents: 5.3%
Couples & Adults: 45.1%
Living Alone: 23.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 73.7%
Hispanic or Latino: 9.6%
Asian: 7.2%
Black or African American: 0.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 8.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 32.1%
South Asian: 0.0%
Southeast Asian: 64.9%
Central Asian: 0.0%
Other Asian: 3.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 50.2%
Puerto Rican: 0.0%
Cuban: 7.6%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 19.7%
South American: 3.9%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 18.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 53.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 46.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 35.8%
Born in Other U.S. State: 48.2%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 5.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 7.6%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 3.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 80.0%
Spanish: 7.2%
European & Indo-European: 6.3%
East & Southeast Asian: 6.5%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.0%
Elementary (1-4): 3.5%
Middle School (5-8): 7.1%
High School (9-12): 1.0%
College / Graduate: 5.1%
Not Enrolled: 81.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources