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Forks, Washington, in Clallam county, is 95 miles W of Shoreline, Washington (center to center) and 98 miles W of Seattle, Washington. The city has a population of 3,120.
In Forks, about 53% of adults are married. One thing visitors notice about Forks is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.
Interestingly, the city is known for having more men than similar cities.
In 2000, Forks had a median family income of $38,844.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Forks ($1,300). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
About 59% of housing units in Forks are owner-occupied. Typical rents in the city are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state.
In Forks, 86% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Forks are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.
Comparing Forks to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):
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| Male Share of the Population | | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old |  |  |
| Racial Diversity | | |
| Well-Paid Single Men |  |  |
| Senior Citizens |  |  |
| Age of the Population | | |
| Female Share of the Population | | |
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| Average Household Size | |  |
| Portion of People Married |  | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Median Family Income | | |
| College Educated Adults | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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