Forks, WA

Forks, Washington

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.

The People and Families of Forks

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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Forks had a median family income of $38,844.

Political Inclinations

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.

Forks Housing

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.

Commuting

In Forks, 86% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Forks are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.

High Points

Forks strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Washington):

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 14%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Forks, WA

Comparing Forks to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
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

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Forks Almanac

Forks Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Forks Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Forks, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Forks High Schools (2004)

FORKS HIGH SCHOOL
261 SOUTH SPARTAN AVENUE
360-374-6262
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 319 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

FORKS ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
161 EAST E STREET
360-374-6262
A Non-traditional School
Serves 66 students.

DISTRICT RUN HOME SCHOOL
382 SOUTH FORKS AVENUE
360-374-6262
A Non-traditional School
Serves 48 students.

Forks Colleges

(List of All Washington Colleges)

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