Economy & Jobs — Fort Lewis, Washington
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $58,796 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$62,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $23,123 |
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| Poverty Rate | 13.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 1.1% |
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| In Labor Force | 8,460 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 26.8% |
| Retail | 22.3% |
| Public Admin | 13.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Real Estate Offices | 675 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 633 |
| Fast Food | 563 |
| Dental Offices | 366 |
| Law Offices | 335 |
| Physician Offices | 313 |
| Beauty Salons | 286 |
| Coffee Shops | 285 |
| Insurance Agencies | 275 |
| Child Day Care | 220 |
| Auto Repair | 217 |
| Gas Stations | 174 |
| Grocery Stores | 165 |
| Commercial Banks | 151 |
| Chiropractors | 145 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
