Categories in Forks, Washington
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Forks, Washington
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Health and medical | 84 | 40 years |
| Campgrounds | 47 | 43 years |
| Other accommodation | 44 | 32 years |
| Restaurants | 40 | 27 years |
| Public administration | 35 | 68 years |
| Real estate | 29 | 26 years |
| Sports and recreation | 27 | 20 years |
| Public parks | 26 | — |
| Physicians and surgeons | 24 | 38 years |
| Shopping | 21 | — |
| Social work | 20 | 22 years |
| Hotels and motels | 19 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 18 | 29 years |
| Travel agencies | 15 | — |
| Corporate management | 15 | 33 years |
| Religion | 14 | 37 years |
| Accountants | 13 | 25 years |
| Gas station | 13 | — |
Forks, Washington Facts
| Area | 3.9 mi² |
| Population | 4,231 |
| Male Population | 2,171 (51.3%) |
| Female Population | 2,060 (48.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +97.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +32.6% |
| Median Age | 31.8 years (Male: 30, Female: 33.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $155,615 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 360 |
| Neighborhoods | Forks, Crossroads |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Pacific Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 47.95036, -124.38549 |
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Forks, Washington Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,148 | 2,549 | 3,190 | 3,698 | 4,231 | 4,279 | 4,281 |
| Population Density | 546.1 / mi² | 648 / mi² | 811 / mi² | 940.2 / mi² | 1,075.7 / mi² | 1,087.9 / mi² | 1,088.4 / mi² |
Forks, Washington Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 32.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forks, Washington | +97% | +66% | +32.6% |
| Washington (state) | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Forks, Washington Median Age
Median Age: 31.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forks, Washington | 31.8 yrs | 33.8 yrs | 30 yrs |
| Washington (state) | 37.9 yrs | 38.9 yrs | 36.9 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Forks, Washington Population Density
Population Density: 1,076 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forks, Washington | 4,231 | 3.933 sq mi | 1,076 / mi² |
| Washington (state) | 7.1 million | 71,298.1 sq mi | 99.7 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Forks, Washington Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1890 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Forks, Washington
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Forks, Washington Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $51,192 | $69,244 | $80,503 | $93,851 | $93,375 | $104,496 | $105,239 | $155,615 |
| Total GDP | $187.3M | $285.5M | $343.6M | $416.7M | $446.3M | $530.3M | $580.3M | $862.2M |
Forks, Washington CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forks, Washington | 65,120 tn | 15.39 tn | 16,555.6 tons/mi² |
| Washington (state) | 122,068,941 tn | 17.17 tn | 1,712.1 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 65,120 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 15.39 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 16,555.6 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (6.8) |
| Landslide | Medium (7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/21/19 | 11:11 AM | 3.38 | 95.7 km | 34,030 m | 16km NNE of Ocean Shores, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 11/19/18 | 11:09 AM | 4.07 | 68.5 km | 39,320 m | 33km NE of Quinault Census Designated Place, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 1/22/17 | 8:05 PM | 3.58 | 79.3 km | 42,150 m | 25km ENE of Quinault Census Designated Place, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 1/10/15 | 4:59 PM | 3.04 | 31 km | 23,057 m | 30km WSW of Forks, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 3/22/13 | 7:32 PM | 3.23 | 91.7 km | 40,802 m | 29km WNW of Seabeck, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 8/29/12 | 10:20 PM | 3.3 | 83.4 km | 26,500 m | Washington-British Columbia border region | usgs.gov |
| 7/24/11 | 12:19 PM | 3.85 | 94.3 km | 40,554 m | Olympic Peninsula, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 2/20/10 | 10:05 AM | 3.37 | 98 km | 43,728 m | Strait of Juan de Fuca, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 3/30/09 | 7:06 AM | 3.6 | 78 km | 43,641 m | Olympic Peninsula, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 9/22/07 | 1:03 PM | 3.35 | 92.2 km | 40,710 m | Olympic Peninsula, Washington | usgs.gov |
Forks, Washington
Forks is a city in Clallam County, Washington, United States. The population was 3,532 at the 2010 census. The population was 3,545 at 2012 Estimate from Office of Financial Management. It is named after the forks in the nearby Quillayute, Bogachiel,..
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