Brier, WA

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Population

6,697

2.56% growth

Median Age

47.2


Median Household Income

$111,346

5.14% growth

Poverty Rate

5.91%


Number of Employees

3,800

1.61% decline

Median Property Value

$403,500

8.47% growth

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Health

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Housing & Living

About

In 2017, Brier, WA had a population of 6.7k people with a median age of 47.2 and a median household income of $111,346. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Brier, WA grew from 6,530 to 6,697, a 2.56% increase and its median household income grew from $105,901 to $111,346, a 5.14% increase.

The population of Brier, WA is 81% White Alone, 6.56% Asian Alone, and 5.96% Hispanic or Latino. 12.5% of the people in Brier, WA speak a non-English language, and 96.8% are U.S. citizens.

The median property value in Brier, WA is $403,500, and the homeownership rate is 91.6%. Most people in Brier, WA commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 29.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Brier, WA is 2 cars per household.

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Economy

The economy of Brier, WA employs 3.8k people. The largest industries in Brier, WA are Health Care & Social Assistance (762 people), Retail Trade (483 people), and Manufacturing (297 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($98,750), Finance & Insurance ($88,984), and Manufacturing ($84,519).

Median household income in Brier, WA is $111,346. Males in Brier, WA have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,882. The income inequality in Brier, WA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.467, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$111,346

2017 value

± $13,531

5.14%

1 Year Growth

± 16.3%

Households in Brier, WA have a median annual income of $111,346, which is more than the median annual income of $60,336 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $105,901 in 2016, which represents a 5.14% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$73,040

Average Male Salary

± $1,385

$53,882

Average Female Salary

± $1,130

In 2017, full-time male employees in Brier, WA made 1.36 times more than female employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $65,555 ± $3,156

  2. White

    $57,225 ± $943

  3. Two or More Races

    $46,049 ± $3,328

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Brier, WA workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.15 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Brier, WA is from Washington.

0.467

2017 Wage GINI

0.467

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Washington was 0.467 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.104% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2017 the GINI for Washington was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Washington in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Washington across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 519.13

  2. Census Tract 519.14

  3. N/A

In 2017, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Brier, WA was Census Tract 519.13 with a value of $101,250, followed by Census Tract 519.14 and N/A, with respective values of $96,972 and N/A.

The following map shows all of the places in Brier, WA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Males 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

5.91% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Brier, WA (395 out of 6.68k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    340 ± 142

  2. Black

    28 ± 80

  3. Two Or More

    19 ± 86

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Brier, WA is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

3.8k

2017 Value

± 349

-1.61%

1 Year decline

± 13.3%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Brier, WA declined at a rate of -1.61%, from 3.86k employees to 3.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Brier, WA, are Management Occupations (475 people), Sales & Related Occupations (382 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (347 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Brier, WA.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Brier, WA, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (475 people), Sales & Related Occupations (382 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (347 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Brier, WA has an unusually high number of residents working as Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (2.14 times higher than expected), Personal Care & Service Occupations (1.8 times), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (1.79 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Brier, WA, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($130,625), Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations ($120,139), and Protective Service Occupations ($99,688).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

3.8k

2017 Value

± 349

-1.61%

1 Year decline

± 13.3%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Brier, WA declined at a rate of -1.61%, from 3.86k employees to 3.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Brier, WA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (762 people), Retail Trade (483 people), and Manufacturing (297 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Brier, WA, though some of these residents may live in Brier, WA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Brier, WA, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (762 people), Retail Trade (483 people), and Manufacturing (297 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Brier, WA has an unusually high number of Real Estate & Rental & Leasing (1.5 times higher than expected), Health Care & Social Assistance (1.45 times), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (1.35 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Brier, WA, by median earnings, are Public Administration ($98,750), Finance & Insurance ($88,984), and Manufacturing ($84,519).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Washington to other states, or from other states to Washington.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Transport equip.

    $38.6B

  2. Mixed freight

    $37.2B

  3. Gasoline

    $28.3B

In 2015, the top outbound Washington product (by dollars) was Transport equip. with $38.6B, followed by Mixed freight with $37.2B and Gasoline and $28.3B.

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Washington products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$296B

2015 Value

$444B

Projected 2045 Value

50.1% growth

In 2015, total outbound Washington trade was $296B. This is expected to increase 50.1% to $444B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Washington trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Washington to other states, or from other states to Washington.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. Oregon

    $26.3B

  2. California

    $14.2B

  3. Tennessee

    $9.45B

In 2015, the top outbound Washington domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Oregon with $26.3B, followed by California with $14.2B and Tennessee and $9.45B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Washington shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Health

94.2% of the population of Brier, WA has health coverage, with 60.8% on employee plans, 7.77% on Medicaid, 10.6% on Medicare, 13.3% on non-group plans, and 1.76% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the place of Brier, WA was $7,913 in 2014. This is a 4% increase from the previous year ($7,609).

Primary care physicians in Brier, WA see 1202 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.839% increase from the previous year (1192 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1254 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 335 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Garfield County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (14%). Additionally, Adams County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (36.4%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1202 to 1

Primary Care Physicians

Primary care physicians in Washington see an average of 1202 patients per year. This represents a 0.839% increase from the previous year (1192 patients).

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

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Health Care Spending

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$7,913

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$4,328

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,851

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,997

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Washington (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4%, from $7,609 to $7,913.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

5.79%

Uninsured

60.8%

Employer Coverage

7.77%

Medicaid

10.6%

Medicare

13.3%

Non-Group

1.76%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Brier, WA declined by 3.13% from 5.98% to 5.79%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Brier, WA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Garfield County

    14% prevalence

  2. Pend Oreille County

    13.6% prevalence

  3. Wahkiakum County

    13.4% prevalence

Garfield County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Washington, at 14%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Washington by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Brier, WA is home to a population of 6.7k people, from which 96.8% are citizens. As of 2017, 10.8% of Brier, WA residents were born outside of the country.

The ethnic composition of the population of Brier, WA is composed of 5.43k White Alone residents (81%), 439 Asian Alone residents (6.56%), 399 Hispanic or Latino residents (5.96%), 336 Two or More Races residents (5.02%), 73 Black or African American Alone residents (1.09%), 16 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0.239%), 9 Some Other Race Alone residents (0.134%), and 0 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0%).

The most common foreign languages spoken in Brier, WA are Spanish or Spanish Creole (196 speakers), Vietnamese (105 speakers), and Mon-Khmer, Cambodian (55 speakers).

Age

Age by Nativity

47

Median Native-Born Age

± 2.6

51

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.3

In 2017, the median age of all people in Brier, WA was 47.2. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 47, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 51. But people in Brier, WA are getting getting younger. In 2016, the average age of all Brier, WA residents was 48.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

10.8%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

10.9%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

As of 2017, 10.8% of Brier, WA residents were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Brier, WA was 10.9%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    237,445 ± 11,764 people

  2. Philippines

    67,799 ± 6,362 people

  3. India

    67,429 ± 6,345 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Brier, WA was Mexico, the natal country of 237,445 Brier, WA residents, followed by Philippines with 67,799 and India with 67,429.

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Citizenship

96.8%

2017 Citizenship

96.7%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 96.8% of Brier, WA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.1%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Brier, WA was 96.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. White Alone

    5.43k ± 279

  2. Asian Alone

    439 ± 154

  3. Hispanic or Latino

    399 ± 181

In 2017, there were 12.4 times more White Alone residents (5.43k people) in Brier, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 439 Asian Alone and 399 Hispanic or Latino residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 8 races and ethnicities represented in Brier, WA as a share of the total population.

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Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

  1. Spanish or Spanish Creole

    196 speakers (3.24%)

  2. Vietnamese

    105 speakers (1.74%)

  3. Mon-Khmer, Cambodian

    55 speakers (0.909%)

12.5% of Brier, WA citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. In 2015, the most common non-English language spoken in Brier, WA was Spanish or Spanish Creole. 3.24% of the overall population of Brier, WA are native Spanish or Spanish Creole speakers. 1.74% speak Vietnamese and 0.909% speak Spanish or Spanish Creole, the next two most common languages.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    254 ± 100

  2. Gulf War (2001-)

    60 ± 49

  3. Gulf War (1990s)

    30 ± 27

Brier, WA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.23 times greater than any other conflict.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Brier, WA was $403,500 in 2017, which is 1.85 times larger than the national average of $217,600. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $372,000 to $403,500, a 8.47% increase. The homeownership rate in Brier, WA is 91.6%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Brier, WA have an average commute time of 29.5 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Brier, WA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Income

Household Income

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$111,346

Median Household Income

± $13,531

2.48k

Number of Households

± 273

In 2017, the median household income of the 2.48k households in Brier, WA grew to $111,346 from the previous year's value of $105,901.

The following chart displays the households in Brier, WA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $150k - $200k range.

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Housing

Property Value

$403,500

2017 Median

± $23,786

$372,000

2016 Median

± $10,978

In 2017, the median property value in Brier, WA grew to to $403,500 from the previous year's value of $372,000.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Brier, WA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Brier, WA the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

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Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Brier, WA distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Brier, WA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

91.6%

2017 Homeownership

90%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 91.6% of the housing units in Brier, WA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 90%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Brier, WA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Brier, WA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Brier, WA have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

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Commute Time

29.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Brier, WA have a longer commute time (29.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 4.45% of the workforce in Brier, WA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    76.3%

  2. Public Transit

    8.12%

  3. Worked At Home

    7.33%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Brier, WA was Drove Alone, followed by those who Public Transit and those who Worked At Home.

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