Forks, Washington
Forks: city in Clallam County, Washington
About
Forks is a city located in the county of Clallam in the U.S. state of Washington. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,532 and a population density of 331 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,914 inhabitants.
The city was created 80 years ago in 1945.
Quick Facts about Forks
| Population | 3,914 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Washington (United States) |
| County | Clallam County |
| Postal code | 98331 |
| Phone Area Codes | 360 |
| Area | 10.67 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 47.9504,-124.3855 |
| Altitude | 299 feet / 91 meters |
| Establishment | August 28, 1945 (80 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Pacific Time Zone, UTC−08:00, UTC−07:00 |
| Local time | 14:46:33 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 367 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 9.76% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 38℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Forks is located at 47°57'1"N 124°23'8"W (47.9503600, -124.3854900).
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Weather
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind 0 to 6 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Forks
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Forks increased by 9.76% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 1,120 | - | |
| 1960 | 1,156 | 3.11% | |
| 1970 | 1,680 | 31.19% | |
| 1980 | 3,060 | 45.1% | |
| 1990 | 2,862 | -6.92% | |
| 2010 | 3,532 | 18.97% | census |
| 2011 | 3,615 | 2.3% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,697 | 2.22% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,701 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,715 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,748 | 0.88% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,792 | 1.16% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,843 | 1.33% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,866 | 0.59% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,880 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,914 | 0.87% | estimation process |
Where to Eat in Forks
13 Rivers Resort & Guide Service
7764 La Push Rd, Forks, WA 98331, United States View details
Phone: +13603745300 | Website available
Where to Stay in Forks
1Kalaloch Lodge at Olympic National Park
157151 US-101, Forks, WA 98331, United States View details
Phone: +18666629928 | Website available
2Pacific Inn Motel Inc
352 S Forks Ave, Forks, WA 98331, United States View details
Phone: +13603749400 | Website available
3Dew Drop Inn
100 Fern Hill Rd, Forks, WA 98331, United States View details
Phone: +13603744055 | Website available
4Olympic Suites Inn
800 Olympic Dr, Forks, WA 98331, United States View details
Phone: +18002623433 | Website available
5Town Motel
1080 S Forks Ave, Forks, WA 98331, United States View details
Phone: +13603744115 | Website available
Closest post offices linked to Forks.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Fork Post Office | Forks (WA) | 98331 |
Other cities in Clallam County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Clallam County , WA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Port Angeles | 20,381 | City in Clallam County, Washington |
| Sequim | 7,780 | City in Clallam County, Washington, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Forks distances to largest Washington cities