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Ames Lake

Washington · 1,245 residents · 1.602 sq mi
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Ames Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $1,225,000. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,245
−13%since 2000
from 1,435 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
777 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 896 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.6
+33%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K2000201020202024Ames Lake
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$250,001
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,224 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$106,431
+113%since 2000
from $49,863 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
84.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.357
−14%since 2010
from 0.416 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food9.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services5.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,225,000
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $404,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
98.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 92.4% in 2000
1.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.7%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.9
+13%since 2000
from 4.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
92
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(1,316)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(19)
Asian4%(58)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.4%(192)
2024
White, non-Hispanic64.9%(808)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino23.9%(297)
Asian5.8%(72)
Other5.5%(68)
Diversity Score64.4%(802)
Diversity Score
64
+382%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
63.4%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 48.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 97.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.7%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+14%since 2000
from 24.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
46.0%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
37.2%
+29.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 72.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.4%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
76.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Foreign born
21.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
−46.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2012
from 14.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.4%
−93.9 ptssince 2013
from 95.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2017
from 97.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.2%
−12.7 ptssince 2016
from 90.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ames Lake, Washington?

Ames Lake, Washington has about 1,245 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ames Lake, Washington?

The typical household in Ames Lake, Washington earns about $250,001 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ames Lake, Washington expensive?

In Ames Lake, Washington, the median home is worth about $1,225,000.

How educated are people in Ames Lake, Washington?

About 63.4% of adults age 25 and over in Ames Lake, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ames Lake, Washington?

About 1.1% of people in Ames Lake, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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