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Ames Lake

Washington · 1,435 residents · 1.602 sq mi
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Ames Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $93,224. Population has held roughly steady since 2009. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $404,800. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents. Households here earn about 104% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,435
+6%vs 2009
vs 1,354 in 2009
2000 – 2024
896 / sq mi
+6%vs 2009
vs 845 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
35.8
−16%vs 2009
vs 42.5 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 20002024
1K1K1K1K2K2000201020202024Ames Lake
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$93,224
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $109,722 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
$49,863
−14%vs 2009
vs $58,298 in 2009
US average: $21,522
3.3%
+2.0 ptsvs 2009
vs 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$404,800
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $476,700 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
$775
US average: $602
92.4%
−5.8 ptsvs 2009
vs 98.3% in 2009
7.6% rent
4.3
Unchangedvs 2009
vs 4.3 in 2009
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(1,104)
Black1.3%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian9.7%(131)
Diversity Score40%(542)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(1,316)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(19)
Asian4%(58)
Diversity Score13.4%(192)
13
−67%vs 2009
vs 40 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

48.0%
+6.1 ptsvs 2009
vs 41.9% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
97.3%
+0.2 ptsvs 2009
vs 97.1% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
7.3%
−6.6 ptsvs 2009
vs 14.0% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.9 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ames Lake, Washington?

Ames Lake, Washington has about 1,435 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Ames Lake, Washington earns about $93,224 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 $404,800, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Ames Lake, Washington?

About 48.0% 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 3.3% of people in Ames Lake, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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