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Ames Lake

Washington · 1,486 residents · 1.602 sq mi
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Ames Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $105,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $488,300. With a median age of 42.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 84% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,486
+4%since 2000
from 1,435 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
928 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 896 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.7
+19%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K2000201020202024Ames Lake
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$105,417
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,224 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,873
+4%since 2000
from $49,863 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
72.3%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food11.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$488,300
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $404,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
79.8%
−12.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.4% in 2000
8.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
75.5%
+75.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.6
+7%since 2000
from 4.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(1,313)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(35)
Asian4.4%(65)
Other7.6%(113)
Diversity Score32.2%(478)
Diversity Score
32
+141%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 48.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
99.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 97.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.2 min
+41%since 2000
from 24.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
12.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
49.3%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Female
40.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Foreign born
12.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.6%
−46.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ames Lake, Washington?

Ames Lake, Washington has about 1,486 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ames Lake, Washington earns about $105,417 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 $488,300.

How educated are people in Ames Lake, Washington?

About 45.8% 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 1.4% of people in Ames Lake, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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