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Ames Lake

Washington · 1,524 residents · 1.602 sq mi
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Ames Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $115,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $710,800. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents. Households here earn about 50% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,524
+6%since 2000
from 1,435 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
951 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 896 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.7
+19%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K2000201020202024Ames Lake
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$115,375
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,224 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$70,481
+41%since 2000
from $49,863 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
78.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food6.3%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$710,800
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $404,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,806
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $775 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
96.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.4% in 2000
4.0% rent
Afford Score
6.2
+42%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(1,183)
Black0.8%(12)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(84)
Asian8.1%(123)
Other1.1%(17)
Diversity Score36.8%(560)
Diversity Score
37
+175%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 48.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 97.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
24.1%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.0 min
+32%since 2000
from 24.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 72.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.6%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Female
48.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Foreign born
14.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.5%
−94.8 ptssince 2013
from 95.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ames Lake, Washington?

Ames Lake, Washington has about 1,524 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ames Lake, Washington earns about $115,375 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 $710,800, and the typical rent is about $1,806 a month.

How educated are people in Ames Lake, Washington?

About 47.0% 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 4.0% of people in Ames Lake, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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