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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Bonney Lake

Washington · 9,687 residents · 8.218 sq mi
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Bonney Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $60,282. Population has grown 29% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $152,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents. Households here earn about 32% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

9,687
+29%since 1990
from 7,494 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,179 / sq mi
+29%since 1990
from 912 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.2
+10%since 1990
from 30.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K11K15K20K24K1990201020202024Bonney Lake
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$60,282
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,028 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,371
+56%since 1990
from $13,702 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.0%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 6.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$152,500
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $87,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$850
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $527 in 1990
US average: $602
85.5%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 84.6% in 1990
14.5% rent
2.5
+19%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(7,280)
Black0.3%(22)
Hispanic / Latino1%(72)
Asian1.7%(127)
Diversity Score9.2%(691)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92%(8,908)
Black0.5%(50)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(298)
Asian1.2%(114)
Diversity Score11.9%(1,150)
12
+29%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.8%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 13.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.0%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 83.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.4%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.9 min
−19%since 1990
from 29.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bonney Lake, Washington?

Bonney Lake, Washington has about 9,687 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Bonney Lake, Washington earns about $60,282 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bonney Lake, Washington expensive?

In Bonney Lake, Washington, the median home is worth about $152,500, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Bonney Lake, Washington?

About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in Bonney Lake, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bonney Lake, Washington?

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

Has Bonney Lake, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Bonney Lake, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,193 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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