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Bonney Lake

Washington · 22,487 residents · 8.218 sq mi
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Bonney Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $100,951. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 12,800 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $372,200. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents. Households here earn about 31% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,487
+132%since 2000
from 9,687 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,736 / sq mi
+132%since 2000
from 1,179 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.8
+11%since 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K11K15K20K24K1990201020202024Bonney Lake
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,951
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,282 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,866
+96%since 2000
from $21,371 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
66.3%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$372,200
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $152,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,658
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $850 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
18.7% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+46%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92%(8,908)
Black0.5%(50)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(298)
Asian1.2%(114)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.9%(1,150)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.7%(16,796)
Black2.1%(465)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(1,991)
Asian3.3%(735)
Other7.6%(1,716)
Diversity Score48.1%(10,816)
Diversity Score
48
+305%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.5 min
+66%since 2000
from 23.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 74.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.3%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−87.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bonney Lake, Washington?

Bonney Lake, Washington has about 22,487 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bonney Lake, Washington earns about $100,951 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 $372,200, and the typical rent is about $1,658 a month.

How educated are people in Bonney Lake, Washington?

About 26.0% 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 5.7% 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 14,993 residents, a change of about 200 percent over that period.

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