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Chain Lake

Washington · 4,950 residents · 10.906 sq mi
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Chain Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $161,286. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $873,000. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 64% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

4,950
−1%since 2023
from 4,989 in 2023
2010 – 2024
454 / sq mi
−1%since 2023
from 457 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
43.3
−2%since 2023
from 44.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
4K4K4K5K5K201020202024Chain Lake
20245K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$161,286
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $148,932 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$72,549
+5%since 2023
from $69,150 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
79.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 75.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
2.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.435
−4%since 2023
from 0.451 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$873,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $830,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$1,755
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,728 in 2023
US average: $1,442
88.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 88.4% in 2023
11.2% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
17.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 18.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
8.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
5.4
−3%since 2023
from 5.6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(4,250)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(312)
Asian1.2%(62)
Other7.3%(365)
Diversity Score33.1%(1,652)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86%(4,258)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(216)
Asian3%(149)
Other6.6%(327)
Diversity Score31.6%(1,565)
32
−5%since 2023
from 33 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

41.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 42.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 96.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
12.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 12.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

38.4 min
+3%since 2023
from 37.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
62.6%
−7.4 ptssince 2023
from 70.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
5.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
28.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 22.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
3.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
1.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
71.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 68.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
13.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 13.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
45.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 45.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

50.6%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 50.7% in 2023
49.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 49.3% in 2023
6.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
5.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
8.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
4.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
91.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 92.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
90.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 90.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
3.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chain Lake, Washington?

Chain Lake, Washington has about 4,950 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chain Lake, Washington earns about $161,286 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chain Lake, Washington expensive?

In Chain Lake, Washington, the median home is worth about $873,000, and the typical rent is about $1,755 a month.

How educated are people in Chain Lake, Washington?

About 41.2% of adults age 25 and over in Chain Lake, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chain Lake, Washington?

About 2.7% of people in Chain Lake, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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

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