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CITY · 2010 ACS

Chain Lake

Washington · 3,741 residents · 10.906 sq mi
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Chain Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $82,423. Population has declined 11% since 2011. Median home value is $437,000. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents. Households here earn about 44% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% 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
3,741
−11%vs 2011
vs 4,187 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
343 / sq mi
−11%vs 2011
vs 384 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
41.3
+1%vs 2011
vs 41.0 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,423
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $82,542 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,886
−3%vs 2011
vs $33,911 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
55.6%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.4%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.5% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.332
−7%vs 2011
vs 0.358 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$437,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $439,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$883
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $878 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
75.1%
−20.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 95.3% in 2011
9.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.4%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.8% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.7%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.4% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.3
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 5.3 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(3,916)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(129)
Asian1.8%(75)
Other1.6%(67)
Diversity Score15.5%(648)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(3,388)
Black0.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(160)
Asian0.8%(31)
Other1.4%(51)
Diversity Score16.6%(620)
Diversity Score
17
+7%vs 2011
vs 15 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.4%
−3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.4% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.3%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 95.4% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.0%
−3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.6% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.0 min
+2%vs 2011
vs 35.4 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.9%
−4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 88.7% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
+2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.9% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.4%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.5% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.8% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.9% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.7% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.8%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.7% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.3%
+3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.2% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.2%
+3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.4% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.5% in 2011
Female
47.1%
−2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.5% in 2011
Foreign born
2.3%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 2.3% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.1%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.1% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chain Lake, Washington?

Chain Lake, Washington has about 3,741 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chain Lake, Washington earns about $82,423 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 $437,000, and the typical rent is about $883 a month.

How educated are people in Chain Lake, Washington?

About 29.4% 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 3.4% of people in Chain Lake, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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