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Chain Lake

Washington · 4,806 residents · 10.906 sq mi
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Chain Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $117,296. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $545,400. Poverty is rare here, at 3.1% of residents. Households here earn about 52% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% 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
4,806
+6%since 2019
from 4,522 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
441 / sq mi
+6%since 2019
from 415 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
41.0
−4%since 2019
from 42.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K201020202024Chain Lake
20245K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$117,296
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $113,056 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,728
−4%since 2019
from $46,785 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
71.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2019
from 68.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 4.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$545,400
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $512,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,215
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,625 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2019
from 94.4% in 2019
9.1% rent
Afford Score
4.6
+3%since 2019
from 4.5 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(3,971)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4%(182)
Asian1.3%(59)
Other6.9%(310)
Diversity Score27.8%(1,257)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(3,947)
Black0.5%(25)
Hispanic / Latino7%(338)
Asian1.7%(81)
Other5%(241)
Diversity Score33.2%(1,596)
Diversity Score
33
+19%since 2019
from 28 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2019
from 34.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 94.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 12.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.4 min
−5%since 2019
from 42.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 87.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 0.7% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 3.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2019
from 65.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2019
from 47.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 52.8% in 2019
Female
47.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 47.2% in 2019
Foreign born
2.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 4.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 3.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chain Lake, Washington?

Chain Lake, Washington has about 4,806 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chain Lake, Washington earns about $117,296 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 $545,400, and the typical rent is about $1,215 a month.

How educated are people in Chain Lake, Washington?

About 38.3% 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 3.1% of people in Chain Lake, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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