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Cottage Lake

Washington · 22,494 residents · 22.736 sq mi
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Cottage Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $127,172. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $611,000. With a median age of 43.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 122% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,494
−8%since 2000
from 24,330 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
989 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,070 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.3
+16%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$127,172
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,388 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,988
+28%since 2000
from $39,763 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
75.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food5.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$611,000
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,408
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $897 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
76.2%
−14.9 ptssince 2000
from 91.1% in 2000
6.7% rent
Vacancy rate
3.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.8
+21%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(21,792)
Black0.6%(152)
Hispanic / Latino3%(721)
Asian3.8%(915)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.9%(4,362)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(19,515)
Black0.7%(156)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(800)
Asian5.2%(1,172)
Other3.4%(767)
Diversity Score29.6%(6,648)
Diversity Score
30
+65%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 53.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 97.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
22.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+47%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
59.3%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
8.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.4%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cottage Lake, Washington?

Cottage Lake, Washington has about 22,494 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cottage Lake, Washington earns about $127,172 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cottage Lake, Washington expensive?

In Cottage Lake, Washington, the median home is worth about $611,000, and the typical rent is about $1,408 a month.

How educated are people in Cottage Lake, Washington?

About 60.6% of adults age 25 and over in Cottage Lake, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cottage Lake, Washington?

About 2.2% of people in Cottage Lake, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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