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Cottage Lake

Washington · 22,857 residents · 22.736 sq mi
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Cottage Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $162,521. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $847,700. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 111% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,857
−6%since 2000
from 24,330 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,005 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,070 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.9
+18%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$162,521
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,388 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$72,335
+82%since 2000
from $39,763 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
83.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 10%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
US avg: 2%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$847,700
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,054
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $897 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
93.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.1% in 2000
6.7% rent
Afford Score
5.2
+31%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.8%(17,547)
Black0.8%(184)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(1,107)
Asian9.3%(2,122)
Other5.1%(1,176)
Diversity Score44.6%(10,202)
Diversity Score
45
+149%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
63.7%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 53.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 97.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
+59%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 69.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
60.0%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
49.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
13.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−91.7 ptssince 2013
from 95.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cottage Lake, Washington?

Cottage Lake, Washington has about 22,857 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cottage Lake, Washington earns about $162,521 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 $847,700, and the typical rent is about $2,054 a month.

How educated are people in Cottage Lake, Washington?

About 63.7% 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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