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Lake Cavanaugh

Washington · 304 residents · 0.771 sq mi
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Lake Cavanaugh is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $119,318. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 182 residents. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $614,000. With a median age of 70.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 70.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
65% 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

Total population
304
+149%since 2000
from 122 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
394 / sq mi
+91%since 2009
from 206 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
70.3
+30%since 2000
from 54.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1001662312973632000201020202024Lake Cavanaugh
2024304
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 440%(0)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5423%(70)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 646.6%(20)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7428.9%(88)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8437.5%(114)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.9%(12)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$119,318
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$76,140
+136%since 2000
from $32,195 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.6%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.348
−5%since 2010
from 0.367 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance16.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical16.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services16.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration16.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$614,000
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $340,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 98.3% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
54.2%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.5%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
5.1
+14%since 2009
from 4.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
63
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(120)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.8%(1)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(304)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
Swedish24%(73)
Irish20.7%(63)
German13.5%(41)
Russian12.5%(38)
Scottish9.5%(29)
American7.2%(22)
Scotch-Irish3.3%(10)
Welsh3%(9)
English2.6%(8)
French2.6%(8)
RANKED:Largest Swedish population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Russian population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
65.1%
+30.6 ptssince 2000
from 34.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 94.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.1%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
51.6%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
16.1%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
32.3%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−31.7 ptssince 2011
from 31.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
20.4%
−25.9 ptssince 2011
from 46.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.3%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Female
49.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Foreign born
15.8%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
16.1%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.0%
+21.7 ptssince 2012
from 5.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−88.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2017
from 92.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.5%
−12.5 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married13.1%(20)
Married80.4%(123)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced6.5%(10)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married71.5%(108)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced28.5%(43)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Cavanaugh, Washington?

Lake Cavanaugh, Washington has about 304 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Cavanaugh, Washington earns about $119,318 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Cavanaugh, Washington expensive?

In Lake Cavanaugh, Washington, the median home is worth about $614,000.

How educated are people in Lake Cavanaugh, Washington?

About 65.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Cavanaugh, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Cavanaugh, Washington?

About 0.0% of people in Lake Cavanaugh, 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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