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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lake Forest Park

Washington · 13,142 residents · 3.517 sq mi
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Lake Forest Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $74,149. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 9,111 residents. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $262,200. With a median age of 42.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 62% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

13,142
+226%since 1990
from 4,031 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,737 / sq mi
+226%since 1990
from 1,146 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.1
+10%since 1990
from 38.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K6K9K12K15K1990201020202024Lake Forest Park
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$74,149
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,653 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$33,419
+54%since 1990
from $21,767 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.8%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$262,200
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $173,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$837
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $590 in 1990
US average: $602
79.8%
−7.1 ptssince 1990
from 86.9% in 1990
20.2% rent
3.5
−3%since 1990
from 3.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(3,759)
Black1.4%(58)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(101)
Asian4.8%(193)
Diversity Score21.2%(854)
2000
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(11,071)
Black1.6%(205)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(294)
Asian7.9%(1,037)
Diversity Score27.7%(3,635)
28
+31%since 1990
from 21 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

51.1%
+7.0 ptssince 1990
from 44.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.2%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 94.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
21.1%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 15.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.4 min
−32%since 1990
from 25.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Forest Park, Washington?

Lake Forest Park, Washington has about 13,142 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lake Forest Park, Washington?

The typical household in Lake Forest Park, Washington earns about $74,149 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Forest Park, Washington expensive?

In Lake Forest Park, Washington, the median home is worth about $262,200, and the typical rent is about $837 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Forest Park, Washington?

About 51.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Forest Park, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Forest Park, Washington?

About 3.8% of people in Lake Forest Park, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Forest Park, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Forest Park, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,111 residents, a change of about 226 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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