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Lake Goodwin

Washington · 5,536 residents · 5.617 sq mi
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Lake Goodwin is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $105,437. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 65% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $718,400. With a median age of 52.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 88%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,536
+65%since 2000
from 3,354 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
986 / sq mi
+65%since 2000
from 597 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.7
+41%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K199020202024Lake Goodwin
20246K
199020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$105,437
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,044 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$74,991
+174%since 2000
from $27,332 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.5%
+24.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.508
+53%since 2011
from 0.331 in 2011
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Information11.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$718,400
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $209,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,316
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $733 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
94.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
5.9% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.1%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.3%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.8
+111%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
64
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(3,134)
Black0.5%(16)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(82)
Asian0.6%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.9%(298)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(4,835)
Black0.6%(33)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(153)
Asian3.3%(184)
Other6%(331)
Diversity Score29%(1,604)
Diversity Score
29
+226%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.3 min
+43%since 2000
from 26.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.0%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% 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
0.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.6%
−12.8 ptssince 2011
from 68.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Female
49.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.6%
−44.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2012
from 8.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.1%
−84.8 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2017
from 87.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2016
from 99.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Goodwin, Washington?

Lake Goodwin, Washington has about 5,536 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Goodwin, Washington earns about $105,437 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Goodwin, Washington expensive?

In Lake Goodwin, Washington, the median home is worth about $718,400, and the typical rent is about $1,316 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Goodwin, Washington?

About 28.5% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Goodwin, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Goodwin, Washington?

About 3.5% of people in Lake Goodwin, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Goodwin, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Goodwin, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,110 residents, a change of about 128 percent over that period.

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