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Lake Ketchum

Washington · 1,235 residents · 3.109 sq mi
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Lake Ketchum is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $136,211. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $543,000. With a median age of 54.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 39% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,235
+5%since 2000
from 1,173 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
397 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 377 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.2
+50%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
3876649411K1K2000201020202024Lake Ketchum
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$136,211
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,029 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,301
+106%since 2000
from $19,538 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.338
+2%since 2010
from 0.330 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade33.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food10.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services5.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$543,000
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $199,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
6.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.8%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.7%
+51.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+20%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
68
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(1,103)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(41)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.6%(113)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(999)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino18.1%(224)
Asian1%(12)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score39.1%(483)
Diversity Score
39
+305%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.9%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.5 min
+88%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
5.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.5%
−9.2 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.8%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.2%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
47.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.7%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.9%
+12.0 ptssince 2012
from 16.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.1%
−91.4 ptssince 2013
from 94.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.8%
Unchangedsince 2017
from 91.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2016
from 88.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−12.0 ptssince 2016
from 12.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Ketchum, Washington?

Lake Ketchum, Washington has about 1,235 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Ketchum, Washington earns about $136,211 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Ketchum, Washington expensive?

In Lake Ketchum, Washington, the median home is worth about $543,000.

How educated are people in Lake Ketchum, Washington?

About 25.9% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Ketchum, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Ketchum, Washington?

About 6.4% of people in Lake Ketchum, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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