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Lake Ketchum

Washington · 930 residents · 3.109 sq mi
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Lake Ketchum is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $71,154. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 243 residents. Median home value is $266,700. With a median age of 43.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
930
−21%since 2000
from 1,173 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
299 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 377 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.3
+20%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
3876649411K1K2000201020202024Lake Ketchum
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,154
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,029 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,794
+83%since 2000
from $19,538 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
47.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.330
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information35.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade16.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$266,700
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $199,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,031
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $575 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
65.8%
−20.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
16.4% rent
Vacancy rate
12.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
60.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+13%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(854)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(17)
Asian1.5%(14)
Other7.4%(69)
Diversity Score25%(232)
Diversity Score
25
+159%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.4 min
+88%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.2%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.3%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
56.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
7.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.7%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Ketchum, Washington?

Lake Ketchum, Washington has about 930 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Ketchum, Washington earns about $71,154 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 $266,700, and the typical rent is about $1,031 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Ketchum, Washington?

About 22.1% 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 3.4% of people in Lake Ketchum, 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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