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Lake Ketchum

Washington · 1,268 residents · 3.109 sq mi
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Lake Ketchum is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,063. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $288,200. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,268
+8%since 2000
from 1,173 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
408 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 377 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.7
+27%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
3876649411K1K2000201020202024Lake Ketchum
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,063
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,029 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,557
+46%since 2000
from $19,538 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade24.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade18.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Information3.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$288,200
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $199,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
86.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
13.7% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+17%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(1,071)
Black0.7%(9)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(90)
Asian1.1%(14)
Other3.5%(45)
Diversity Score29.2%(370)
Diversity Score
29
+202%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.0 min
+66%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.1%
−15.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.7%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−89.9 ptssince 2013
from 94.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Ketchum, Washington?

Lake Ketchum, Washington has about 1,268 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Ketchum, Washington earns about $74,063 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 $288,200.

How educated are people in Lake Ketchum, Washington?

About 17.9% 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 15.2% 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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