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Lake McMurray

Washington · 569 residents · 1.382 sq mi
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The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 369 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $419,000. With a median age of 50.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 50.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
569
+185%since 2000
from 200 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
412 / sq mi
+184%since 2000
from 145 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.0
+12%since 2000
from 44.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
752103454796142000201020202024Lake McMurray
2024569
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$52,883
+82%since 2000
from $29,051 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.496
+153%since 2010
from 0.196 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade15.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction10.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$419,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $228,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
32.7%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(179)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian3.5%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.5%(23)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(544)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.1%(6)
Other3.3%(19)
Diversity Score10.6%(60)
Diversity Score
11
−8%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.2%
−13.3 ptssince 2000
from 39.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.7%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.0 min
+41%since 2000
from 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
94.4%
+43.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−19.0 ptssince 2011
from 19.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.6%
+12.4 ptssince 2011
from 28.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.3%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
65.9%
+33.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.7%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
Female
61.3%
+29.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.3%
−57.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.4%
−31.1 ptssince 2012
from 38.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.4%
−87.0 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+15.6 ptssince 2017
from 84.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake McMurray, Washington?

Lake McMurray, Washington has about 569 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Lake McMurray, Washington expensive?

In Lake McMurray, Washington, the median home is worth about $419,000.

How educated are people in Lake McMurray, Washington?

About 26.2% of adults age 25 and over in Lake McMurray, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake McMurray, Washington?

About 5.0% of people in Lake McMurray, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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