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Lake Shore

Washington · 6,571 residents · 1.635 sq mi
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Lake Shore is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $72,143. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $264,200. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents. Households here earn about 26% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,571
−1%since 2000
from 6,670 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,019 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 4,080 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.2
+12%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Lake Shore
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,143
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,476 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,685
+25%since 2000
from $27,008 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
47.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.371
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services9.7%
US avg: 7%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing6%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$264,200
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $157,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,288
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $921 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
65.6%
−22.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
14.2% rent
Vacancy rate
3.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+45%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(6,019)
Black1.2%(79)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(194)
Asian2.4%(162)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.1%(1,072)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88%(5,785)
Black0.8%(55)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(296)
Asian2.8%(185)
Other2.8%(182)
Diversity Score25.6%(1,683)
Diversity Score
26
+59%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 32.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.6%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+80%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.3%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.5%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Shore, Washington?

Lake Shore, Washington has about 6,571 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Shore, Washington earns about $72,143 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Shore, Washington expensive?

In Lake Shore, Washington, the median home is worth about $264,200, and the typical rent is about $1,288 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Shore, Washington?

About 32.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Shore, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Shore, Washington?

About 2.8% of people in Lake Shore, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Shore, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Shore, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 303 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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