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Lake Shore

Washington · 7,056 residents · 1.635 sq mi
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Lake Shore is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,893. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $388,300. Poverty is rare here, at 2.5% of residents. Households here earn about 40% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,056
+6%since 2000
from 6,670 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,316 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 4,080 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.8
+11%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Lake Shore
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$107,893
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,476 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,862
+66%since 2000
from $27,008 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
67.6%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services9.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$388,300
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $157,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,806
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $921 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
15.4% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+43%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(5,693)
Black0.9%(65)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(530)
Asian3.2%(228)
Other2.9%(207)
Diversity Score34.3%(2,421)
Diversity Score
34
+113%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 32.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+93%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 67.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.5%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−87.4 ptssince 2013
from 93.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Shore, Washington?

Lake Shore, Washington has about 7,056 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Shore, Washington earns about $107,893 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 $388,300, and the typical rent is about $1,806 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Shore, Washington?

About 38.9% 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 2.5% 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 788 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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