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Lake Stevens

Washington · 35,630 residents · 10.161 sq mi
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Lake Stevens is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $93,087. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 29,269 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $384,400. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
35,630
+460%since 2000
from 6,361 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,507 / sq mi
+460%since 2000
from 626 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.0
+10%since 2000
from 31.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
011K22K33K44K1990201020202024Lake Stevens
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,087
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,231 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,286
+58%since 2000
from $22,943 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
65.9%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17%
US avg: 10%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$384,400
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $190,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,663
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $716 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
24.3% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+42%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(5,748)
Black0.6%(36)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(226)
Asian1.1%(70)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.1%(832)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.6%(25,497)
Black2.2%(799)
Hispanic / Latino11%(3,934)
Asian5.7%(2,039)
Other6.3%(2,244)
Diversity Score54.1%(19,284)
Diversity Score
54
+314%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.2 min
+53%since 2000
from 23.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 73.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.4%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
7.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−82.7 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Stevens, Washington?

Lake Stevens, Washington has about 35,630 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Stevens, Washington earns about $93,087 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Stevens, Washington expensive?

In Lake Stevens, Washington, the median home is worth about $384,400, and the typical rent is about $1,663 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Stevens, Washington?

About 27.8% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Stevens, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Stevens, Washington?

About 5.7% of people in Lake Stevens, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Stevens, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Stevens, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 32,233 residents, a change of about 949 percent over that period.

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