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Lake Tapps

Washington · 12,798 residents · 12.255 sq mi
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Lake Tapps is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $148,005. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $742,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 51% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% 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

12,798
+4%since 2023
from 12,360 in 2023
2010 – 2024
1,044 / sq mi
+4%since 2023
from 1,009 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
42.2
Unchangedsince 2023
from 42.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
11K12K12K13K13K201020202024Lake Tapps
202413K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$148,005
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $145,250 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$71,939
−2%since 2023
from $73,275 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 79.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
4.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.455
−3%since 2023
from 0.472 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade13.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

$742,400
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $693,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$2,091
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $2,004 in 2023
US average: $1,442
89.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 90.7% in 2023
10.8% rent
5.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
31.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 29.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
21.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 20.2% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
5.0
+5%since 2023
from 4.8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(10,191)
Black0.3%(38)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(928)
Asian4.2%(515)
Other5.6%(688)
Diversity Score38.7%(4,785)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(10,175)
Black0.3%(32)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(1,114)
Asian5.5%(701)
Other6.1%(776)
Diversity Score44.2%(5,657)
44
+14%since 2023
from 39 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

42.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 41.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 95.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
14.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 14.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

36.5 min
−4%since 2023
from 38.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
68.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 71.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
11.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
1.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
18.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 17.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

1.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
65.5%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 65.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
15.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 14.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
51.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 53.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

50.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 52.4% in 2023
49.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 47.6% in 2023
5.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
9.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
10.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
1.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
97.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 98.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
93.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 94.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
2.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Lake Tapps, Washington?

Lake Tapps, Washington has about 12,798 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Tapps, Washington earns about $148,005 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Tapps, Washington expensive?

In Lake Tapps, Washington, the median home is worth about $742,400, and the typical rent is about $2,091 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Tapps, Washington?

About 42.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Tapps, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Tapps, Washington?

About 4.6% of people in Lake Tapps, 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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