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Lake Tapps

Washington · 11,859 residents · 12.255 sq mi
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Lake Tapps is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $97,600. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. Median home value is $409,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents. Households here earn about 70% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,859
+3%vs 2011
vs 11,474 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
968 / sq mi
+3%vs 2011
vs 936 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
40.4
+3%vs 2011
vs 39.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,600
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $99,410 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,811
+3%vs 2011
vs $38,716 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
66.4%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 64.3% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.3%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.5% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.339
−3%vs 2011
vs 0.350 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$409,500
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $383,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,261
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,441 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
73.5%
−16.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 89.5% in 2011
12.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.0%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.7% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.6%
−15.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.5% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+9%vs 2011
vs 3.9 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(10,312)
Black0.4%(49)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(314)
Asian2.1%(242)
Other4.9%(557)
Diversity Score23.6%(2,707)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(10,574)
Black0.6%(70)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(534)
Asian2%(239)
Other4.2%(504)
Diversity Score26.1%(3,098)
Diversity Score
26
+11%vs 2011
vs 24 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.2%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.1% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 92.6% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.7% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.9 min
−1%vs 2011
vs 33.2 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.3%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 77.5% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.7% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.0%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.1%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.5% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.7% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.7%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.6% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.1%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
43.9%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.0% in 2011
Female
48.2%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.0% in 2011
Foreign born
4.0%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.7% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.2%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Tapps, Washington?

Lake Tapps, Washington has about 11,859 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Tapps, Washington earns about $97,600 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 $409,500, and the typical rent is about $1,261 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Tapps, Washington?

About 32.2% 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 4.3% of people in Lake Tapps, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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