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Lake Tapps

Washington · 12,962 residents · 12.255 sq mi
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Lake Tapps is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $115,504. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $475,200. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents. Households here earn about 50% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,962
+1%since 2019
from 12,838 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,058 / sq mi
+1%since 2019
from 1,048 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+2%since 2019
from 41.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$115,504
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $116,942 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,985
+2%since 2019
from $57,651 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
75.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 75.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.4%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 2.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$475,200
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $431,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,482
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,526 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 89.9% in 2019
11.6% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+12%since 2019
from 3.7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(10,949)
Black0.6%(76)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(823)
Asian2.8%(354)
Other5%(636)
Diversity Score33.2%(4,257)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(10,443)
Black0.9%(120)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(806)
Asian3.3%(427)
Other6.3%(818)
Diversity Score38.1%(4,942)
Diversity Score
38
+15%since 2019
from 33 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 35.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 96.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 9.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.0 min
+3%since 2019
from 36.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 82.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 0.6% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 3.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 71.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 44.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 52.6% in 2019
Female
46.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 47.4% in 2019
Foreign born
3.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 4.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 4.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Tapps, Washington?

Lake Tapps, Washington has about 12,962 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Tapps, Washington earns about $115,504 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 $475,200, and the typical rent is about $1,482 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Tapps, Washington?

About 35.8% 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 2.4% of people in Lake Tapps, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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