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Lakeland North

Washington · 15,950 residents · 3.212 sq mi
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Lakeland North is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $105,216. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $557,000. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,950
+6%since 2000
from 15,085 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,966 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 4,696 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.1
+12%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K13K14K15K16K1990201020202024Lakeland North
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$105,216
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,292 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,209
+69%since 2000
from $23,776 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.6%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
+11%since 2010
from 0.362 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Information7.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$557,000
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $171,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,340
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $857 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.7%
−13.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
28.3% rent
Vacancy rate
1.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.3
+92%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
53
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81%(12,224)
Black3.3%(497)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(537)
Asian6.9%(1,038)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.6%(4,921)
2024
White, non-Hispanic42.9%(6,840)
Black10.9%(1,734)
Hispanic / Latino16.4%(2,620)
Asian18.8%(2,997)
Other11%(1,759)
Diversity Score91.2%(14,551)
Diversity Score
91
+180%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 23.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
+58%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.8%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.6%
−10.2 ptssince 2011
from 72.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.4%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
32.7%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2012
from 8.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.9%
−78.7 ptssince 2013
from 84.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2017
from 93.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
57.4%
−17.5 ptssince 2016
from 75.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2016
from 7.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lakeland North, Washington?

Lakeland North, Washington has about 15,950 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lakeland North, Washington?

The typical household in Lakeland North, Washington earns about $105,216 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lakeland North, Washington expensive?

In Lakeland North, Washington, the median home is worth about $557,000, and the typical rent is about $2,340 a month.

How educated are people in Lakeland North, Washington?

About 26.4% of adults age 25 and over in Lakeland North, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lakeland North, Washington?

About 14.4% of people in Lakeland North, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lakeland North, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Lakeland North, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,548 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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