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Lakeview

Washington · 1,584 residents · 1.126 sq mi
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Lakeview has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,787. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 99% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $195,200. Households here earn about 53% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,584
+99%since 2000
from 797 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,407 / sq mi
+99%since 2000
from 708 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.2
−26%since 2000
from 47.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
6969431K1K2K2000201020202024Lakeview
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,787
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,588 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,111
+27%since 2000
from $17,448 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.6%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.5%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.517
+27%since 2010
from 0.406 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing39.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction39.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade20.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$195,200
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,065
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $461 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.4%
−12.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
32.6% rent
Vacancy rate
1.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
67.0%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+62%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
26
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(692)
Black1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(67)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.6%(180)
2024
White, non-Hispanic55.7%(882)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino42.1%(667)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(35)
Diversity Score64%(1,014)
Diversity Score
64
+184%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.1%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+74%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.9%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 95.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
32.4%
+32.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.5%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.7%
−10.0 ptssince 2011
from 23.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.0%
−11.9 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
5.5%
−46.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.8%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
41.2%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
26.7%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2012
from 20.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.4%
−76.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.4%
+23.4 ptssince 2017
from 66.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
65.7%
−10.3 ptssince 2016
from 76.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
33.0%
+10.6 ptssince 2016
from 22.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lakeview, Washington?

Lakeview, Washington has about 1,584 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lakeview, Washington?

The typical household in Lakeview, Washington earns about $45,787 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lakeview, Washington expensive?

In Lakeview, Washington, the median home is worth about $195,200, and the typical rent is about $1,065 a month.

How educated are people in Lakeview, Washington?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lakeview, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lakeview, Washington?

About 18.5% of people in Lakeview, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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