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Liberty Lake

Washington · 14,029 residents (2025 est.) · 6.344 sq mi
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Liberty Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $118,723. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 8,077 residents. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $577,500. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 88%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,737
+173%since 2000
from 4,660 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,008 / sq mi
+92%since 2009
from 1,044 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
37.1
+4%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:14,029 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9664K7K11K14K1990201020202024Liberty Lake
202413K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 59%(1,142)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 911.1%(1,415)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.3%(802)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.5%(704)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243%(382)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.2%(1,424)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4416%(2,036)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.7%(1,366)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6410.4%(1,321)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411%(1,402)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.4%(558)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.5%(185)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$118,723
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,854 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,275
+86%since 2000
from $29,105 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.7%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
+10%since 2010
from 0.383 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Information7.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$577,500
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $168,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,895
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $709 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.0%
−13.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
33.0% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.4%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.9
+36%since 2009
from 3.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
55
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Liberty Lake on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(4,302)
Black0.7%(32)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(104)
Asian2.6%(121)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(11,152)
Black0.5%(64)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(690)
Asian1.9%(246)
Other4.6%(585)
Diversity Score
28
+13%since 2009
from 25 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.5%(187)
Spaniard1.4%(184)
Puerto Rican0.4%(48)
Costa Rican0.4%(47)
Asian origin
Filipino0.8%(97)
Chinese0.6%(79)
Korean0.1%(17)
Cambodian0.1%(8)
Pacific Islander origin
Chamorro0.3%(38)
Ancestry
English21.4%(2,726)
Irish17%(2,163)
German16.1%(2,052)
American11.8%(1,504)
French3.3%(425)
Norwegian3.2%(402)
Swedish3%(380)
Scottish2.8%(360)
Italian2.7%(342)
Welsh2.2%(274)
Polish1.7%(217)
Scotch-Irish1.4%(183)
+ 20 more ancestry groups with data
Danish1.3%(165)
Greek1.3%(165)
Russian1.3%(164)
Lithuanian1.2%(158)
Dutch1.1%(144)
Arab1.1%(135)
Austrian1%(123)
Swiss0.9%(120)
British0.7%(89)
Armenian0.6%(73)
Syrian0.6%(71)
Lebanese0.5%(64)
Serbian0.5%(63)
Finnish0.4%(51)
Slovene0.3%(43)
Belgian0.2%(22)
Hungarian0.1%(16)
Czech0.1%(9)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest French population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 42.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 96.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+78%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.3%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.8%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 69.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.0%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.9%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2012
from 6.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
−88.5 ptssince 2013
from 92.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.7%
+10.8 ptssince 2017
from 84.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2016
from 92.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 2.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married16.7%(701)
Married71.5%(3,004)
Widowed4.3%(181)
Divorced7.6%(318)
Women 15+
Never married22.2%(1,151)
Married58.9%(3,050)
Widowed5%(260)
Divorced13.8%(713)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Liberty Lake, Washington?

Liberty Lake, Washington has about 12,737 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Liberty Lake, Washington earns about $118,723 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Liberty Lake, Washington expensive?

In Liberty Lake, Washington, the median home is worth about $577,500, and the typical rent is about $1,895 a month.

How educated are people in Liberty Lake, Washington?

About 48.7% of adults age 25 and over in Liberty Lake, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Liberty Lake, Washington?

About 5.0% of people in Liberty Lake, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Liberty Lake, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Liberty Lake, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,701 residents, a change of about 526 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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