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Liberty Lake

Washington · 7,591 residents · 6.344 sq mi
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Liberty Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $79,746. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 63% since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $274,300. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents. Households here earn about 39% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,591
+63%since 2000
from 4,660 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,197 / sq mi
+63%since 2000
from 735 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.2
−2%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9664K7K11K14K1990201020202024Liberty Lake
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,746
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,854 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,664
+19%since 2000
from $29,105 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
54.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services11.5%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration9.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$274,300
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $168,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$895
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $709 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.2%
−21.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
30.4% rent
Vacancy rate
12.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+24%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(4,302)
Black0.7%(32)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(104)
Asian2.6%(121)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.5%(631)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(6,788)
Black0.7%(50)
Hispanic / Latino3%(228)
Asian3.5%(267)
Other1.3%(100)
Diversity Score20.4%(1,552)
Diversity Score
20
+51%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 42.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 96.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+61%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
49.3%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.8%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Liberty Lake, Washington?

Liberty Lake, Washington has about 7,591 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Liberty Lake, Washington earns about $79,746 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 $274,300, and the typical rent is about $895 a month.

How educated are people in Liberty Lake, Washington?

About 46.0% 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 4.4% 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 5,555 residents, a change of about 273 percent over that period.

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

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