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Maple Heights-Lake Desire

Washington · 3,152 residents · 4.068 sq mi
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Maple Heights-Lake Desire is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $111,011. Population has grown 23% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $523,500. With a median age of 43.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents. Households here earn about 94% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,152
+23%since 2000
from 2,569 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
775 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 632 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.6
+12%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K2000201020202024Maple Heights-Lake Desire
20244K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$111,011
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,741 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,169
+45%since 2000
from $33,209 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
76.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.367
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance11.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$523,500
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $244,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,462
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $629 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
72.2%
−21.0 ptssince 2000
from 93.1% in 2000
9.4% rent
Vacancy rate
4.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.7
+46%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(2,189)
Black1.3%(33)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(70)
Asian6.8%(175)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.8%(664)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(2,406)
Black2.6%(81)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(107)
Asian13.7%(431)
Other5.2%(165)
Diversity Score51.1%(1,609)
Diversity Score
51
+98%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 40.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 92.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.7 min
+63%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
52.1%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
13.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.0%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Maple Heights-Lake Desire, Washington?

Maple Heights-Lake Desire, Washington has about 3,152 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Maple Heights-Lake Desire, Washington?

The typical household in Maple Heights-Lake Desire, Washington earns about $111,011 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Maple Heights-Lake Desire, Washington expensive?

In Maple Heights-Lake Desire, Washington, the median home is worth about $523,500, and the typical rent is about $1,462 a month.

How educated are people in Maple Heights-Lake Desire, Washington?

About 37.6% of adults age 25 and over in Maple Heights-Lake Desire, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Maple Heights-Lake Desire, Washington?

About 3.4% of people in Maple Heights-Lake Desire, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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

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