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Maple Heights-Lake Desire

Washington · 3,873 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 $106,250. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 51% since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $551,000. Households here earn about 38% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,873
+51%since 2000
from 2,569 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
952 / sq mi
+51%since 2000
from 632 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+8%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K2000201020202024Maple Heights-Lake Desire
20244K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$106,250
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,741 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,534
+46%since 2000
from $33,209 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
69.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$551,000
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $244,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,577
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $629 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
91.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 93.1% in 2000
8.5% rent
Afford Score
5.2
+60%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.3%(2,452)
Black3.1%(119)
Hispanic / Latino6%(233)
Asian18.9%(732)
Other2.4%(94)
Diversity Score62.1%(2,407)
Diversity Score
62
+141%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 40.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 92.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.1%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.1 min
+65%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.7%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.2%
−12.3 ptssince 2011
from 72.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
63.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
14.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.5%
−89.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

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

Maple Heights-Lake Desire, Washington has about 3,873 residents according to the 2020 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 $106,250 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 $551,000, and the typical rent is about $1,577 a month.

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

About 49.1% 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 10.4% 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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