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Martha Lake

Washington · 15,473 residents · 4.553 sq mi
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Martha Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $77,592. Population has grown 22% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $379,800. Households here earn about 36% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,473
+22%since 2000
from 12,633 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,398 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 2,775 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.6
+3%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K13K17K21K25K1990201020202024Martha Lake
202423K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,592
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,568 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,651
+40%since 2000
from $24,721 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
51.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food6.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$379,800
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $212,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,160
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $855 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
57.0%
−11.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
33.5% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.4%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.9
+33%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(10,349)
Black1.5%(184)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(467)
Asian8.6%(1,088)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.2%(4,062)
2010
White, non-Hispanic67.8%(10,497)
Black2.9%(450)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(1,335)
Asian15.3%(2,375)
Other6.3%(975)
Diversity Score64.2%(9,941)
Diversity Score
64
+100%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 27.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+41%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
7.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.2%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
18.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.2%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Martha Lake, Washington?

Martha Lake, Washington has about 15,473 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Martha Lake, Washington earns about $77,592 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Martha Lake, Washington expensive?

In Martha Lake, Washington, the median home is worth about $379,800, and the typical rent is about $1,160 a month.

How educated are people in Martha Lake, Washington?

About 34.1% of adults age 25 and over in Martha Lake, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Martha Lake, Washington?

About 7.1% of people in Martha Lake, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Martha Lake, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Martha Lake, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,318 residents, a change of about 52 percent over that period.

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