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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Medical Lake

Washington · 3,758 residents · 3.371 sq mi
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Medical Lake has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $42,159. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $104,500.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,758
+3%since 1990
from 3,664 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,115 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 1,087 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.3
+14%since 1990
from 31.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Medical Lake
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,159
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,984 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,874
+87%since 1990
from $7,935 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.8%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 13.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$104,500
+37%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $58,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$539
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $340 in 1990
US average: $602
62.9%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 55.8% in 1990
37.1% rent
2.5
+11%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(3,355)
Black4.2%(153)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(66)
Asian2.8%(103)
Diversity Score23.5%(861)
2000
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(3,239)
Black4.6%(172)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(155)
Asian1.5%(57)
Diversity Score24.6%(923)
25
+4%since 1990
from 24 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.7%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 7.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.9%
+24.4 ptssince 1990
from 55.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.8%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.2 min
−30%since 1990
from 17.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Medical Lake, Washington?

Medical Lake, Washington has about 3,758 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Medical Lake, Washington earns about $42,159 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Medical Lake, Washington expensive?

In Medical Lake, Washington, the median home is worth about $104,500, and the typical rent is about $539 a month.

How educated are people in Medical Lake, Washington?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in Medical Lake, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Medical Lake, Washington?

About 14.8% of people in Medical Lake, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Medical Lake, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Medical Lake, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 94 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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