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Medical Lake

Washington · 4,874 residents · 3.371 sq mi
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Medical Lake has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,577. Population has grown 30% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $205,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,874
+30%since 2000
from 3,758 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,446 / sq mi
+30%since 2000
from 1,115 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.2
+8%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Medical Lake
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,577
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,159 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,266
+83%since 2000
from $14,874 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.0%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration12.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food7.8%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$205,100
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$650
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $539 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.9% in 2000
32.0% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+32%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(3,239)
Black4.6%(172)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(155)
Asian1.5%(57)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.6%(923)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(3,960)
Black2%(96)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(278)
Asian1.4%(70)
Other5.6%(272)
Diversity Score34.4%(1,676)
Diversity Score
34
+40%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.2%
+25.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+83%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.8%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2011
from 50.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.2%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−85.1 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Medical Lake, Washington?

Medical Lake, Washington has about 4,874 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Medical Lake, Washington earns about $62,577 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 $205,100, and the typical rent is about $650 a month.

How educated are people in Medical Lake, Washington?

About 36.2% 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 7.1% 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 1,210 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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