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Moses Lake North

Washington · 4,517 residents · 5.722 sq mi
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Moses Lake North has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,602. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $242,200. At a median age of 29.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 41% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,517
+7%since 2000
from 4,232 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
789 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 740 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
29.5
+37%since 2000
from 21.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Moses Lake North
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,602
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,645 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,706
+214%since 2000
from $9,134 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.7%
+21.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 36.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.526
+29%since 2010
from 0.408 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services11.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services4.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$242,200
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,065
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $514 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
35.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 38.5% in 2000
64.2% rent
Vacancy rate
3.7%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.9%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.4%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+43%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
64
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.8%(2,741)
Black4.8%(203)
Hispanic / Latino24.2%(1,025)
Asian0.7%(28)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.7%(2,440)
2024
White, non-Hispanic52.6%(2,377)
Black1.9%(84)
Hispanic / Latino37.9%(1,710)
Asian1.8%(81)
Other5.9%(265)
Diversity Score72%(3,250)
Diversity Score
72
+25%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.6%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+79%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 19.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 65.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.0%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
7.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−46.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.8%
+10.6 ptssince 2012
from 13.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.6%
−65.4 ptssince 2013
from 75.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.6%
+12.1 ptssince 2017
from 72.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
76.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2016
from 67.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
20.4%
−9.1 ptssince 2016
from 29.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Moses Lake North, Washington?

Moses Lake North, Washington has about 4,517 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Moses Lake North, Washington?

The typical household in Moses Lake North, Washington earns about $57,602 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Moses Lake North, Washington expensive?

In Moses Lake North, Washington, the median home is worth about $242,200, and the typical rent is about $1,065 a month.

How educated are people in Moses Lake North, Washington?

About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in Moses Lake North, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Moses Lake North, Washington?

About 29.8% of people in Moses Lake North, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Moses Lake North, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Moses Lake North, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 840 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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