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Moses Lake North

Washington · 4,050 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 $44,559. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $132,200. At a median age of 30.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 42% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,050
−4%since 2000
from 4,232 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
708 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 740 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.1
+39%since 2000
from 21.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Moses Lake North
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,559
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,645 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,422
+102%since 2000
from $9,134 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.6%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
41.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 36.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$132,200
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$736
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $514 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
36.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 38.5% in 2000
63.7% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+1%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.5%(2,004)
Black1.8%(72)
Hispanic / Latino40.2%(1,629)
Asian0.4%(16)
Other2.5%(101)
Diversity Score67.8%(2,745)
Diversity Score
68
+18%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.1%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
+55%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.3%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−13.6 ptssince 2011
from 19.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.7%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 65.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.4%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
9.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−67.8 ptssince 2013
from 75.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Moses Lake North, Washington?

Moses Lake North, Washington has about 4,050 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Moses Lake North, Washington earns about $44,559 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 $132,200, and the typical rent is about $736 a month.

How educated are people in Moses Lake North, Washington?

About 10.2% 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 41.7% 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 373 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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