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Shadow Lake

Washington · 2,465 residents · 5.194 sq mi
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Shadow Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $152,552. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $816,300. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 55% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

2,465
+11%since 2023
from 2,221 in 2023
2010 – 2024
475 / sq mi
+11%since 2023
from 428 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
43.4
−3%since 2023
from 44.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
2K2K2K3K3K201020202024Shadow Lake
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$152,552
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $137,407 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$58,157
−5%since 2023
from $61,100 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 69.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
11.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.433
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.431 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade23.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information12.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$816,300
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $847,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$3,043
+105%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,443 in 2023
US average: $1,442
84.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 87.8% in 2023
15.4% rent
5.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
26.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 27.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
47.1%
+32.0 ptssince 2023
from 15.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
5.4
−13%since 2023
from 6.2 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic75.7%(1,682)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5%(112)
Asian5.9%(132)
Other13.3%(295)
Diversity Score50.3%(1,118)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77%(1,897)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(110)
Asian5.3%(131)
Other13.3%(327)
Diversity Score48.2%(1,187)
48
−4%since 2023
from 50 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

27.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 30.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 98.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
9.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

41.8 min
−1%since 2023
from 42.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
65.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2023
from 70.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
6.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
25.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 23.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
1.9%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
63.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 67.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
12.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
50.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 50.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

48.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 49.1% in 2023
51.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 50.9% in 2023
15.8%
+10.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
8.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
11.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 13.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
3.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
97.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 92.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
84.2%
−10.9 ptssince 2023
from 95.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shadow Lake, Washington?

Shadow Lake, Washington has about 2,465 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Shadow Lake, Washington earns about $152,552 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shadow Lake, Washington expensive?

In Shadow Lake, Washington, the median home is worth about $816,300, and the typical rent is about $3,043 a month.

How educated are people in Shadow Lake, Washington?

About 27.7% of adults age 25 and over in Shadow Lake, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shadow Lake, Washington?

About 11.9% of people in Shadow Lake, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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

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