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Shadow Lake

Washington · 2,262 residents · 5.194 sq mi
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Shadow Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $89,583. Population has declined 4% since 2011. Median home value is $430,200. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents. Households here earn about 56% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,262
−4%vs 2011
vs 2,347 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
436 / sq mi
−4%vs 2011
vs 452 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
45.4
+2%vs 2011
vs 44.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,583
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $92,292 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,585
+6%vs 2011
vs $42,080 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
52.2%
−3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 56.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.9%
−6.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.7% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.473
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.474 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade15.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$430,200
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $385,900 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$859
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $982 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
63.9%
−20.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.0% in 2011
13.7% rent
Vacancy rate
1.2%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.5%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.4% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.6%
−3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 67.6% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.8
+15%vs 2011
vs 4.2 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(1,911)
Black6.6%(154)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(87)
Asian0.9%(22)
Other7.4%(173)
Diversity Score40.7%(956)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(1,980)
Black1.1%(24)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(83)
Asian1.8%(40)
Other6.6%(150)
Diversity Score29.7%(673)
Diversity Score
30
−27%vs 2011
vs 41 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.2%
−2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.6% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
−4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 94.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.6% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
−17%vs 2011
vs 33.7 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.8%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 89.3% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.2% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.4% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.6% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.4%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.5% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.4% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.3%
−2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.6% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.3%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.1% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.4% in 2011
Female
56.4%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 56.6% in 2011
Foreign born
6.2%
+2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.2% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.1%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shadow Lake, Washington?

Shadow Lake, Washington has about 2,262 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Shadow Lake, Washington earns about $89,583 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 $430,200, and the typical rent is about $859 a month.

How educated are people in Shadow Lake, Washington?

About 24.2% 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 2.9% of people in Shadow Lake, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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