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Shadow Lake

Washington · 2,396 residents · 5.194 sq mi
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Shadow Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $121,719. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $495,800. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents. Households here earn about 58% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% 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
2,396
−2%since 2019
from 2,434 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
461 / sq mi
−2%since 2019
from 469 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
44.1
−14%since 2019
from 51.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K201020202024Shadow Lake
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$121,719
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $110,625 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,584
+2%since 2019
from $48,501 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
65.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 67.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 2.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$495,800
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $486,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,203
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,200 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2019
from 91.3% in 2019
13.3% rent
Afford Score
4.1
−7%since 2019
from 4.4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic85%(2,069)
Black1.2%(28)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(56)
Asian4.4%(108)
Other7.1%(173)
Diversity Score33.7%(821)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(1,936)
Black1.2%(29)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(147)
Asian3.2%(77)
Other7.9%(190)
Diversity Score40.8%(977)
Diversity Score
41
+21%since 2019
from 34 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 33.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 96.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 11.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.5 min
+1%since 2019
from 37.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2019
from 75.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 3.2% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 4.5% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2019
from 67.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 39.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 56.2% in 2019
Female
44.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 43.8% in 2019
Foreign born
5.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 4.9% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 4.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shadow Lake, Washington?

Shadow Lake, Washington has about 2,396 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Shadow Lake, Washington earns about $121,719 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 $495,800, and the typical rent is about $1,203 a month.

How educated are people in Shadow Lake, Washington?

About 33.8% 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 3.3% of people in Shadow Lake, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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