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Soap Lake

Washington · 1,817 residents (2025 est.) · 1.537 sq mi
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Soap Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,125. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $250,000. The poverty rate of 27.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 100%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,508
−13%since 2000
from 1,733 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
981 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,128 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.9
−18%since 2000
from 43.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,817 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Soap Lake
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,125
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,459 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,631
+275%since 2000
from $13,753 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.6%
+34.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 30.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.661
+71%since 2010
from 0.386 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information22.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services11.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance10.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration9.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food8.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services7.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$250,000
+100%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$599
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $359 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.6%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 54.8% in 2000
34.4% rent
Vacancy rate
31.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.3%
+22.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.2
+55%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
80
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(1,451)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(204)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.3%(491)
2024
White, non-Hispanic51.9%(782)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino33.9%(511)
Asian0%(0)
Other14.3%(215)
Diversity Score74.5%(1,123)
Diversity Score
74
+163%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.3%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+15%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% 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
8.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.9%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 17.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 41.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.5%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.1%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Female
43.9%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Foreign born
11.3%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.8%
−10.6 ptssince 2012
from 25.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.6%
−74.7 ptssince 2013
from 84.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.2%
+33.8 ptssince 2017
from 57.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
72.5%
−7.4 ptssince 2016
from 79.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
25.7%
+11.2 ptssince 2016
from 14.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Soap Lake, Washington?

Soap Lake, Washington has about 1,508 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Soap Lake, Washington earns about $48,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Soap Lake, Washington expensive?

In Soap Lake, Washington, the median home is worth about $250,000, and the typical rent is about $599 a month.

How educated are people in Soap Lake, Washington?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Soap Lake, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Soap Lake, Washington?

About 27.4% of people in Soap Lake, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Soap Lake, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Soap Lake, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 406 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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