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Soap Lake

Washington · 1,691 residents · 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 $38,201. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $123,400. With a median age of 52.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 50% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.5
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
1,691
−2%since 2000
from 1,733 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,100 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,128 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.5
+20%since 2000
from 43.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Soap Lake
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,201
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,459 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,185
+54%since 2000
from $13,753 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.8%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.5%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 30.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information27.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction14.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,400
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$467
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $359 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 54.8% in 2000
43.2% rent
Afford Score
3.2
−4%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.9%(1,283)
Black0.8%(13)
Hispanic / Latino16.5%(279)
Asian0.7%(12)
Other4.6%(77)
Diversity Score46.9%(794)
Diversity Score
47
+66%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.9%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+25%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 17.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2011
from 41.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
8.6%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Female
54.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Foreign born
14.4%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.4%
−72.9 ptssince 2013
from 84.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Soap Lake, Washington?

Soap Lake, Washington has about 1,691 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Soap Lake, Washington earns about $38,201 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 $123,400, and the typical rent is about $467 a month.

How educated are people in Soap Lake, Washington?

About 10.4% 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 20.5% 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 589 residents, a change of about 53 percent over that period.

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