Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

La Center, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,883

Median Agei

37.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

77.5%3,009

Asian

10.1%392

Hispanic/Latino

8.9%345

Two or More

3.3%127

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%10

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.2%58

High School Diploma

16.4%425

Some College (<1 yr)

7.3%190

Some College (1+ yr)

26.8%695

Associate's Degree

11.8%307

Bachelor's Degree

19.4%503

Master's Degree

9.2%240

Professional Degree

1.3%35

HS or Higher

94.5%

BA or Higher

30%

Graduate+

10.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$584,600

Median Renti

$1,876

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

75.1%1,080

Renter-Occupied

24.9%359

Total Units

1,583

Homeownership

75.1%

Vacancy Rate

9.1%

Home Values

$150K–$200K

0.4%4

$200K–$300K

1.6%17

$300K–$500K

28.1%303

$500K–$1M

70%756

Rent Distribution

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

161

$2,000+

134

Year Built

2020 or later

11.3%179

2010–2019

7.5%118

2000–2009

22.9%362

1990–1999

37.3%590

1980–1989

4.9%78

1970–1979

5.4%85

1960–1969

4.5%72

1940–1949

2.5%40

1939 or earlier

3.7%59

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

54.3%782

Electricity

44.5%640

Wood

1.2%17

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$101,708

Mean Household Incomei

$122,459

Per Capita Incomei

$45,453

Poverty Ratei

5.7%

Unemploymenti

3.6%

Labor Forcei

2,014

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5%72

$10K–$15K

1.6%23

$20K–$25K

5.6%81

$30K–$35K

2.4%34

$35K–$40K

1.1%16

$40K–$45K

3.5%50

$45K–$50K

3.1%45

$50K–$60K

5.6%80

$60K–$75K

2.7%39

$75K–$100K

16.1%231

$100K–$125K

14.8%213

$125K–$150K

12.8%184

$150K–$200K

8.8%126

$200K+

17%245

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2245.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Korea

Germany

India

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,902

Avg. Commutei

32.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,916

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

238(8.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97%Insured

3%Uninsured