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.

Moses Lake, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

26,083

Median Agei

32.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

54.7%14,264

Hispanic/Latino

34.9%9,106

Two or More

5.9%1,551

Black

2.7%693

Asian

1%253

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.7%174

Other

0.2%42

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.5%733

High School Diploma

23.3%3,777

Some College (<1 yr)

11.6%1,887

Some College (1+ yr)

16.3%2,650

Associate's Degree

13.3%2,159

Bachelor's Degree

16.1%2,616

Master's Degree

3.5%567

Professional Degree

1%160

Doctorate

0.8%128

HS or Higher

90.5%

BA or Higher

21.4%

Graduate+

5.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$310,000

Median Renti

$1,216

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

61.2%6,173

Renter-Occupied

38.8%3,919

Total Units

10,607

Homeownership

61.2%

Vacancy Rate

4.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.4%394

$50K–$100K

2.9%180

$100K–$150K

2.7%166

$150K–$200K

4.2%261

$200K–$300K

30.7%1,894

$300K–$500K

46%2,840

$500K–$1M

6.2%381

$1M+

0.9%57

Rent Distribution

Under $500

214

$500–$750

409

$750–$1,000

593

$1,000–$1,250

825

$1,250–$1,500

411

$1,500–$2,000

1,002

$2,000+

401

Year Built

2020 or later

3.2%336

2010–2019

18.9%2,003

2000–2009

19%2,013

1990–1999

10.9%1,157

1980–1989

9.5%1,005

1970–1979

15.7%1,660

1960–1969

4.3%459

1950–1959

15.7%1,668

1940–1949

2.1%228

1939 or earlier

0.7%78

Heating Fuel

Electricity

89.4%9,020

Utility Gas

6.7%672

No Fuel

1.8%184

Wood

1.2%125

Bottled/LP Gas

0.9%91

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$74,752

Mean Household Incomei

$88,417

Per Capita Incomei

$35,449

Poverty Ratei

15.6%

Unemploymenti

4.6%

Labor Forcei

12,635

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.4%544

$10K–$15K

3.9%397

$15K–$20K

3.6%360

$20K–$25K

2.4%243

$25K–$30K

4.6%469

$30K–$35K

2.9%289

$35K–$40K

2.6%261

$40K–$45K

4.4%448

$45K–$50K

4.1%412

$50K–$60K

6.6%665

$60K–$75K

9.8%985

$75K–$100K

21.2%2,135

$100K–$125K

10%1,014

$125K–$150K

7.5%752

$150K–$200K

3.4%339

$200K+

7.7%779

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,9747.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,412

China

Philippines

United Kingdom

Poland

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

11,968

Avg. Commutei

18.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

12,048

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,035(10.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.3%Insured

6.7%Uninsured