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.

Soap Lake, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,508

Median Agei

35.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

51.9%782

Hispanic/Latino

33.9%511

Two or More

8%120

American Indian/Alaska Native

4.8%73

Other

1.5%22

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.7%6

High School Diploma

32.4%298

Some College (<1 yr)

5.7%52

Some College (1+ yr)

16.9%155

Associate's Degree

7.3%67

Bachelor's Degree

6.9%63

Master's Degree

7.4%68

Professional Degree

0.1%1

HS or Higher

77.3%

BA or Higher

14.4%

Graduate+

7.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$250,000

Median Renti

$599

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

65.6%396

Renter-Occupied

34.4%208

Total Units

885

Homeownership

65.6%

Vacancy Rate

31.8%

Home Values

$50K–$100K

13.9%55

$100K–$150K

23%91

$150K–$200K

2.3%9

$200K–$300K

32.6%129

$300K–$500K

6.6%26

$500K–$1M

14.6%58

$1M+

7.1%28

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

112

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

3.6%32

2000–2009

14.9%132

1990–1999

6%53

1980–1989

1.6%14

1970–1979

12.3%109

1960–1969

2.6%23

1950–1959

23.1%204

1940–1949

19.4%172

1939 or earlier

16.5%146

Heating Fuel

Electricity

95.7%578

No Fuel

4.3%26

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$48,125

Mean Household Incomei

$124,933

Per Capita Incomei

$51,631

Poverty Ratei

26.2%

Unemploymenti

8.9%

Labor Forcei

450

Household Income Distribution

$10K–$15K

28%169

$15K–$20K

3.6%22

$20K–$25K

5%30

$30K–$35K

1.8%11

$35K–$40K

2%12

$40K–$45K

6.1%37

$45K–$50K

7.5%45

$50K–$60K

1.7%10

$60K–$75K

5.8%35

$75K–$100K

1.7%10

$100K–$125K

11.8%71

$125K–$150K

7.3%44

$150K–$200K

6.6%40

$200K+

11.3%68

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

17011.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

131

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

410

Avg. Commutei

21.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

410

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

81(7.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.4%Insured

9.6%Uninsured