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.

Medical Lake, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,950

Median Agei

41.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

86.3%4,274

Hispanic/Latino

6.2%308

Black

4.1%204

Other

2.1%102

Two or More

0.7%34

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%10

Asian

0.2%9

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.9%152

High School Diploma

18.4%721

Some College (<1 yr)

9.4%368

Some College (1+ yr)

17.1%667

Associate's Degree

13.4%523

Bachelor's Degree

28%1,096

Master's Degree

4.6%178

Professional Degree

0.5%20

Doctorate

0.2%9

HS or Higher

95.4%

BA or Higher

33.3%

Graduate+

5.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$368,700

Median Renti

$785

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

66.1%1,359

Renter-Occupied

33.9%696

Total Units

2,242

Homeownership

66.1%

Vacancy Rate

8.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.7%104

$100K–$150K

1.5%20

$200K–$300K

15.2%207

$300K–$500K

65.8%894

$500K–$1M

7.8%106

$1M+

2.1%28

Rent Distribution

Under $500

200

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

223

$1,000–$1,250

182

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

1.4%32

2000–2009

26.8%601

1990–1999

17.8%400

1980–1989

9.9%222

1970–1979

17.3%387

1960–1969

11.2%250

1950–1959

6.4%144

1940–1949

3.3%73

1939 or earlier

5.9%133

Heating Fuel

Electricity

51.8%1,065

Utility Gas

48.2%990

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$79,989

Mean Household Incomei

$86,623

Per Capita Incomei

$37,136

Poverty Ratei

7.2%

Unemploymenti

1.2%

Labor Forcei

2,468

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4%82

$10K–$15K

7.1%146

$15K–$20K

3.2%65

$25K–$30K

5%103

$30K–$35K

1.9%40

$40K–$45K

4.8%99

$50K–$60K

4.2%87

$60K–$75K

13.3%274

$75K–$100K

15.5%319

$100K–$125K

15.7%322

$125K–$150K

13.6%280

$150K–$200K

10.8%221

$200K+

0.8%17

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1022.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,387

Avg. Commutei

21.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,376

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

630(15.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

99%Insured

1%Uninsured