Four Lakes, Washington Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Four Lakes, Washington had a total population of 322, the 522nd largest community in Washington, with a median household income of $80,951, which is 18% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Unemployment rate of 15.1% is notably above the national average.
Four Lakes Quick Facts
How Four Lakes Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 489 | 322 | -34.2% |
| Median household income | $79,913 | $80,951 | +1.3% |
How Four Lakes Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 56 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Four Lakes Rankings in Washington
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Other Cities in Spokane County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane | 230,293 | $70,064 | 13.8% | $363,500 |
| Spokane Valley | 106,365 | $74,042 | 12.9% | $382,300 |
| Cheney | 12,804 | $54,503 | 31.3% | $395,900 |
| Liberty Lake | 12,737 | $118,723 | 5.0% | $577,500 |
| Airway Heights | 11,245 | $62,874 | 19.5% | $348,500 |
| Fairwood (Spokane County) | 10,674 | $91,988 | 7.8% | $469,100 |
| Mead | 6,893 | $77,045 | 7.4% | $408,200 |
| Country Homes | 6,198 | $84,653 | 14.2% | $429,400 |
| Otis Orchards-East Farms | 5,454 | $97,500 | 5.6% | $430,500 |
| Medical Lake | 4,950 | $79,989 | 8.1% | $368,700 |
Cities Similar to Four Lakes
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raft Island | 333 | N/A | $726,400 | 69.0% | 0.0% |
| Aberdeen Gardens | 309 | N/A | $517,900 | 23.1% | 5.5% |
| Spangle | 322 | $74,145 | $314,500 | 29.4% | 7.1% |
| Glacier | 339 | N/A | $544,600 | 35.2% | 1.8% |
| Skamokawa Valley | 352 | N/A | $259,200 | 15.2% | 29.3% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 322, Four Lakes's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Four Lakes is a small community located in Washington, within Spokane County. The total population is 322. It ranks as the 522nd most populous out of 628 Census-designated places in Washington.
Age Demographics
The median age in Four Lakes is 69.2 years. This is 81% higher than the state median of 38.3 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Four Lakes is $80,951. This is 18% lower than the state median of $98,141. It is also about the same as the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Four Lakes. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The unemployment rate is 15.1%. This is 197% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 57% higher than the state average of 63.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Four Lakes is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.9% of the population. Asian residents account for 11.2%.
Education
30.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 39.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample. Notably, 30.8% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Four Lakes, Washington is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Washington state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 628 Census-designated places in Washington. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Four Lakes, Washington?
Four Lakes, Washington has a population of 322 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Four Lakes, WA?
The median household income in Four Lakes is $80,951, which is about the same as the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Four Lakes, WA?
The ACS sample for Four Lakes recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Four Lakes, Washington?
Four Lakes's population is 83.9% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 11.2% Asian.
What is the median home value in Four Lakes, WA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Four Lakes — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Four Lakes, Washington?
30.8% of adults (25+) in Four Lakes hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 30.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.