Medical Lake city, Washington Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Medical Lake city, Washington Demographics
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As of 2026, Medical Lake city, Washington has a total population of 4,927, the 199th largest city in Washington, with a median household income of $74,426, which is 22% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 6.9%.

Key Takeaways

Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 1.5%.

Medical Lake city Quick Facts

Population 4,927

Median Household Income $74,426

Median Home Value $333,000

Poverty Rate 6.9%

Unemployment Rate 1.5%

Median Age 38.1 years

Homeownership Rate 68.9%

Affordability Ratio 4.5x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.2%

High School Graduation Rate 95.5%

Diversity Index 22/100

Population 4,927 199th of 631

Median Income $74,426 below average

Poverty Rate 6.9% 44% lower national

Median Home Value $333,000 below average

How Medical Lake city Compares

Median Household Income

Medical Lake city

$74,426

$94,952

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Medical Lake city

$333,000

$519,800

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 10.3%

$25K-$50K 18.1%

$50K-$100K 36.4%

$100K+ 35.2%

Employment

1.5% Unemployment Rate State: 5.0% | National: 5.2%

56.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 68.9%

Renter 31.1%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.5x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.7%

18-34

25.7%

35-54

28.3%

55-74

19.8%

75+

5.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 55 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Medical Lake city Rankings in Washington

#199 Population of 631

#353 Median Income of 631

#224 Education of 631

#367 Home Value of 631

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Cities Similar to Medical Lake city

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Omak city	4,931	$75,911	$240,400	21.8%	22.0%
Belfair CDP	4,601	$74,477	$307,600	11.6%	4.7%
Connell city	5,080	$63,810	$247,300	9.7%	13.2%
Boulevard Park CDP	4,334	$75,646	$468,400	19.8%	29.3%
East Port Orchard CDP	5,581	$72,639	$394,100	20.7%	11.4%

Population Overview

Medical Lake city is a small community located in Washington. The total population is 4,927. It ranks as the 199th most populous out of 631 cities and towns in Washington.

Age Demographics

The median age in Medical Lake city is 38.1 years. This is about average than the state median of 38.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Medical Lake city is $74,426. This is 22% lower than the state median of $94,952. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 5% lower. The poverty rate stands at 6.9%. This is 30% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 1.5%. This is 71% lower than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $333,000. Housing costs are 36% lower than the state median of $519,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.5x. 68.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 63.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Medical Lake city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.2%) is well below the state average of 14.1%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 9.3%.

Education

31.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 20% lower than the state rate of 38.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Medical Lake city, Washington is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Washington state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 631 Census-designated places in Washington. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Medical Lake city, Washington?

Medical Lake city, Washington has a population of 4,927 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Medical Lake city, WA?

The median household income in Medical Lake city is $74,426, which is 5% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Medical Lake city, WA?

The poverty rate in Medical Lake city is 6.9%. This means approximately 307 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Medical Lake city, Washington?

Medical Lake city's population is 88.1% White, 4.3% Black, 5.2% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.2% Asian.

What is the median home value in Medical Lake city, WA?

The median home value in Medical Lake city is $333,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.5x.

How educated is Medical Lake city, Washington?

31.2% of adults (25+) in Medical Lake city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 4.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.