Moses Lake North, Washington Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Moses Lake North, Washington Demographics
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High PovertyPoverty rate of 29.8% is well above the state average

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Moses Lake North, Washington had a total population of 4,517, the 210th largest community in Washington, with a median household income of $57,602, which is 41% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 29.8%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 41% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (29.8%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Only 8.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Unemployment rate of 13.5% is notably above the national average.

Moses Lake North Quick Facts

Population 4,517

Median Household Income $57,602

Median Home Value $242,200

Poverty Rate 29.8%

Unemployment Rate 13.5%

Median Age 29.5 years

Homeownership Rate 35.8%

Affordability Ratio 4.2x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.9%

High School Graduation Rate 84.6%

Diversity Index 58/100

Population 4,517 210th of 628

Median Income $57,602 bottom 20%

Poverty Rate 29.8% 139% higher than national

Median Home Value $242,200 bottom 20%

How Moses Lake North 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	4,693	4,517	-3.8%
Median household income	$59,825	$57,602	-3.7%
Median home value	$218,300	$242,200	+10.9%

How Moses Lake North Compares

Median Household Income

Moses Lake North

$57,602

$98,141

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Moses Lake North

$242,200

$564,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 24.6%

$25K-$50K 20.5%

$50K-$100K 29.4%

$100K+ 25.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

13.3%

$10K-$15K

5.9%

$15K-$20K

2.3%

$20K-$25K

3.2%

$25K-$30K

2.9%

$30K-$35K

7.4%

$35K-$40K

7.4%

$40K-$45K

1.8%

$45K-$50K

1.0%

$50K-$60K

12.8%

$60K-$75K

13.4%

$75K-$100K

3.2%

$100K-$125K

9.7%

$125K-$150K

3.5%

$150K-$200K

8.3%

$200K+

4.0%

Employment

13.5% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

63.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 35.8%

Renter 64.2%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,065/mo 22.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

32.0%

18-34

30.8%

35-54

13.7%

55-74

20.7%

75+

2.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 56 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Moses Lake North Rankings in Washington

#210 Population of 628

#489 Median Income of 570

#564 Education of 628

#490 Home Value of 584

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Other Cities in Grant County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Moses Lake	26,083	$74,752	15.8%	$310,000
Ephrata	8,560	$69,551	20.8%	$252,000
Quincy	7,998	$87,902	6.2%	$336,800
Cascade Valley	4,609	$60,715	12.6%	N/A
Mattawa	3,616	$38,388	33.3%	N/A
Desert Aire	2,788	$85,960	7.8%	$455,100
Warden	2,581	$57,743	20.9%	$189,900
Royal City	1,683	$50,478	35.8%	$228,600
Coulee Dam	1,595	$66,732	15.8%	$238,500
Lakeview	1,584	$45,787	18.6%	$195,200

Cities Similar to Moses Lake North

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

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Cascade Valley	4,609	$60,715	N/A	11.9%	12.6%
Wapato	4,538	$52,019	$185,100	6.0%	24.5%
Deer Park	4,791	$54,391	$347,000	14.6%	19.4%
Colville	4,998	$56,558	$281,500	25.1%	21.9%
Montesano	4,183	$67,540	$354,300	24.3%	4.9%

Population Overview

Moses Lake North is a small community located in Washington, within Grant County. The total population is 4,517. It ranks as the 210th most populous out of 628 Census-designated places in Washington.

Age Demographics

The median age in Moses Lake North is 29.5 years. This is 23% lower than the state median of 38.3 years. With 32.0% of the population under 18, Moses Lake North has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Moses Lake North is $57,602. This is 41% lower than the state median of $98,141. It is also 29% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 29.8%. This is 201% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 13.5%. This is 166% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $242,200. Housing costs are 57% lower than the state median of $564,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x. 35.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 44% lower than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Moses Lake North is White (non-Hispanic), making up 52.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 37.9%. The Black or African American population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 3.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (37.9% vs 14.4%). The Asian population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 9.7%.

Education

8.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 78% lower than the state rate of 39.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Moses Lake North, 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 Moses Lake North, Washington?

Moses Lake North, Washington has a population of 4,517 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Moses Lake North, WA?

The median household income in Moses Lake North is $57,602, which is 29% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Moses Lake North, WA?

The poverty rate in Moses Lake North is 29.8%. This means approximately 1,306 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Moses Lake North, Washington?

Moses Lake North's population is 52.6% White, 1.9% Black, 37.9% Hispanic/Latino, and 1.8% Asian.

What is the median home value in Moses Lake North, WA?

The median home value in Moses Lake North is $242,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x.

How educated is Moses Lake North, Washington?

8.9% of adults (25+) in Moses Lake North hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 3.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.