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.

Bonney Lake, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

22,090

Median Agei

36.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

75.6%16,708

Hispanic/Latino

9%1,998

Two or More

9%1,980

Asian

3.3%721

Black

2.2%476

Other

0.4%97

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.3%63

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%47

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.6%364

High School Diploma

22.7%3,171

Some College (<1 yr)

12.3%1,723

Some College (1+ yr)

14.8%2,067

Associate's Degree

12.5%1,746

Bachelor's Degree

20.6%2,881

Master's Degree

8.5%1,189

Professional Degree

0.4%50

Doctorate

0.7%92

HS or Higher

95.1%

BA or Higher

30.2%

Graduate+

9.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$607,900

Median Renti

$2,256

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

78.8%5,910

Renter-Occupied

21.2%1,589

Total Units

7,739

Homeownership

78.8%

Vacancy Rate

3.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.3%76

$50K–$100K

1%61

$100K–$150K

0.3%20

$200K–$300K

2%116

$300K–$500K

24.8%1,467

$500K–$1M

58.9%3,483

$1M+

11.6%687

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

370

$2,000+

1,021

Year Built

2020 or later

2.4%183

2010–2019

19.6%1,516

2000–2009

31.1%2,410

1990–1999

18.5%1,431

1980–1989

12.9%995

1970–1979

8.2%638

1960–1969

4.5%352

1950–1959

1.2%96

1940–1949

0.8%61

1939 or earlier

0.7%57

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

55.9%4,191

Electricity

39.7%2,977

Bottled/LP Gas

2.3%171

No Fuel

0.9%71

Wood

0.6%48

Solar

0.4%28

Other

0.2%13

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$136,845

Mean Household Incomei

$154,466

Per Capita Incomei

$51,573

Poverty Ratei

4.5%

Unemploymenti

3.6%

Labor Forcei

11,684

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.9%143

$10K–$15K

0.4%33

$15K–$20K

0.8%58

$20K–$25K

1.4%106

$25K–$30K

1.9%143

$30K–$35K

1.1%83

$35K–$40K

2.1%160

$40K–$45K

1.8%132

$45K–$50K

2.2%164

$50K–$60K

4.3%322

$60K–$75K

5.2%390

$75K–$100K

10.2%765

$100K–$125K

10.9%815

$125K–$150K

10.3%776

$150K–$200K

20.1%1,507

$200K+

25.4%1,902

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$828/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers19 homes88% occupied$828/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $136,845/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $41K/yr

75%

Very low income$41K–$68K/yr

Low income$68K–$109K/yr

19%

Who Receives This Housing

81% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

50% of subsidized households are minority

34% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

31% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,6747.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

120

United Kingdom

113

China

Philippines

Canada

India

Germany

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

11,013

Avg. Commutei

32.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

11,252

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,242(7.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.6%Insured

3.4%Uninsured