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.

Lake Stevens, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

40,253

Median Agei

34.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

67.6%27,203

Hispanic/Latino

11.3%4,568

Asian

10.1%4,079

Two or More

7%2,830

Black

2.5%1,010

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.6%256

Other

0.6%241

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%66

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.9%1,012

High School Diploma

20.6%5,400

Some College (<1 yr)

8.3%2,173

Some College (1+ yr)

15.3%4,018

Associate's Degree

11%2,887

Bachelor's Degree

24%6,290

Master's Degree

9.7%2,543

Professional Degree

0.7%184

Doctorate

0.7%181

HS or Higher

94%

BA or Higher

35%

Graduate+

11.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$635,600

Median Renti

$2,224

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

75.6%10,412

Renter-Occupied

24.4%3,361

Total Units

14,272

Homeownership

75.6%

Vacancy Rate

3.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.3%138

$50K–$100K

1.5%154

$100K–$150K

0.3%31

$150K–$200K

0.6%63

$200K–$300K

0.7%68

$300K–$500K

19.6%2,038

$500K–$1M

67%6,975

$1M+

9.1%945

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

147

$1,250–$1,500

162

$1,500–$2,000

811

$2,000+

1,923

Year Built

2020 or later

7.5%1,069

2010–2019

13.9%1,984

2000–2009

22.1%3,150

1990–1999

24.4%3,484

1980–1989

9%1,288

1970–1979

9.9%1,417

1960–1969

7.2%1,029

1950–1959

1.7%236

1940–1949

1.3%179

1939 or earlier

3.1%436

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

51.3%7,070

Electricity

44.7%6,151

Bottled/LP Gas

1.7%235

Wood

1.2%161

Other

0.7%91

No Fuel

0.3%42

Fuel Oil

0.2%23

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$122,336

Mean Household Incomei

$141,375

Per Capita Incomei

$49,103

Poverty Ratei

5.2%

Unemploymenti

4.7%

Labor Forcei

21,247

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.6%217

$10K–$15K

0.8%117

$15K–$20K

0.7%92

$20K–$25K

1.6%227

$25K–$30K

1.4%194

$30K–$35K

1.4%194

$35K–$40K

2%275

$40K–$45K

1.1%155

$45K–$50K

2%280

$50K–$60K

5.4%749

$60K–$75K

9%1,236

$75K–$100K

11.6%1,595

$100K–$125K

12.3%1,688

$125K–$150K

10.5%1,447

$150K–$200K

16.6%2,292

$200K+

21.9%3,015

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

1,406

Residentsi

389

Avg. Tenant Renti

$633/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1,366 homes89% occupied$635/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 840 homes87% occupied$549/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $122,336/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $37K/yr

82%

Very low income$37K–$61K/yr

14.1%

Low income$61K–$98K/yr

3.9%

Who Receives This Housing

79% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

16.7% of subsidized households are minority

30.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

35.4% 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

5,27513.1%

By Region

Top Countries

India

1,128

Philippines

630

Mexico

565

China

249

Canada

158

Korea

129

Guatemala

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

19,621

Avg. Commutei

35.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

19,978

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,911(6.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.2%Insured

3.8%Uninsured

Lake Stevens, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026