La Center is a city located in Clark County Washington. La Center has a 2024 population of 4,651. La Center is currently growing at a rate of 6.75% annually and its population has increased by 33.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,473 in 2020.
The average household income in La Center is $132,396 with a poverty rate of 3.32%. The median age in La Center is 38.3 years: 38.1 years for males, and 38.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of La Center was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,182 | 81.9% |
| Asian | 463 | 11.92% |
| Two or more races | 132 | 3.4% |
| Other race | 90 | 2.32% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.46% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,368 | 2.84 | 84 | 16 |
| Married | 1,030 | 3.08 | 84.9 | 15.1 |
| Non Family | 194 | 1.27 | 91.8 | 8.2 |
| Female | 121 | 3.27 | 61.2 | 38.8 |
| Male | 23 | 3.09 | 100 | 0 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.84
Average Household Size
84.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 49 | 1.87% |
| Associates Degree | 364 | 13.9% |
| Bachelors Degree | 520 | 19.85% |
| Graduate Degree | 273 | 10.42% |
| High School Graduate | 531 | 20.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 55 | 2.1% |
| Some College | 827 | 31.58% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,087 | 2,028 | 573 |
| Asian | 333 | 306 | 122 |
| Hispanic | 122 | 104 | 69 |
| 2+ Races | 89 | 89 | 49 |
| Other Race | 32 | 32 | 20 |
| Native American | 18 | 18 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 62.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $92,981 | $130,208 | $45,263 |
| Graduate Degree | $89,500 | $88,083 | $106,518 |
| High School Graduate | $41,545 | $0 | $28,776 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $64,792 | $88,086 | $42,281 |
| Some College | $52,100 | $76,034 | $43,507 |
$64,792
Average Earnings
$88,086
Average Male
$42,281
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.58% of La Center residents speak only English, while 11.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 7.36% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,057 | 64 | 2.09% |
| Hispanic | 259 | 57 | 22.01% |
| Asian | 463 | 8 | 1.73% |
3.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.9%
Male Poverty Rate
4.74%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in La Center is Hispanic, with 22.01% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in La Center is Asian, with 1.73% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.56%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 3.04%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.31% |
| High School | 4.52% |
| Some College | 1.43% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.63% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 48.65% |
| Female Employed | 3.58% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $118,629 | $135,927 |
| Households | $118,629 | $132,396 |
| Married Families | $119,624 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $118,750 | $99,114 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
64.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
69.1%
Male Marriage Rate
60.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
292
Number of Veterans
289
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 115 |
| Second Gulf War | 105 |
| First Gulf War | 35 |
| Korea | 17 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 113 |
| 35 to 54 | 106 |
| 75+ | 29 |
| 55 to 64 | 26 |
| 18 to 34 | 18 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 270 | 11.06% |
| Asian | 13 | 3.38% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 10.11% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 5.74% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.3%
Labor Force Participation
63.5%
Employment Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
32.48%
Born in La Center
93.44%
Native Born
6.56%
Foreign Born
1.6%
Non Citizen
4.97%
Naturalized
93.44% of La Center residents were born in the United States, with 32.48% having been born in Washington. 1.6% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,125 | 295 | 5.06% |
| 2028 | 5,830 | 295 | 5.33% |
| 2027 | 5,535 | 294 | 5.61% |
| 2026 | 5,241 | 295 | 5.96% |
| 2025 | 4,946 | 295 | 6.34% |
| 2024 | 4,651 | 294 | 6.75% |
| 2023 | 4,357 | -3 | -0.07% |
| 2022 | 4,360 | 563 | 14.83% |
| 2021 | 3,797 | 324 | 9.33% |
| 2020 | 3,473 | 62 | 1.82% |
| 2019 | 3,411 | 137 | 4.18% |
| 2018 | 3,274 | 54 | 1.68% |
| 2017 | 3,220 | 76 | 2.42% |
| 2016 | 3,144 | 36 | 1.16% |
| 2015 | 3,108 | 31 | 1.01% |
| 2014 | 3,077 | 25 | 0.82% |
| 2013 | 3,052 | 26 | 0.86% |
| 2012 | 3,026 | 46 | 1.54% |
| 2011 | 2,980 | 25 | 0.85% |
| 2010 | 2,955 | 0 | 0% |