Lake Tapps is a CDP located in Pierce County Washington. Lake Tapps has a 2024 population of 12,252. Lake Tapps is currently growing at a rate of 0.23% annually and its population has increased by 1.01% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,129 in 2020.
The average household income in Lake Tapps is $198,297 with a poverty rate of 3.06%. The median age in Lake Tapps is 43.3 years: 43.4 years for males, and 43.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lake Tapps was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,453 | 85.71% |
| Two or more races | 1,079 | 8.85% |
| Asian | 362 | 2.97% |
| Other race | 114 | 0.93% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 79 | 0.65% |
| Native American | 63 | 0.52% |
| Black or African American | 46 | 0.38% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,403 | 2.77 | 92.2 | 7.8 |
| Married | 3,065 | 3.16 | 96.5 | 3.5 |
| Non Family | 985 | 1.26 | 80.8 | 19.2 |
| Female | 188 | 3.13 | 90.4 | 9.6 |
| Male | 165 | 4.07 | 82.4 | 17.6 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.77
Average Household Size
92.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 198 | 2.38% |
| Associates Degree | 978 | 11.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,082 | 25.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,142 | 13.74% |
| High School Graduate | 1,665 | 20.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 159 | 1.91% |
| Some College | 2,086 | 25.1% |
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 | 7,145 | 6,853 | 2,820 |
| 2+ Races | 542 | 535 | 224 |
| Hispanic | 298 | 259 | 64 |
| Asian | 250 | 245 | 109 |
| Other Race | 103 | 64 | 54 |
| Islander | 67 | 67 | 0 |
| Native American | 52 | 52 | 0 |
| Black | 46 | 32 | 0 |
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 52.43%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $108,406 | $118,365 | $79,722 |
| Graduate Degree | $95,586 | $87,935 | $97,070 |
| High School Graduate | $50,000 | $67,786 | $33,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $42,159 | $49,412 | $0 |
| Overall | $80,030 | $102,449 | $60,799 |
| Some College | $80,650 | $115,179 | $62,557 |
$80,030
Average Earnings
$102,449
Average Male
$60,799
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.22% of Lake Tapps residents speak only English, while 4.78% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.21% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,132 | 288 | 2.84% |
| Multiple | 1,079 | 35 | 3.24% |
| Other | 114 | 32 | 28.07% |
| Hispanic | 686 | 11 | 1.6% |
| Black | 46 | 9 | 19.57% |
| Asian | 362 | 9 | 2.49% |
3.06%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.88%
Male Poverty Rate
3.26%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lake Tapps is Other, with 28.07% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lake Tapps is Hispanic, with 1.6% 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 3.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6.72% |
| High School | 6.37% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.91% |
| Some College | 0.52% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 11.25% |
| Male Unemployed | 3.23% |
| Male Employed | 1.87% |
| Female Employed | 1.14% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $154,297 | $226,230 |
| Households | $132,850 | $198,297 |
| Married Families | $160,964 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $58,542 | $84,857 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
64.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.4%
Male Marriage Rate
64.0%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
691
Number of Veterans
582
Male Veterans
109
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 201 |
| Second Gulf War | 195 |
| First Gulf War | 144 |
| World War II | 16 |
| Korea | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 201 |
| 65 to 74 | 163 |
| 55 to 64 | 155 |
| 75+ | 109 |
| 18 to 34 | 63 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 552 | 6.76% |
| Hispanic | 88 | 21.73% |
| 2+ Races | 79 | 13.26% |
| Other Race | 33 | 28.95% |
| Black | 23 | 50% |
| Asian | 4 | 1.47% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.3%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.85%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.3%
Labor Force Participation
65.8%
Employment Rate
3.6%
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
64.44%
Born in Lake Tapps
94.88%
Native Born
5.12%
Foreign Born
2.66%
Non Citizen
2.47%
Naturalized
94.88% of Lake Tapps residents were born in the United States, with 64.44% having been born in Washington. 2.66% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,252 | 28 | 0.23% |
| 2023 | 12,224 | 28 | 0.23% |
| 2022 | 12,196 | -374 | -2.98% |
| 2021 | 12,570 | 441 | 3.64% |
| 2020 | 12,129 | -709 | -5.52% |
| 2019 | 12,838 | 67 | 0.52% |
| 2018 | 12,771 | -320 | -2.44% |
| 2017 | 13,091 | 61 | 0.47% |
| 2016 | 13,030 | 320 | 2.52% |
| 2015 | 12,710 | 404 | 3.28% |
| 2014 | 12,306 | 104 | 0.85% |
| 2013 | 12,202 | 332 | 2.8% |
| 2012 | 11,870 | 396 | 3.45% |
| 2011 | 11,474 | -385 | -3.25% |
| 2010 | 11,859 | 0 | 0% |