Medical Lake is a city located in Spokane County Washington. Medical Lake has a 2024 population of 4,983. Medical Lake is currently growing at a rate of 0.52% annually and its population has increased by 2.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,878 in 2020.
The average household income in Medical Lake is $82,021 with a poverty rate of 6.93%. The median age in Medical Lake is 38.1 years: 33.7 years for males, and 39.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Medical Lake was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,348 | 88.25% |
| Other race | 331 | 6.72% |
| Black or African American | 211 | 4.28% |
| Two or more races | 21 | 0.43% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.16% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.08% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,877 | 2.34 | 68.9 | 31.1 |
| Married | 1,069 | 2.91 | 78.5 | 21.5 |
| Non Family | 664 | 1.14 | 47.4 | 52.6 |
| Male | 81 | 3.79 | 93.8 | 6.2 |
| Female | 63 | 3.51 | 100 | 0 |
2.93
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
68.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 93 | 2.57% |
| Associates Degree | 487 | 13.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 981 | 27.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 149 | 4.11% |
| High School Graduate | 948 | 26.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 70 | 1.93% |
| Some College | 895 | 24.7% |
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 | 3,214 | 3,116 | 1,049 |
| Other Race | 311 | 256 | 74 |
| Hispanic | 232 | 173 | 45 |
| Black | 79 | 73 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 13 | 5 |
| Native American | 4 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 38.46%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,802 | $0 | $40,512 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,188 | $76,500 | $61,908 |
| High School Graduate | $37,017 | $0 | $35,547 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,858 | $58,021 | $41,790 |
| Some College | $56,450 | $64,350 | $44,059 |
$44,858
Average Earnings
$58,021
Average Male
$41,790
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.47% of Medical Lake residents speak only English, while 6.53% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.05% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,976 | 289 | 7.27% |
| Hispanic | 183 | 10 | 5.46% |
| Other | 265 | 7 | 2.64% |
| Islander | 4 | 4 | 100% |
| Black | 173 | 4 | 2.31% |
6.93%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.39%
Male Poverty Rate
11.31%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Medical Lake is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Medical Lake is Black, with 2.31% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.56%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.3%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.34%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 14.89% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.55% |
| Some College | 3.01% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 10.64% |
| Male Employed | 2.9% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $93,692 | $96,912 |
| Households | $74,426 | $82,021 |
| Married Families | $96,563 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,250 | $49,573 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.2%
Male Marriage Rate
55.5%
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
536
Number of Veterans
447
Male Veterans
89
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 211 |
| First Gulf War | 199 |
| Vietnam | 82 |
| Korea | 9 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 139 |
| 35 to 54 | 137 |
| 18 to 34 | 124 |
| 75+ | 113 |
| 65 to 74 | 23 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 500 | 14.5% |
| Other Race | 31 | 9.69% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 23.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56%
Labor Force Participation
54.6%
Employment Rate
1.4%
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
57.68%
Born in Medical Lake
97.5%
Native Born
2.5%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
2.5%
Naturalized
97.5% of Medical Lake residents were born in the United States, with 57.68% having been born in Washington. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,114 | 26 | 0.51% |
| 2028 | 5,088 | 26 | 0.51% |
| 2027 | 5,062 | 27 | 0.54% |
| 2026 | 5,035 | 26 | 0.52% |
| 2025 | 5,009 | 26 | 0.52% |
| 2024 | 4,983 | 26 | 0.52% |
| 2023 | 4,957 | -64 | -1.27% |
| 2022 | 5,021 | 144 | 2.95% |
| 2021 | 4,877 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2020 | 4,878 | -81 | -1.63% |
| 2019 | 4,959 | 22 | 0.45% |
| 2018 | 4,937 | -18 | -0.36% |
| 2017 | 4,955 | 19 | 0.38% |
| 2016 | 4,936 | 22 | 0.45% |
| 2015 | 4,914 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2014 | 4,913 | 16 | 0.33% |
| 2013 | 4,897 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2012 | 4,896 | -10 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 4,906 | -158 | -3.12% |
| 2010 | 5,064 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,758 | 94 | 2.57% |
| 1990 | 3,664 | 64 | 1.78% |
| 1980 | 3,600 | 71 | 2.01% |
| 1970 | 3,529 | -1,236 | -25.94% |
| 1960 | 4,765 | 277 | 6.17% |
| 1950 | 4,488 | -626 | -12.24% |