Moses Lake is a city located in Grant County Washington. Moses Lake has a 2024 population of 26,616. Moses Lake is currently growing at a rate of 1.21% annually and its population has increased by 5% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 25,348 in 2020.
The average household income in Moses Lake is $79,204 with a poverty rate of 12.13%. The median age in Moses Lake is 31.1 years: 30.3 years for males, and 31.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Moses Lake was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,136 | 64.15% |
| Other race | 3,975 | 15.8% |
| Two or more races | 3,778 | 15.02% |
| Black or African American | 810 | 3.22% |
| Asian | 257 | 1.02% |
| Native American | 199 | 0.79% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,223 | 2.7 | 57.7 | 42.3 |
| Non Family | 3,722 | 1.24 | 45.4 | 54.6 |
| Married | 3,405 | 3.95 | 75.4 | 24.6 |
| Female | 1,574 | 3.31 | 46.8 | 53.2 |
| Male | 522 | 3.09 | 63.8 | 36.2 |
3.54
Average Family Size
2.7
Average Household Size
57.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,068 | 7.12% |
| Associates Degree | 1,960 | 13.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,322 | 15.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 925 | 6.17% |
| High School Graduate | 4,008 | 26.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 847 | 5.65% |
| Some College | 3,872 | 25.81% |
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 | 9,039 | 8,330 | 2,250 |
| Hispanic | 4,671 | 3,570 | 650 |
| Other Race | 2,015 | 1,492 | 89 |
| 2+ Races | 1,976 | 1,713 | 393 |
| Black | 407 | 302 | 1 |
| Asian | 189 | 189 | 89 |
| Native American | 180 | 180 | 12 |
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 asian people with a rate of 47.09%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,697 | $93,229 | $60,871 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,783 | $73,203 | $68,482 |
| High School Graduate | $42,203 | $55,744 | $29,106 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $37,102 | $0 |
| Overall | $49,611 | $56,486 | $43,241 |
| Some College | $49,592 | $56,750 | $38,409 |
$49,611
Average Earnings
$56,486
Average Male
$43,241
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
72.98% of Moses Lake residents speak only English, while 27.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 24.96% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,683 | 1,382 | 10.9% |
| Hispanic | 9,845 | 1,377 | 13.99% |
| Multiple | 3,773 | 436 | 11.56% |
| Other | 3,970 | 215 | 5.42% |
| Black | 810 | 49 | 6.05% |
| Asian | 247 | 18 | 7.29% |
12.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.24%
Male Poverty Rate
13.86%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Moses Lake is Hispanic, with 13.99% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Moses Lake is Other, with 5.42% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.47%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.93% |
| Some College | 8.1% |
| High School | 7.64% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.67% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 38.48% |
| Female Unemployed | 10.75% |
| Female Employed | 5.13% |
| Male Employed | 4.46% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,959 | $85,689 |
| Households | $66,218 | $79,204 |
| Married Families | $90,887 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,963 | $63,379 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.4%
Male Marriage Rate
34.9%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,878
Number of Veterans
1,757
Male Veterans
121
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 667 |
| Vietnam | 412 |
| Second Gulf War | 367 |
| Korea | 42 |
| World War II | 1 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 583 |
| 65 to 74 | 364 |
| 55 to 64 | 323 |
| 75+ | 320 |
| 18 to 34 | 288 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,701 | 14.44% |
| Hispanic | 160 | 2.73% |
| Black | 87 | 16.29% |
| 2+ Races | 73 | 2.98% |
| Native American | 17 | 9.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.82%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.35%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.4%
Labor Force Participation
61.1%
Employment Rate
5.1%
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
60.84%
Born in Moses Lake
90.25%
Native Born
9.75%
Foreign Born
6.32%
Non Citizen
3.43%
Naturalized
90.25% of Moses Lake residents were born in the United States, with 60.84% having been born in Washington. 6.32% 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 | 28,201 | 317 | 1.14% |
| 2028 | 27,884 | 317 | 1.15% |
| 2027 | 27,567 | 317 | 1.16% |
| 2026 | 27,250 | 317 | 1.18% |
| 2025 | 26,933 | 317 | 1.19% |
| 2024 | 26,616 | 317 | 1.21% |
| 2023 | 26,299 | 295 | 1.13% |
| 2022 | 26,004 | 348 | 1.36% |
| 2021 | 25,656 | 308 | 1.22% |
| 2020 | 25,348 | 1,385 | 5.78% |
| 2019 | 23,963 | 356 | 1.51% |
| 2018 | 23,607 | 457 | 1.97% |
| 2017 | 23,150 | 919 | 4.13% |
| 2016 | 22,231 | 559 | 2.58% |
| 2015 | 21,672 | 242 | 1.13% |
| 2014 | 21,430 | 341 | 1.62% |
| 2013 | 21,089 | 134 | 0.64% |
| 2012 | 20,955 | 157 | 0.75% |
| 2011 | 20,798 | 338 | 1.65% |
| 2010 | 20,460 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 14,953 | 3,718 | 33.09% |
| 1990 | 11,235 | 606 | 5.7% |
| 1980 | 10,629 | 319 | 3.09% |
| 1970 | 10,310 | -989 | -8.75% |
| 1960 | 11,299 | 8,620 | 321.76% |
| 1950 | 2,679 | -25,522 | -90.5% |