Soap Lake is a city located in Grant County Washington. Soap Lake has a 2024 population of 1,758. Soap Lake is currently growing at a rate of 0.8% annually and its population has increased by 3.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,700 in 2020.
The average household income in Soap Lake is $114,324 with a poverty rate of 29.48%. The median age in Soap Lake is 41.8 years: 42.8 years for males, and 31.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Soap Lake was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 793 | 61.66% |
| Other race | 297 | 23.09% |
| Two or more races | 140 | 10.89% |
| Native American | 56 | 4.35% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 597 | 2.08 | 63.7 | 36.3 |
| Non Family | 368 | 1.22 | 60.9 | 39.1 |
| Married | 189 | 3.09 | 63 | 37 |
| Female | 29 | 5.66 | 89.7 | 10.3 |
| Male | 11 | 3.91 | 100 | 0 |
3.41
Average Family Size
2.08
Average Household Size
63.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 139 | 15.69% |
| Associates Degree | 70 | 7.9% |
| Bachelors Degree | 35 | 3.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 68 | 7.67% |
| High School Graduate | 246 | 27.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 50 | 5.64% |
| Some College | 278 | 31.38% |
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 | 611 | 521 | 103 |
| Hispanic | 134 | 75 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 113 | 101 | 0 |
| Other Race | 76 | 75 | 0 |
| Native American | 28 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 98.68%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 16.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $58,654 | $91,705 | $31,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,804 | $53,657 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,918 | $70,735 | $30,608 |
| Some College | $0 | $74,615 | $20,815 |
$45,918
Average Earnings
$70,735
Average Male
$30,608
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
71.86% of Soap Lake residents speak only English, while 28.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 23.93% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 629 | 208 | 33.07% |
| Other | 279 | 95 | 34.05% |
| Hispanic | 403 | 95 | 23.57% |
| Native | 56 | 32 | 57.14% |
| Multiple | 140 | 27 | 19.29% |
29.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.23%
Male Poverty Rate
34.75%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Soap Lake is Native, with 57.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Soap Lake is Multiple, with 19.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.16%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.57%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 53.28%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 36.97% |
| Some College | 32.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.42% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.74% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 29.39% |
| Male Employed | 0.37% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $106,576 | $225,927 |
| Households | - | $114,324 |
| Married Families | $112,054 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,806 | $42,392 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.2%
Male Marriage Rate
41.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
109
Number of Veterans
79
Male Veterans
30
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 47 |
| First Gulf War | 39 |
| Second Gulf War | 26 |
| Korea | 23 |
| World War II | 13 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 45 |
| 35 to 54 | 39 |
| 65 to 74 | 25 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98 | 13.71% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 9.73% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
33.03%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.6%
Labor Force Participation
48.3%
Employment Rate
9.9%
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
49.84%
Born in Soap Lake
83.83%
Native Born
16.17%
Foreign Born
10.96%
Non Citizen
5.21%
Naturalized
83.83% of Soap Lake residents were born in the United States, with 49.84% having been born in Washington. 10.96% 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 | 1,832 | 15 | 0.83% |
| 2028 | 1,817 | 15 | 0.83% |
| 2027 | 1,802 | 14 | 0.78% |
| 2026 | 1,788 | 15 | 0.85% |
| 2025 | 1,773 | 15 | 0.85% |
| 2024 | 1,758 | 14 | 0.8% |
| 2023 | 1,744 | 7 | 0.4% |
| 2022 | 1,737 | 17 | 0.99% |
| 2021 | 1,720 | 20 | 1.18% |
| 2020 | 1,700 | 101 | 6.32% |
| 2019 | 1,599 | 10 | 0.63% |
| 2018 | 1,589 | 13 | 0.82% |
| 2017 | 1,576 | 3 | 0.19% |
| 2016 | 1,573 | -6 | -0.38% |
| 2015 | 1,579 | 2 | 0.13% |
| 2014 | 1,577 | 9 | 0.57% |
| 2013 | 1,568 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2012 | 1,567 | 4 | 0.26% |
| 2011 | 1,563 | 14 | 0.9% |
| 2010 | 1,549 | 0 | 0% |