Lake Forest Park, WA Demographics
What is the population of Lake Forest Park?
There are 13,356 residents in Lake Forest Park, with a median age of 42. Of this, 51.33% are males and 48.67% are females. US-born citizens make up 85.59% of the resident pool in Lake Forest Park, while non-US-born citizens account for 8.89%. Additionally, 5.51% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 12,003 people in Lake Forest Park currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 13,356 | -0.8% |
| Male Population | 6,856 | 1.1% |
| Female Population | 6,500 | -2.7% |
Male Population 51.33%
Female Population 48.67%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 42 | -1.4% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 11,432 | -0.1% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 1,188 | -9.7% |
| Not Citizen | 736 | 4.4% |
Citizen U.S. Born 85.59%
Citizen not U.S. Born 8.89%
Not Citizen 5.51%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 41 | -19.6% |
| Moved from Same County | 690 | -20.8% |
| Moved from Same State | 271 | 10.6% |
| Moved from Different State | 238 | -20.4% |
| Same House as Last Year | 12,003 | 1.1% |
Moved from Abroad 0.31%
Moved from Same County 5.21%
Moved from Same State 2.05%
Moved from Different State 1.8%
Same House as Last Year 90.64%
What are the employment statistics in Lake Forest Park?
White-collar workers make up 87.25% of the working population in Lake Forest Park, while blue-collar employees account for 12.75%. There are also 1,790 entrepreneurs in Lake Forest Park (12.52% of the workforce); 9,356 workers employed in private companies (65.45%); and 1,936 people working in governmental institutions (13.54%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 12,472 | 93.5% |
| Blue Collar | 1,822 | 75.7% |
White Collar 87.25%
Blue Collar 12.75%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,790 | 87.4% |
| Private Companies | 9,356 | 101.1% |
| Governmental Workers | 1,936 | 65.6% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,212 | 71.2% |
Self Employees 12.52%
Private Companies 65.45%
Governmental Workers 13.54%
Not for Profit Companies 8.48%
How many households are there in Lake Forest Park?
There are a total of 5,290 households in Lake Forest Park, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 69.64% of these Lake Forest Park households, while non-family units account for the remaining 30.36%. Additionally, 28.02% of households have children and 71.98% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 5,290 | -2.9% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -18.7% |
| Family Households | 3,684 | 1.6% |
| Non-Family Households | 1,606 | -11.9% |
Family Households 69.64%
Non-Family Households 30.36%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 1,482 | -1.2% |
| Households without Children | 3,808 | -3.5% |
Households with Children 28.02%
Households without Children 71.98%
What are the median and average incomes in Lake Forest Park?
The average annual household income in Lake Forest Park is $190,473, while the median household income sits at $158,868 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $207,318, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $162,500.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $190,473 | 6.8% |
| Median Household Income | $158,868 | 4.5% |
| People below Poverty Level | 480 | 10.6% |
| People above Poverty Level | 12,744 | -0.8% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Lake Forest Park?
There are 5,467 housing units in Lake Forest Park, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1968. Of the 5,290 occupied housing units in Lake Forest Park, 80.81% are owner-occupied, while 19.19% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 74.13% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $933,900. In general, housing costs reach $2,692 per month in Lake Forest Park.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 5,467 | -2.6% |
| Median Year Built | 1968 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 595 | 31.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 274 | -7.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 986 | -9.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,076 | -5.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,048 | -5.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 555 | -12.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 476 | -3.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 238 | 8.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 209 | 19.4% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 10 | -9.1% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 5,290 | -2.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 4,275 | -1.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 1,015 | -8.1% |
Owner Occupied 80.81%
Renter Occupied 19.19%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 3,169 | 0.1% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,106 | -6.0% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $933,900 | 4.0% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $909,900 | 14.9% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,692 | 9.6% |
With Mortgage 74.13%
Without Mortgage 25.87%
What is the level of education in Lake Forest Park?
Approximately 12.6% of the population in Lake Forest Park holds a high school degree (that's 1,357 residents), while 16.02% have attained a college certificate (1,726 locals) and 35.65% have a bachelor's degree (3,840 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 102 | 34.2% |
| Some High School | 1,357 | -3.5% |
| Some College | 1,726 | -25.7% |
| Associate Degree | 887 | -3.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 3,840 | -1.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,859 | 1.4% |
No High School 0.95%
Some High School 12.6%
Some College 16.02%
Associate Degree 8.24%
Bachelor's Degree 35.65%
Graduate Degree 26.54%
What is the marital status of Lake Forest Park residents?
A total of 3,204 people in Lake Forest Park have never been married (which represents 28.36% of the total population), while 6,787 of them are wedded (60.07%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 41 (0.36%) and 894 (7.91%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 3,204 | 0.2% |
| Married | 6,787 | 1.1% |
| Separated | 41 | 51.9% |
| Widowed | 413 | -5.7% |
| Divorced | 894 | -12.5% |
Never Married 28.36%
Married 60.07%
Separated 0.36%
Widowed 3.66%
Divorced 7.91%
What are the most common means of transportation in Lake Forest Park?
The top three means of transportation people in Lake Forest Park use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 4,210 residents commute by car, 360 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 167 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 4,210 | -9.8% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 360 | -41.6% |
| Subway or Elevated | 16 | N/A |
| Ferryboat | 5 | -16.7% |
| Bicycle | 58 | 7.4% |
| Motorcycle | 40 | 60.0% |
| Walk | 167 | 0.6% |
What is the median and average household income in Lake Forest Park by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.