Bonney Lake, Washington Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Bonney Lake, Washington is 22,776 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 61st-largest city in Washington. The median household income is $131,524, the median home value is $558,900, and the median age is 35.4.
The population has grown 25.7% since 2010 (17,616 → 22,145).
22,776
Population
2771
People / sq mi
$131,524
Median Income
$558,900
Median Home Value
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Bonney Lake covers 8.2 sq mi of land at 2771 people per square mile.
About Bonney Lake, WA
What sets Bonney Lake apart is money: median household income runs $131,524, above the US median of $78,538. Bonney Lake is a city in Washington with a population of 22,776.
Households take in a median $131,524, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. Only 3.2% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $558,900, with typical rent around $2,212.
Roughly 29.6% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. About 15.4% of the workforce is home-based, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 34 minutes each way.
Taken together, the income and housing figures place Bonney Lake firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US cities — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.
Bonney Lake city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Bonney Lake city had a population of 17,616 in 2010 and 22,145 in 2024, a 25.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 22,145 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.66%.
22,145
Population (2024)
17,616
Population (2010)
22,145
Peak (2024)
1.66%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17,616 |
| 2011 | 17,930 |
| 2012 | 18,150 |
| 2013 | 18,447 |
| 2014 | 18,936 |
| 2015 | 20,037 |
| 2016 | 20,463 |
| 2017 | 20,866 |
| 2018 | 21,045 |
| 2019 | 21,148 |
| 2020 | 22,024 |
| 2021 | 22,104 |
| 2022 | 22,123 |
| 2023 | 22,043 |
| 2024 | 22,145 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 76.8% |
| Black or African American | 1.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.3% |
Economy & Income
$131,524
Median Household Income
$51,539
Per Capita Income
3.2%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$558,900
Median Home Value
$2,212
Median Rent
79.9%
Owner-Occupied
Education
95.1%
High School+
29.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.4%
Drive Alone
72.0%
Public Transit
15.4%
Work From Home
34.0 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
32.6%
Foreign Born
89.7%
Non-English at Home
7.4%
Veterans
9.0%
With Disability
96.7%
Health Insurance
96.7%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 15.9% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 13.1% |
| Manufacturing | 12.9% |
| Construction | 9.6% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.8% |
| Public Administration | 6.3% |
| Retail Trade | 5.0% |
| Information | 3.8% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.3% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.1% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bonney Lake, Washington has a population of 22,776 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 61st-largest city in Washington.
The median household income in Bonney Lake, Washington is $131,524, with 3.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Bonney Lake, Washington is $558,900, with median monthly rent at $2,212 and a homeownership rate of 79.9%.
The median age in Bonney Lake, Washington is 35.4 years. The population is 50.3% male and 49.7% female.
The population has grown 25.7% since 2010 (17,616 → 22,145).
Bonney Lake city, WA Climate
Bonney Lake city, WA has an average annual temperature of 10.2°C (50°F) and receives about 1188 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
10.2°C
Avg Temp
1188
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4° / 38° | 156 mm |
| February | 5° / 41° | 125 mm |
| March | 7° / 44° | 115 mm |
| April | 9° / 48° | 98 mm |
| May | 12° / 54° | 72 mm |
| June | 15° / 59° | 60 mm |
| July | 17° / 63° | 33 mm |
| August | 18° / 64° | 37 mm |
| September | 15° / 59° | 58 mm |
| October | 11° / 51° | 96 mm |
| November | 6° / 44° | 175 mm |
| December | 4° / 39° | 163 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Bonney Lake city, WA
The most comfortable months to visit Bonney Lake city, WA are typically August, July and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 25°C high). The coldest is January (near 0°C low). November is usually the wettest month.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.