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).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.