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Population Review

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%.

2024 · 22K20102024
Bonney Lake city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

22,145

Population (2024)

17,616

Population (2010)

22,145

Peak (2024)

1.66%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201017,616
201117,930
201218,150
201318,447
201418,936
201520,037
201620,463
201720,866
201821,045
201921,148
202022,024
202122,104
202222,123
202322,043
202422,145

Race & Ethnicity

White76.8%
Black or African American1.2%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)3.6%
Two or More Races0.3%

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 & Management15.9%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate13.1%
Manufacturing12.9%
Construction9.6%
Education, Health Care & Social Services8.8%
Public Administration6.3%
Retail Trade5.0%
Information3.8%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.3%
Transportation & Warehousing2.1%
Agriculture & Mining0.3%

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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.