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Population Review

Lake Forest Park, Washington Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Lake Forest Park, Washington is 13,356 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 100th-largest city in Washington. The median household income is $158,868, the median home value is $928,700, and the median age is 42.8.

The population has grown 5.0% since 2010 (12,638 → 13,276).

13,356

Population

3798

People / sq mi

$158,868

Median Income

$928,700

Median Home Value

Lake Forest Park covers 3.5 sq mi of land at 3798 people per square mile.

About Lake Forest Park, WA

Lake Forest Park is a city in Washington with a population of 13,356. It ranks #100 among cities in Washington by population. The median age is 42.8, older than the national median. The population is 51.3% male and 48.7% female.

The median household income in Lake Forest Park is $158,868, above the US median of $74,580. 1.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $928,700, with monthly rent averaging $2,205. The homeownership rate of 80.8% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Lake Forest Park reflects 66.0% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 29.0% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 28.2 minutes each way.

Lake Forest Park city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Lake Forest Park city had a population of 12,638 in 2010 and 13,276 in 2024, a 5.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 13,604 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.36%.

2020 · 14K20102024

13,276

Population (2024)

12,638

Population (2010)

13,604

Peak (2020)

0.36%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201012,638
201112,789
201212,989
201313,092
201413,201
201513,279
201613,347
201713,472
201813,521
201913,504
202013,604
202113,365
202213,216
202313,171
202413,276

Race & Ethnicity

White72.5%
Black or African American4.2%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.5%
Two or More Races0.7%

Economy & Income

$158,868

Median Household Income

$76,213

Per Capita Income

1.6%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$928,700

Median Home Value

$2,205

Median Rent

80.8%

Owner-Occupied

Education

96.7%

High School+

66.0%

Bachelor's+

Commute

5.6%

Drive Alone

54.1%

Public Transit

29.0%

Work From Home

28.2 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

39.5%

Foreign Born

83.7%

Non-English at Home

5.8%

Veterans

7.0%

With Disability

95.7%

Health Insurance

97.5%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management21.3%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate20.3%
Manufacturing8.7%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services6.2%
Education, Health Care & Social Services5.2%
Information5.2%
Public Administration5.1%
Construction4.9%
Retail Trade4.3%
Transportation & Warehousing2.8%
Agriculture & Mining0.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lake Forest Park, Washington has a population of 13,356 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 100th-largest city in Washington.

The median household income in Lake Forest Park, Washington is $158,868, with 1.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Lake Forest Park, Washington is $928,700, with median monthly rent at $2,205 and a homeownership rate of 80.8%.

The median age in Lake Forest Park, Washington is 42.8 years. The population is 51.3% male and 48.7% female.

The population has grown 5.0% since 2010 (12,638 → 13,276).

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.