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Population Review

Lake Stickney, Washington Population 2026

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

The population of Lake Stickney, Washington is 15,514 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 89th-largest city in Washington. The median household income is $85,762, the median home value is $598,400, and the median age is 34.6.

15,514

Population

7800

People / sq mi

$85,762

Median Income

$598,400

Median Home Value

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Lake Stickney covers 2.0 sq mi of land at 7800 people per square mile.

About Lake Stickney, WA

What distinguishes Lake Stickney is density: among the most densely settled of US cities, around 7,800 people per square mile. Lake Stickney is a city in Washington with a population of 15,514.

Household earnings are middling, with a median of $85,762 — above the US median of $78,538. About 8.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $598,400, with typical rent around $1,733.

Roughly 34.4% of adults have a bachelor’s, near the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the higher side at 20.3%, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 32 minutes each way.

That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Lake Stickney: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.

Race & Ethnicity

White48.9%
Black or African American8.5%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.7%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$85,762

Median Household Income

$42,314

Per Capita Income

8.5%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$598,400

Median Home Value

$1,733

Median Rent

52.4%

Owner-Occupied

Education

91.4%

High School+

34.4%

Bachelor's+

Commute

3.9%

Drive Alone

63.7%

Public Transit

20.3%

Work From Home

32.3 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

24.8%

Foreign Born

57.6%

Non-English at Home

4.2%

Veterans

13.0%

With Disability

92.4%

Health Insurance

95.0%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management21.9%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate14.7%
Manufacturing11.8%
Education, Health Care & Social Services9.3%
Construction7.5%
Information5.5%
Retail Trade5.0%
Public Administration4.7%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.1%
Transportation & Warehousing2.7%
Agriculture & Mining0.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lake Stickney, Washington has a population of 15,514 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 89th-largest city in Washington.

The median household income in Lake Stickney, Washington is $85,762, with 8.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Lake Stickney, Washington is $598,400, with median monthly rent at $1,733 and a homeownership rate of 52.4%.

The median age in Lake Stickney, Washington is 34.6 years. The population is 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

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

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