Demographics & People — Moses Lake, Washington
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 25,594 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~27,300 |
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| Median Age | 32.3 |
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| Total Households | 9,756 |
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| Family Households | 5,721 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.59 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.5097 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 15,768 |
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| Black or African American | 694 |
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| Asian | 310 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 9,654 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 11,300 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 9,850 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 9,017 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 5,976 |
| German | 2,547 |
| English | 2,125 |
| American | 1,130 |
| Irish | 1,054 |
| Italian | 528 |
| French (except Basque) | 480 |
Language
| English Only | 17,900 |
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| Spanish | 5,751 |
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| Population 5+ | 24,003 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,878 |
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| Population 18+ | 17,934 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 18.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 7.1% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Moses Lake, Washington.
