Demographics & People — Lake Tapps, Washington
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 12,360 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~13,900 |
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| Median Age | 42.2 |
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| Total Households | 4,452 |
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| Family Households | 3,338 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.78 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2261 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 10,379 |
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| Black or African American | 38 |
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| Asian | 515 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 928 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 2,661 |
| Other groups | 2,464 |
| German | 1,969 |
| English | 1,882 |
| Irish | 1,608 |
| Norwegian | 857 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 686 |
| Swedish | 644 |
| European | 594 |
| Scottish | 585 |
Language
| English Only | 11,097 |
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| Spanish | 260 |
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| Population 5+ | 11,781 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 691 |
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| Population 18+ | 9,318 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 36.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 18.7% |
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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 Lake Tapps, Washington.
