Demographics & People — Lake Stevens, Washington
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 39,500 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~42,100 |
| Median Age | 34.7 |
| Total Households | 13,414 |
| Family Households | 10,595 |
| Average Household Size | 2.94 |
| Diversity Index | 0.3715 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 29,836 |
| Black or African American | 900 |
| Asian | 3,096 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,432 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 10,707 |
| Other groups | 9,594 |
| German | 5,433 |
| Irish | 4,451 |
| English | 4,122 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 3,953 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 2,612 |
| Norwegian | 2,306 |
| Swedish | 1,325 |
| European | 1,198 |
Language
| English Only | 31,266 |
| Spanish | 1,730 |
| Population 5+ | 36,346 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 2,467 |
| Population 18+ | 27,371 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 35.2 minutes |
| Work from Home | 21.3% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Lake Stevens, Washington.