Population 11,690 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lake Stickney
Household size in Lake Stickney
| Period | Lake Stickney | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.44 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.63 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.54 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.54 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.10 | +0.09 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Lake Stickney run a little small, averaging 2.54 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. That is in line with the rest of the Seattle area. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.44, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Lake Stickney
| Period | Lake Stickney | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.1 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.2 | 38.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.2 | 38.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.6 | 38.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.5 | +1.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 34.6, Lake Stickney is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has climbed from 33.1 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the west and oldest in the north.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Lake Stickney
| Period | Lake Stickney | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 10.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 10.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.6% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.1% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in Lake Stickney (14.1%), above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged up 1.4 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Lake Stickney has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of Washington cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Lake Stickney
Renters in Lake Stickney
| Period | Lake Stickney | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 55.9% | 37.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 58.7% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 60.7% | 39.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 57.7% | 40.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Lake Stickney: 57.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Nearly three in ten owners (28.3%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 1.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only six of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Lake Stickney
| Period | Lake Stickney | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Lake Stickney: 7.0% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the Seattle area.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Lake Stickney
| Period | Lake Stickney | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1991 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1993 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1993 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1999 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
Lake Stickney has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1999, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1991 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the northeast. Only 17 of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Lake Stickney
| Period | Lake Stickney | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $982 | $1,162 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,031 | $1,284 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,502 | $1,644 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,823 | $2,193 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$842 | +$1,031 | +$858 | +$606 |
The median renter in Lake Stickney pays $1,823 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are lower than in the wider Seattle area ($2,193). Rent has climbed $842 a month since 2006–10, up 86%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 36.7% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Lake Stickney
Bachelor's degrees in Lake Stickney
| Period | Lake Stickney | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.4% | 36.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.9% | 38.0% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.9% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 31.6% | 46.3% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.2 pts | +9.6 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Lake Stickney than nationally: 31.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 11.2 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the northeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Lake Stickney
| Period | Lake Stickney | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.3% | 91.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.9% | 91.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.1% | 92.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.5% | 93.1% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.2 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Lake Stickney is close to the national rate: 89.5% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Seattle area as a whole (93.1%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 8.2 points, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Lake Stickney
| Period | Lake Stickney | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Lake Stickney runs below the national rate: 3.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 4.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Lake Stickney compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Stickney | 2.54 | 34.6 | 14.1% | 57.7% | 7.0% | 1999 | $1,823 | 31.6% | 89.5% | 3.9% |
| North Lynnwood | 2.38 | 36.0 | 8.6% | 55.1% | 8.3% | 2000 | $2,171 | 43.5% | 92.0% | 4.5% |
| Mill Creek | 2.55 | 40.2 | 5.4% | 40.2% | 6.1% | 1994 | $2,444 | 56.7% | 95.9% | 3.9% |
| Lynnwood | 2.65 | 38.6 | 8.2% | 39.1% | 5.2% | 1990 | $2,151 | 40.7% | 91.8% | 4.1% |
| Mukilteo | 2.61 | 44.8 | 5.5% | 29.4% | 5.8% | 1988 | $2,452 | 56.4% | 97.7% | 3.6% |
| Eastmont | 2.97 | 40.6 | 10.6% | 18.1% | 6.4% | 1991 | $2,208 | 38.5% | 94.9% | 7.7% |
| Mill Creek East | 3.19 | 36.4 | 8.5% | 17.5% | 2.7% | 2002 | $3,136 | 68.9% | 97.2% | 4.9% |
| Everett | 2.55 | 37.7 | 10.1% | 48.6% | 6.9% | 1980 | $1,849 | 29.2% | 89.7% | 5.7% |
| Bothell West | 2.79 | 37.8 | 7.5% | 28.7% | 4.7% | 1993 | $2,669 | 57.0% | 94.8% | 3.5% |
| Silver Firs | 3.02 | 39.1 | 5.0% | 9.1% | 2.3% | 1996 | $2,724 | 52.6% | 96.8% | 2.4% |
| Brier | 2.85 | 45.9 | 7.4% | 11.3% | 3.7% | 1985 | $2,002 | 47.8% | 94.6% | 3.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Lake Stickney. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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