Census-designated place · Washington
Lake Stickney, Washington
Lake Stickney, census-designated place, in Snohomish County, Washington. Lake Stickney had 15,890 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,221). GEOID 5337917.
Residents, 2020-2024
15,890
±1,221 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 15,413
Median household income
$94,020
±$17,488 (90% margin)
Washington: $98,141
Median home value
$620,300
±$32,659 (90% margin)
Washington: $564,600
Median gross rent
$1,806
±$73 (90% margin)
Washington: $1,760
Where is Lake Stickney and what county is it in?
Lake Stickney is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Snohomish County, Washington. It covers 2.0 square miles of land, 7,749 residents per square mile in 2020.
Lake Stickney is in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Lake Stickney, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Lake Stickney's population at 15,890 (±1,221). The 2020 Census counted 15,413 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Lake Stickney is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Lake Stickney | Snohomish County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 15,890 ±1,221 | 844,430 | +5,660 |
| Households | 6,126 ±329 | 316,212 | +2,508 |
| Average household size | 2.59 ±0.13 | 2.64 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,402 ±350 | 331,530 | +2,611 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Lake Stickney?
The median resident of Lake Stickney is 34.8 years old; 24.7% are under 18 and 9.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 50.1%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 18.0%. 28.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Lake Stickney | Snohomish County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.8 ±1.9 | 38.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.7% ±3.2 pts | 22.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 9.8% ±1.8 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Male | 50.6% ±2.5 pts | 50.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.9% ±4.2 pts | 12.1% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 50.1% ±6.2 pts | 62.0% | +9.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 7.5% ±2.7 pts | 3.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 18.0% ±3.7 pts | 13.6% | −8.6 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 5.0% ±2.7 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.8% ±2.2 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.9 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 28.0% ±4.8 pts | 19.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 38.0% ±5.8 pts | 24.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.4% ±1.5 pts | 6.9% | – |
| With a disability | 14.5% ±2.9 pts | 12.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.6% ±2.4 pts | 6.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.4% ±2.6 pts | 93.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 37.3% ±5.6 pts | 38.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.7% ±4.3 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 83.1% ±4.3 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.4% ±2.1 pts | 1.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Lake Stickney earn?
Half of Lake Stickney's 6,126 households earn less than $94,020 a year (±$17,488), against $111,246 in Snohomish County and $98,141 in Washington. In 2015-2019 it was $100,628 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lake Stickney | Snohomish County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $94,020 ±$17,488 | $111,246 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $118,147 ±$9,768 | $142,821 | – |
| Per capita income | $46,772 ±$3,962 | $54,628 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.9% ±4.5 pts | 8.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.0% ±10.5 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.8% ±4.3 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.4% ±2.0 pts | 97.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.3% ±2.5 pts | 94.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Lake Stickney?
Owners occupy 53.0% of Lake Stickney's occupied homes and renters 47.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $620,300 by its owner (±$32,659). The median renter pays $1,806 a month including utilities, and 45.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lake Stickney | Snohomish County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $620,300 ±$32,659 | $696,000 | +$87,779 |
| Median gross rent | $1,806 ±$73 | $1,949 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.3% ±7.7 pts | 41.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,813 ±$382 | $2,748 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 53.0% ±5.4 pts | 68.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 47.0% ±5.4 pts | 31.8% | – |
| Housing units | 6,402 ±350 | 331,530 | +2,611 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.4% ±2.4 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 41.5% ±5.0 pts | 63.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.4% ±1.9 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 5.1% ±1.7 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 25.4% ±4.3 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.5% ±0.6 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.7% ±2.7 pts | 4.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Lake Stickney work and get to work?
59.5% of Lake Stickney's workers drive alone and 23.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 33.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.6%.
| Measure | Lake Stickney | Snohomish County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 72.2% ±2.8 pts | 67.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% ±1.7 pts | 4.5% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 59.5% ±6.1 pts | 65.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.5% ±3.5 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 4.7% ±2.3 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Walked | 0.7% ±0.7 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 23.9% ±5.2 pts | 20.0% | +17.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 33.4 min ±4.1 | 30.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Lake Stickney?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Lake Stickney (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $75,552 (Tract 418.12) to $149,932 (Tract 418.16).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 418.12Snohomish County | 6,271 | $75,552 |
| Tract 418.16Snohomish County | 5,740 | $149,932 |
| Tract 418.15Snohomish County | 3,879 | $85,148 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Lake Stickney) · Census block assignment files
How does Lake Stickney compare with other places in Washington?
Lake Stickney ranks 193rd of 387 places in Washington with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 91st | 393 |
| Residents per square mile | 3rd | 394 |
| Median household income | 193rd | 387 |
| Per capita income | 169th | 393 |
| Median home value | 124th | 384 |
| Median gross rent | 136th | 351 |
| Poverty rate | 132nd | 281 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 121st | 382 |
| Median age | 319th | 394 |
| Owner-occupied share | 352nd | 388 |
| Work from home | 84th | 307 |
| Travel time to work | 69th | 394 |
Lake Stickney's figures with every place in Washington (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Lake Stickney?
7 of the 57 figures for Lake Stickney on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Lake Stickney are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.