Lake Stevens, WA Demographics
A map of Lake Stevens's Population by Race
Lake Stevens, Washington has an estimated population of 40,253, a large increase from the 35,630 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.6% White, 11.3% Hispanic, 10.1% Asian, 7.0% Multiracial, 2.5% Black, and 1.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lake Stevens, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Lake Stevens has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Washington overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Lake Stevens, that probability was 46.5% in 2020 and 51.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Lake Stevens is ranked the 31st most populous place in Washington, out of 639 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Lake Stevens was ranked the 35th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Lake Stevens's White Population
27,203 residents of Lake Stevens, or 67.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lake Stevens is slightly higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Lake Stevens ranks 414th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Lake Stevens's White population has grown by an estimated 6.7%. White residents' share of Lake Stevens's population has decreased from 71.6% to 67.6%.
Lake Stevens is more White than neighboring Cavalero (65.4% White). Lake Stevens is less White than neighboring Bunk Foss (82.1% White), Machias (83.9% White), Lake Cassidy (83% White), and Fobes Hill (86.3% White).
Lake Stevens's Black Population
1,010 residents of Lake Stevens, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lake Stevens is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Lake Stevens ranks 108th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Lake Stevens's Black population has grown by an estimated 26.4%. Black residents' share of Lake Stevens's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.5%.
Lake Stevens is more Black than neighboring Cavalero (0% Black), Bunk Foss (0.1% Black), Machias (0% Black), and Fobes Hill (0.7% Black). Lake Stevens is less Black than neighboring Lake Cassidy (4.3% Black).
Lake Stevens's Asian Population
4,079 residents of Lake Stevens, or 10.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lake Stevens is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Lake Stevens ranks 104th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Lake Stevens's Asian population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Lake Stevens's population has increased from 5.7% to 10.1%.
Lake Stevens is more Asian than neighboring Cavalero (7.9% Asian), Bunk Foss (2% Asian), Machias (2.2% Asian), Lake Cassidy (0.7% Asian), and Fobes Hill (0% Asian).
Lake Stevens's Hispanic Population
4,568 residents of Lake Stevens, or 11.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lake Stevens is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Lake Stevens ranks 208th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Lake Stevens's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 16.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Lake Stevens's population has remained roughly unchanged at 11.3%.
Lake Stevens is more Hispanic than neighboring Bunk Foss (9.7% Hispanic), Machias (7.9% Hispanic), Lake Cassidy (5.8% Hispanic), and Fobes Hill (5.8% Hispanic). Lake Stevens is less Hispanic than neighboring Cavalero (18.3% Hispanic).
Lake Stevens's Native American/Other Population
563 residents of Lake Stevens, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lake Stevens is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Lake Stevens ranks 404th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Lake Stevens's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 7.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lake Stevens's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.
Lake Stevens is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cavalero (0% Native American/Other), Bunk Foss (1.1% Native American/Other), Machias (0% Native American/Other), Lake Cassidy (1.3% Native American/Other), and Fobes Hill (0.2% Native American/Other).
Lake Stevens's Multiracial Population
2,830 residents of Lake Stevens, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lake Stevens is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Lake Stevens ranks 111th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Lake Stevens's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Lake Stevens's population has decreased from 8.0% to 7.0%.
Lake Stevens is more Multiracial than neighboring Bunk Foss (5% Multiracial), Machias (6% Multiracial), and Lake Cassidy (4.9% Multiracial). Lake Stevens is less Multiracial than neighboring Cavalero (8.4% Multiracial).
Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.