Martha Lake, WA Demographics

A map of Martha Lake's Population by Race

Martha Lake, Washington has an estimated population of 22,634, an increase from the 21,660 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 46.2% White, 25.1% Asian, 13.6% Hispanic, 7.4% Multiracial, 3.8% Black, and 3.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Martha Lake, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Martha Lake has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Martha Lake, that probability was 65.3% in 2020 and 69.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Martha Lake is ranked the 61st 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). Martha Lake was ranked the 65th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Martha Lake's White Population

10,464 residents of Martha Lake, or 46.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Martha Lake is significantly lower than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Martha Lake ranks 543rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Martha Lake's White population has declined by an estimated 8.8%. White residents' share of Martha Lake's population has decreased from 53.0% to 46.2%.

Martha Lake is more White than neighboring Larch Way (44.3% White). Martha Lake is less White than neighboring Mill Creek (61.3% White), Lake Stickney (50.1% White), Bothell West (55.3% White), and North Lynnwood (46.9% White).

Martha Lake's Black Population

866 residents of Martha Lake, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Martha Lake is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Martha Lake ranks 58th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Martha Lake's Black population has declined by an estimated 4.0%. Black residents' share of Martha Lake's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.8%.

Martha Lake is more Black than neighboring Mill Creek (3.2% Black), and Bothell West (2.9% Black). Martha Lake is less Black than neighboring Lake Stickney (7.5% Black), and North Lynnwood (9.3% Black).

Martha Lake's Asian Population

5,691 residents of Martha Lake, or 25.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Martha Lake is significantly higher than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Martha Lake ranks 24th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Martha Lake's Asian population has grown by an estimated 29.7%. Asian residents' share of Martha Lake's population has increased from 20.3% to 25.1%.

Martha Lake is more Asian than neighboring Mill Creek (20.3% Asian), Lake Stickney (18% Asian), Bothell West (24.3% Asian), and North Lynnwood (19.9% Asian). Martha Lake is less Asian than neighboring Larch Way (38.4% Asian).

Martha Lake's Hispanic Population

3,086 residents of Martha Lake, or 13.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Martha Lake is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Martha Lake ranks 170th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Martha Lake's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 9.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Martha Lake's population has increased from 13.1% to 13.6%.

Martha Lake is more Hispanic than neighboring Larch Way (3.3% Hispanic), Mill Creek (8.6% Hispanic), Lake Stickney (10.9% Hispanic), Bothell West (10.1% Hispanic), and North Lynnwood (12.1% Hispanic).

Martha Lake's Native American/Other Population

845 residents of Martha Lake, or 3.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Martha Lake is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Martha Lake ranks 318th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Martha Lake's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 110.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Martha Lake's population has increased from 1.9% to 3.7%.

Martha Lake is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mill Creek (1.2% Native American/Other), and Bothell West (0.8% Native American/Other). Martha Lake is less Native American/Other than neighboring Larch Way (5.5% Native American/Other), Lake Stickney (6.7% Native American/Other), and North Lynnwood (4.7% Native American/Other).

Martha Lake's Multiracial Population

1,682 residents of Martha Lake, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Martha Lake is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Martha Lake ranks 129th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Martha Lake's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Martha Lake's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.4%.

Martha Lake is more Multiracial than neighboring Larch Way (4.8% Multiracial), Mill Creek (5.4% Multiracial), Lake Stickney (6.8% Multiracial), Bothell West (6.6% Multiracial), and North Lynnwood (7.2% 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.