Moses Lake City, Washington
As of the census of 2000, there were 14953 people, 5642 households, and 3740 families living in the city. The population density was 1468.6 people per square mile (567.03/kmē), making it the 194th most densely populated city in Washington. There were 6263 housing units at an average density of 615.2 per square mile (237.53/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.6 persons, and the average family size was 3.2 persons. In the city the population is diverse age-wise, with 28.8% under the age of 18, 10.6% from 18 to 24, 28% from 25 to 44, 19% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 96.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.1 males. The median age was 32.3 years, The median age of males and females living in Moses Lake City was 31.3 and 33.4 years respectively. The racial makeup of the city was 77.16% White, 1.69% Black or African American, 1.02% American Indian, 1.43% Asian, 0.07% Native Hawaiian, 3.2% from two or more races and 15.44% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $36467, making it the 304th wealthiest city by median household income among the Washington. The median income for a family in the city was $42096, it is the 316th highest city by median family income in the U.S. state of Washington. The per capita income for the city was $16644, making it the 345th wealthiest city by per capita income among the Washington. The median income was $20912, Males have a median income of $27579 versus $13031 for females.
In 2000, 4220 pupils and students, of which 2034 are male and 2186 are female, 28.22% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 407 nursery or pri school, 165 kindergarten, 1921 elementary school, 1003 high school and 724 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 14953 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 15401 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 15473 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 15708 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 15956 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 16185 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 16371 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 16610 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 17031 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 17908 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 18800 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 251 | 156 | 407 |
| Kindergarten | 100 | 65 | 165 |
| Elementary school | 918 | 1003 | 1921 |
| High school | 466 | 537 | 1003 |
| College or graduate school | 299 | 425 | 724 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moses Lake city, Washington | $36467 | $42096 | $16644 |
| Grant County, Washington | $35276 | $38938 | $15037 |
| Washington, United States | $45776 | $53760 | $22973 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |