State
County
Land Area
2.5 sq mi
Density
1,492.70/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
3.90%
Growth Since 2010
31.43%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
La Center is a city located in Washington. With a 2020 population of 3,680, it is the 134th largest city in Washington and the 5639th largest city in the United States. La Center is currently growing at a rate of 3.90% annually and its population has increased by 31.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,800 in 2010. La Center reached it's highest population of 3,680 in 2021. Spanning over 2 miles, La Center has a population density of 1,493 people per square mile.
The average household income in La Center is $112,982 with a poverty rate of 4.06%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,656 per month, and the median house value is $348,000. The median age in La Center is 39.6 years, 35.6 years for males, and 41.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 109.7 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of La Center was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,937 | 91.24% |
| Asian | 132 | 4.10% |
| Black or African American | 62 | 1.93% |
| Some Other Race | 35 | 1.09% |
| Two or More Races | 31 | 0.96% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 22 | 0.68% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,055 | 3.05 | 81.3 |
| Married | 748 | 3.33 | 84.9 |
| Non Family | 150 | 1.47 | 72 |
| Female | 123 | 3.15 | 83.7 |
| Male | 34 | 3.59 | 35.3 |
3.25
Average Family Size
3.05
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9 | 0.42% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 96 | 4.43% |
| High School Graduate | 603 | 27.81% |
| Some College | 649 | 29.94% |
| Associates Degree | 346 | 15.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 317 | 14.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 148 | 6.83% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,940 | 1,840 | 402 |
| Asian | 112 | 112 | 38 |
| Hispanic | 58 | 53 | 23 |
| Black | 41 | 41 | |
| Other Race | 22 | 22 | 5 |
| Native American | 18 | 18 | 8 |
| Multiple Races | 5 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 44.44%.
$51,121
Average Earnings
$63,542
Average Male
$37,065
Average Female
95.78% of La Center residents speak only English, while 4.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.19% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,872 | 112 | 3.90% |
| Multiple | 31 | 9 | 29.03% |
| Asian | 132 | 6 | 4.55% |
| Hispanic | 93 | 3 | 3.23% |
4.06%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.97%
Male Poverty Rate
6.36%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in La Center is Multiple, with 29.03% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in La Center is Hispanic, with 3.23% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.01%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.53%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 3.12%.
61.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.5%
Male Marriage Rate
65.6%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 269 | 12.23% |
| Asian | 17 | 13.93% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 17.19% |
| 2 or More | 2 | 40.00% |
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.78%
Veteran Disability Rate
62%
Labor Force Participation
59.5%
Employment Rate
4%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
95.12%
Native Born
4.88%
Foreign Born
1.46%
Non Citizen
3.42%
Naturalized
95.12% of La Center residents were born in the United States, with 44.14% having been born in Washington. 1.46% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,680 | 138 | 3.90% |
| 2020 | 3,542 | 138 | 4.05% |
| 2019 | 3,404 | 138 | 4.23% |
| 2018 | 3,266 | 52 | 1.62% |
| 2017 | 3,214 | 78 | 2.49% |
| 2016 | 3,136 | 34 | 1.10% |
| 2015 | 3,102 | 31 | 1.01% |
| 2014 | 3,071 | 25 | 0.82% |
| 2013 | 3,046 | 25 | 0.83% |
| 2012 | 3,021 | 46 | 1.55% |
| 2011 | 2,975 | 25 | 0.85% |
| 2010 | 2,950 | 0.00% |