1996 Annual Growth Report
City Mayor: Dave Hutchinson The City of Lake Forest Park has a total land area of 2,139 acres. Lake Forest Park was incorporated in 1961. Since 1993, the city has annexed several areas, tripling its population. Demographics
Lake Forest Park
City Info: (206) 364-7711
Employment and Income
Housing
Development Activity
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Population, 1980 |
2,485 |
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Population, 1990 |
4,031 |
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Population, 1996 |
12,480 |
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Population Growth, 1980-1990 |
62% |
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Population Growth, 1990-1996 |
210% |
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Households, 1990 |
1,488 |
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Hhld Growth Target 1992-2012 |
153 |
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1990 Age Structure: |
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17 and under |
990 |
25% |
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18 - 64 |
2,601 |
64% |
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65 and over |
440 |
11% |
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Race and Ethnic Categories, 1990: |
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White |
3,761 |
93% |
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African American |
42 |
1% |
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Asian |
204 |
5% |
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Hispanic* |
79 |
2% |
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1994 Number of Business Units: |
176 |
Total Jobs in Lk Forest Park, 1994: |
1,221 |
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Manufacturing |
7 |
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Median Household Income: |
Wholesale/Utilities |
38 |
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1989 |
(1990 Census) |
$47,653 |
Retail |
580 |
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1994 |
(Estimated) |
$58,200 |
Finance/Services |
374 |
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Government and Other |
222 |
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Households by Income Category, 1989: |
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0 - 50% |
149 |
10% |
Major Businesses and Employers: |
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50 - 80% |
185 |
13% |
Taco Bell |
Albertson's |
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80 - 120% |
297 |
20% |
Lamonts |
City of Lake |
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120% + |
849 |
57% |
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1990 Median House Value: |
$172,100 |
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1990 Median Rental: |
$504 |
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% Change Average House Sale, '90-'94 : |
3% |
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% Change Average 2-Bdrm Rental, '90-'94 : |
11% |
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1995 Total Housing Units: |
2,928 |
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Single Family |
** |
2,401 |
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Multifamily |
527 |
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Total New Residential Permits, 1995: |
17 |
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Single Family |
** |
17 |
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Multifamily |
0 |
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Total Plats / Lots Applied for in 1995: |
0 |
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Total Plats / Lots Recorded in 1995: |
0 |
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Sources: 1990 Census of Population and Housing; King County Housing Affordability Bulletin, June 1995; Puget Sound Regional Council tally of jobs covered by state unemployment insurance, from WA State Employment Security Department. The City of Algona. Suburban Cities Association of King County, Washington.
* Persons of Hispanic Origin can be of any race. **Single Family includes mobile homes.
Updated: Jan. 8, 2003
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