Moses Lake, WA Profile
Moses Lake, WA, population 16,793, is located
in Washington's Grant county,
about 94.1 miles from Spokane and 140.9 miles from Bellevue.
Through the 90's Moses Lake's population has grown by about 33%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of this decade the population of Moses Lake has grown by about 12%.
Moses Lake's property crime levels tend to be much higher than
Washington's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Moses Lake tend to be higher than Washington's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 49% |
| Females | 51% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 77% |
| African American | 2% |
| Native American | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 19% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 32.30 |
| Males | 31.30 |
| Females | 33.40 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 16.00% | | Under 20: | 16.00% |
| 20 to 40 | 15.00% | | 20 to 40: | 14.00% |
| 40 to 60 | 11.00% | | 40 to 60: | 11.00% |
| Over 60 | 7.00% | | Over 60: | 10.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 14,953 | N/A |
| 2001 | 15,619 | 4.45% |
| 2002 | 15,926 | 1.97% |
| 2003 | 16,207 | 1.76% |
| 2004 | 16,455 | 1.53% |
| 2005 | 16,793 | 2.05% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $36,467 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 566 |
| 2002 | 643 |
| 2003 | 390 |
| 2004 | 343 |
| 2005 | 462 |
| 2006 | 404 |
| 2007 | 467 |
| 2008 | 563 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Murder, Man-Slaughter |
0 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
| Forcible Rape |
15 |
25 |
22 |
11 |
20 |
12 |
24 |
10 |
| Robbery |
13 |
19 |
17 |
11 |
13 |
21 |
20 |
23 |
| Aggravated Assault |
58 |
54 |
24 |
32 |
44 |
34 |
38 |
68 |
Property Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 7,978 |
| 2002 | 9,885 |
| 2003 | 8,247 |
| 2004 | 9,340 |
| 2005 | 8,515 |
| 2006 | 10,028 |
| 2007 | 10,256 |
| 2008 | 9,512 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Burglary |
194 |
220 |
228 |
208 |
263 |
297 |
336 |
338 |
| Larceny, Theft |
961 |
1,210 |
1,055 |
1,253 |
1,075 |
1290 |
1365 |
1316 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft |
57 |
92 |
48 |
65 |
82 |
126 |
100 |
85 |
| Arson |
2 |
6 |
8 |
7 |
8 |
7 |
12
|
4
|
Location
| Elevation | 1,060 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 9.1 Square Miles |
| Water Area | 1.6 Square Miles |
