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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Ellensburg

Washington · 12,361 residents · 8.321 sq mi
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Ellensburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,456. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 3,053 residents. 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $56,400. At a median age of 23.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 54% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 23.7
US median: 33.0
More educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

12,361
−20%vs 2000
vs 15,414 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,486 / sq mi
−20%vs 2000
vs 1,852 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
23.7
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 23.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
12K14K17K19K22K1990201020202024Ellensburg
202421K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,456
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $20,034 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,465
−38%vs 2000
vs $13,662 in 2000
US average: $14,340
33.9%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 34.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$56,400
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $110,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$312
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $489 in 2000
US average: $450
36.4%
+1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 34.6% in 2000
63.6% rent
3.9
−29%vs 2000
vs 5.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(13,123)
Black1.1%(175)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(976)
Asian4%(617)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.2%(4,185)
1990
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(11,570)
Black0.6%(74)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(429)
Asian2.9%(363)
Other2.9%(354)
Diversity Score22.4%(2,765)
22
−18%vs 2000
vs 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

29.8%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 32.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
83.1%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
9.6%
−2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.1 min
+15%vs 2000
vs 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ellensburg, Washington?

Ellensburg, Washington has about 12,361 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Ellensburg, Washington?

The typical household in Ellensburg, Washington earns about $14,456 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ellensburg, Washington expensive?

In Ellensburg, Washington, the median home is worth about $56,400, and the typical rent is about $312 a month.

How educated are people in Ellensburg, Washington?

About 29.8% of adults age 25 and over in Ellensburg, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ellensburg, Washington?

About 33.9% of people in Ellensburg, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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