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Ellensburg

Washington · 18,174 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 $26,954. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $216,800. At a median age of 23.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 53% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 23.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,174
+18%since 2000
from 15,414 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,184 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 1,852 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
23.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 23.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K14K17K19K22K1990201020202024Ellensburg
202421K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,954
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,034 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,323
+19%since 2000
from $13,662 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
35.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 34.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.487
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$216,800
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$726
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $489 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
22.4%
−12.2 ptssince 2000
from 34.6% in 2000
66.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.0
+46%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(14,833)
Black1.4%(256)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(1,764)
Asian3.2%(575)
Other4.1%(743)
Diversity Score40.2%(7,301)
Diversity Score
40
+48%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.3%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 32.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
16.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.3 min
+26%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
64.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
17.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
6.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
26.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.2%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.1%
−42.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ellensburg, Washington?

Ellensburg, Washington has about 18,174 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ellensburg, Washington?

The typical household in Ellensburg, Washington earns about $26,954 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 $216,800, and the typical rent is about $726 a month.

How educated are people in Ellensburg, Washington?

About 41.3% 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 35.5% of people in Ellensburg, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ellensburg, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Ellensburg, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,813 residents, a change of about 47 percent over that period.

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