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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Kirkland

Washington · 40,052 residents · 17.806 sq mi
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Kirkland is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $38,437. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $159,400. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.9
US median: 33.0
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

40,052
−11%vs 2000
vs 45,054 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,249 / sq mi
−11%vs 2000
vs 2,530 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.9
−9%vs 2000
vs 36.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
35K51K66K82K98K1990201020202024Kirkland
202493K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,437
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $60,332 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$21,200
−46%vs 2000
vs $38,903 in 2000
US average: $14,340
5.7%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$159,400
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $266,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$630
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $972 in 2000
US average: $450
55.2%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 57.0% in 2000
44.8% rent
4.1
−6%vs 2000
vs 4.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(37,438)
Black1.5%(688)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(1,852)
Asian7.8%(3,497)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.2%(14,074)
1990
White, non-Hispanic93%(37,230)
Black1.4%(549)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(1,019)
Asian4.3%(1,725)
Other1.4%(548)
Diversity Score21.9%(8,789)
22
−30%vs 2000
vs 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

36.6%
−10.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 47.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
91.9%
−3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 95.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
8.9%
−5.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.0 min
+65%vs 2000
vs 13.9 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 Kirkland, Washington?

Kirkland, Washington has about 40,052 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Kirkland, Washington?

The typical household in Kirkland, Washington earns about $38,437 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kirkland, Washington expensive?

In Kirkland, Washington, the median home is worth about $159,400, and the typical rent is about $630 a month.

How educated are people in Kirkland, Washington?

About 36.6% of adults age 25 and over in Kirkland, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kirkland, Washington?

About 5.7% of people in Kirkland, 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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