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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Kirkland

Washington · 45,054 residents · 17.806 sq mi
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Kirkland is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $60,332. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $266,400. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents. Households here earn about 32% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

45,054
+12%since 1990
from 40,052 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,530 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 2,249 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.1
+10%since 1990
from 32.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
35K51K66K82K98K1990201020202024Kirkland
202493K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$60,332
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,437 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$38,903
+84%since 1990
from $21,200 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.3%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$266,400
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $159,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$972
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $630 in 1990
US average: $602
57.0%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 55.2% in 1990
43.0% rent
4.4
+6%since 1990
from 4.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93%(37,230)
Black1.4%(549)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(1,019)
Asian4.3%(1,725)
Diversity Score21.9%(8,789)
2000
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(37,438)
Black1.5%(688)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(1,852)
Asian7.8%(3,497)
Diversity Score31.2%(14,074)
31
+42%since 1990
from 22 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

47.4%
+10.8 ptssince 1990
from 36.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.4%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 91.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
14.4%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 8.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.9 min
−39%since 1990
from 23.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 45,054 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Kirkland, Washington?

The typical household in Kirkland, Washington earns about $60,332 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 $266,400, and the typical rent is about $972 a month.

How educated are people in Kirkland, Washington?

About 47.4% 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 5.3% of people in Kirkland, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kirkland, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Kirkland, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,002 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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