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Kirkland

Washington · 48,787 residents · 17.806 sq mi
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Kirkland is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $84,955. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 56% 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 $496,100. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents. Households here earn about 48% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
48,787
+8%since 2000
from 45,054 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,740 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 2,530 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.5
+4%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
35K51K66K82K98K1990201020202024Kirkland
202493K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,955
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,332 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,905
+31%since 2000
from $38,903 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
55.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services10.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food6.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$496,100
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $266,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,288
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $972 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.9%
−11.0 ptssince 2000
from 57.0% in 2000
42.9% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.8
+32%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic75.9%(37,024)
Black1.7%(805)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(3,085)
Asian11.2%(5,465)
Other3.4%(1,674)
Diversity Score48.5%(23,650)
Diversity Score
48
+55%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 47.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 95.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
19.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+62%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
7.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
55.8%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
18.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.2%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kirkland, Washington?

Kirkland, Washington has about 48,787 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kirkland, Washington?

The typical household in Kirkland, Washington earns about $84,955 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 $496,100, and the typical rent is about $1,288 a month.

How educated are people in Kirkland, Washington?

About 55.8% 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 5.5% 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 8,735 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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