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Kirkland

Washington · 92,175 residents · 17.806 sq mi
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Kirkland is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $116,595. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 47,121 residents. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $724,700. Poverty is rare here, at 6.4% of residents. Households here earn about 51% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 81%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
92,175
+105%since 2000
from 45,054 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,177 / sq mi
+105%since 2000
from 2,530 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.9
+5%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
35K51K66K82K98K1990201020202024Kirkland
202493K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$116,595
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,332 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$64,268
+65%since 2000
from $38,903 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
69.0%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$724,700
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $266,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,894
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $972 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 57.0% in 2000
40.3% rent
Afford Score
6.2
+41%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.8%(58,847)
Black2%(1,842)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(7,284)
Asian17.8%(16,387)
Other6.2%(5,700)
Diversity Score66.1%(60,947)
Diversity Score
66
+112%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.3%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 47.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 95.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
23.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+96%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 74.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
60.8%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
24.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−87.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kirkland, Washington?

Kirkland, Washington has about 92,175 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kirkland, Washington?

The typical household in Kirkland, Washington earns about $116,595 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 $724,700, and the typical rent is about $1,894 a month.

How educated are people in Kirkland, Washington?

About 62.3% 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 6.4% 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 52,123 residents, a change of about 130 percent over that period.

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

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