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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

North Yelm

Washington · 2,042 residents · 3.306 sq mi
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North Yelm has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,389. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 751 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $66,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,042
−27%vs 2000
vs 2,793 in 2000
1990 – 2024
618 / sq mi
−27%vs 2000
vs 845 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.9
−2%vs 2000
vs 34.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024North Yelm
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,389
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $36,833 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,431
−36%vs 2000
vs $17,765 in 2000
US average: $14,340
10.8%
−4.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$66,800
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $94,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$463
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $716 in 2000
US average: $450
78.8%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.1% in 2000
21.2% rent
2.6
+2%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(2,440)
Black1%(27)
Hispanic / Latino4%(112)
Asian1.5%(41)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.3%(456)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94%(1,920)
Black0.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(104)
Asian0.9%(18)
Other4.7%(96)
Diversity Score24.4%(498)
24
+49%vs 2000
vs 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.1%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
70.5%
−4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.5%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

33.5 min
+3%vs 2000
vs 32.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in North Yelm, Washington?

North Yelm, Washington has about 2,042 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in North Yelm, Washington?

The typical household in North Yelm, Washington earns about $25,389 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Yelm, Washington expensive?

In North Yelm, Washington, the median home is worth about $66,800, and the typical rent is about $463 a month.

How educated are people in North Yelm, Washington?

About 9.1% of adults age 25 and over in North Yelm, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Yelm, Washington?

About 10.8% of people in North Yelm, 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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