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North Yelm

Washington · 2,906 residents · 3.306 sq mi
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North Yelm has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,361. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $159,100.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,906
+4%since 2000
from 2,793 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
879 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 845 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.5
+8%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024North Yelm
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,361
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,833 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,527
+32%since 2000
from $17,765 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.355
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance12.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical12.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing7.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,100
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,110
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $716 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
63.8%
−16.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
19.5% rent
Vacancy rate
3.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+23%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(2,381)
Black1.7%(49)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(205)
Asian2.5%(73)
Other4.2%(123)
Diversity Score35.6%(1,034)
Diversity Score
36
+118%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
50.5 min
+56%since 2000
from 32.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
3.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.2%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
23.8%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Yelm, Washington?

North Yelm, Washington has about 2,906 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Yelm, Washington earns about $50,361 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 $159,100, and the typical rent is about $1,110 a month.

How educated are people in North Yelm, Washington?

About 7.8% 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 13.2% of people in North Yelm, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Yelm, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, North Yelm, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 864 residents, a change of about 42 percent over that period.

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