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Ritzville

Washington · 1,709 residents (2025 est.) · 2.203 sq mi
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Ritzville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,442. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $227,000. Households here earn about 42% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,855
+7%since 2000
from 1,736 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
842 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 788 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.1
−13%since 2000
from 46.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,709 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Ritzville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,442
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,560 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,242
+71%since 2000
from $18,308 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.6%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
+11%since 2010
from 0.384 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$227,000
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,002
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
23.4% rent
Vacancy rate
16.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.1%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.7%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+71%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
66
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(1,638)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(41)
Asian0.6%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.2%(142)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(1,527)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(126)
Asian1.7%(31)
Other9.2%(171)
Diversity Score38.6%(716)
Diversity Score
39
+372%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.8%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.9%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+74%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−12.7 ptssince 2011
from 15.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 57.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
34.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.6%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2012
from 15.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.4%
−73.8 ptssince 2013
from 80.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.1%
+13.9 ptssince 2017
from 71.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2016
from 92.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2016
from 4.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ritzville, Washington?

Ritzville, Washington has about 1,855 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ritzville, Washington?

The typical household in Ritzville, Washington earns about $56,442 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ritzville, Washington expensive?

In Ritzville, Washington, the median home is worth about $227,000, and the typical rent is about $1,002 a month.

How educated are people in Ritzville, Washington?

About 26.8% of adults age 25 and over in Ritzville, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ritzville, Washington?

About 14.0% of people in Ritzville, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ritzville, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Ritzville, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 130 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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