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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Ritzville

Washington · 1,725 residents · 2.203 sq mi
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Ritzville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,528. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $33,600. With a median age of 42.8, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 28% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,725
−1%vs 2000
vs 1,736 in 2000
1990 – 2025
783 / sq mi
−1%vs 2000
vs 788 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
42.8
−7%vs 2000
vs 46.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Ritzville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,528
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,560 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,300
−33%vs 2000
vs $18,308 in 2000
US average: $14,340
11.7%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$33,600
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $76,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$281
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $400 in 2000
US average: $450
70.4%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.7% in 2000
29.6% rent
1.5
−37%vs 2000
vs 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(1,687)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(37)
Asian0.5%(8)
Other1.7%(30)
Diversity Score10.3%(178)
10
+26%vs 2000
vs 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.7%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
73.1%
−11.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.1%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 4.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.9 min
+28%vs 2000
vs 12.4 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 Ritzville, Washington?

Ritzville, Washington has about 1,725 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Ritzville, Washington?

The typical household in Ritzville, Washington earns about $22,528 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 $33,600, and the typical rent is about $281 a month.

How educated are people in Ritzville, Washington?

About 13.7% 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 11.7% of people in Ritzville, 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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