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Ritzville

Washington · 1,673 residents · 2.203 sq mi
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Ritzville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,122. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $96,900. With a median age of 48.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 30% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,673
−4%since 2000
from 1,736 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
759 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 788 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.1
+5%since 2000
from 46.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Ritzville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,122
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,560 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,629
+13%since 2000
from $18,308 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.384
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services4.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,900
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$550
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.5%
−35.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
29.3% rent
Vacancy rate
17.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+3%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(1,533)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(95)
Asian0.5%(8)
Other6.4%(107)
Diversity Score27.7%(463)
Diversity Score
28
+238%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
+42%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
14.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
28.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.7%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.3%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ritzville, Washington?

Ritzville, Washington has about 1,673 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ritzville, Washington?

The typical household in Ritzville, Washington earns about $40,122 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 $96,900, and the typical rent is about $550 a month.

How educated are people in Ritzville, Washington?

About 17.1% 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 19.6% of people in Ritzville, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ritzville, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Ritzville, Washington has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 52 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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