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Ritzville

Washington · 1,767 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 $46,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $121,500. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 40% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,767
+2%since 2000
from 1,736 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
802 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 788 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.2
−2%since 2000
from 46.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Ritzville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,500
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,560 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,985
+42%since 2000
from $18,308 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.8%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,500
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$735
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
31.4% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+11%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(1,490)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(126)
Asian0.7%(13)
Other2.8%(49)
Diversity Score26.3%(464)
Diversity Score
26
+221%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
+24%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−12.7 ptssince 2011
from 15.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 57.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.3%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.4%
−71.8 ptssince 2013
from 80.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ritzville, Washington?

Ritzville, Washington has about 1,767 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ritzville, Washington?

The typical household in Ritzville, Washington earns about $46,500 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 $121,500, and the typical rent is about $735 a month.

How educated are people in Ritzville, Washington?

About 22.4% 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 13.3% 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 42 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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