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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Union Gap

Washington · 5,621 residents · 5.577 sq mi
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Union Gap has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,676. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 87% since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $72,800. Households here earn about 33% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,621
+87%since 1990
from 3,012 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,008 / sq mi
+87%since 1990
from 540 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.3
−6%since 1990
from 35.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Union Gap
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,676
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,639 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,102
+31%since 1990
from $9,983 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.0%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 18.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$72,800
+38%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$558
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $363 in 1990
US average: $602
63.1%
−5.2 ptssince 1990
from 68.3% in 1990
36.9% rent
2.4
+22%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(2,473)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino17%(513)
Asian1.9%(56)
Diversity Score58.5%(1,762)
2000
White, non-Hispanic65.2%(3,667)
Black0.4%(23)
Hispanic / Latino29.6%(1,662)
Asian0.5%(29)
Diversity Score55%(3,093)
55
−6%since 1990
from 58 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.8%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 6.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
54.6%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 55.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 1.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.4 min
−28%since 1990
from 17.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Union Gap, Washington?

Union Gap, Washington has about 5,621 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Union Gap, Washington?

The typical household in Union Gap, Washington earns about $30,676 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Union Gap, Washington expensive?

In Union Gap, Washington, the median home is worth about $72,800, and the typical rent is about $558 a month.

How educated are people in Union Gap, Washington?

About 5.8% of adults age 25 and over in Union Gap, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Union Gap, Washington?

About 18.0% of people in Union Gap, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Union Gap, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Union Gap, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,609 residents, a change of about 87 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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