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Union Gap

Washington · 6,047 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 $35,067. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $98,200. At a median age of 32.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 39% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% 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

6,047
+8%since 2000
from 5,621 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,084 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,008 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
32.7
−2%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Union Gap
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,067
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,676 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$14,309
+9%since 2000
from $13,102 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
23.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.372
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing8.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$98,200
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$672
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $558 in 2000
US average: $853
36.4%
−26.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
38.7% rent
6.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
24.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
45.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
2.8
+18%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.2%(3,667)
Black0.4%(23)
Hispanic / Latino29.6%(1,662)
Asian0.5%(29)
Other0%
Diversity Score55%(3,093)
2010
White, non-Hispanic48.4%(2,925)
Black0.5%(28)
Hispanic / Latino47.2%(2,853)
Asian0.7%(42)
Other10.5%(637)
Diversity Score74.2%(4,485)
74
+35%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
61.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 54.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
2.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.6 min
+51%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
78.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
12.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
3.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
1.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
4.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

9.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
14.4%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

51.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
48.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
15.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
11.6%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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How many people live in Union Gap, Washington?

Union Gap, Washington has about 6,047 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Union Gap, Washington earns about $35,067 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 $98,200, and the typical rent is about $672 a month.

How educated are people in Union Gap, Washington?

About 4.6% 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 23.0% 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 3,035 residents, a change of about 101 percent over that period.

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

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