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Yakima

Washington · 96,968 residents · 27.86 sq mi
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Yakima has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,220. Population has grown 35% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $182,900. At a median age of 34.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 37% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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
96,968
+35%since 2000
from 71,845 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,481 / sq mi
+35%since 2000
from 2,579 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.6
+10%since 2000
from 31.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
51K63K76K89K101K1990201020202024Yakima
202497K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,220
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,475 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,061
+51%since 2000
from $15,920 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$182,900
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$879
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $526 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 53.2% in 2000
46.9% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+12%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.8%(42,928)
Black1.8%(1,308)
Hispanic / Latino33.7%(24,213)
Asian1.1%(792)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.6%(44,261)
2020
White, non-Hispanic43.5%(42,212)
Black1.2%(1,184)
Hispanic / Latino48.5%(46,992)
Asian1.4%(1,342)
Other5.3%(5,179)
Diversity Score71.5%(69,324)
Diversity Score
71
+16%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
+50%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 62.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.2%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
17.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.8%
−64.5 ptssince 2013
from 76.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Yakima, Washington?

Yakima, Washington has about 96,968 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Yakima, Washington?

The typical household in Yakima, Washington earns about $48,220 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Yakima, Washington expensive?

In Yakima, Washington, the median home is worth about $182,900, and the typical rent is about $879 a month.

How educated are people in Yakima, Washington?

About 19.3% of adults age 25 and over in Yakima, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Yakima, Washington?

About 19.2% of people in Yakima, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Yakima, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Yakima, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 42,137 residents, a change of about 77 percent over that period.

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

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