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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Zillah

Washington · 2,198 residents · 1.821 sq mi
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Zillah has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $38,214. Population has grown 15% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $113,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,198
+15%since 1990
from 1,911 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,207 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 1,049 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.9
+5%since 1990
from 31.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Zillah
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,214
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,903 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,415
+70%since 1990
from $9,633 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.8%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 14.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$113,800
+82%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$565
+39%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $309 in 1990
US average: $602
65.3%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 67.6% in 1990
34.7% rent
3.0
+44%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(1,592)
Black0.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino16.6%(318)
Asian0.4%(8)
Diversity Score56.4%(1,077)
2000
White, non-Hispanic66.5%(1,462)
Black0.5%(11)
Hispanic / Latino26.1%(573)
Asian0.7%(16)
Diversity Score52.5%(1,154)
52
−7%since 1990
from 56 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.1%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 11.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.3%
+8.0 ptssince 1990
from 67.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.3%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.9 min
−30%since 1990
from 17.0 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 Zillah, Washington?

Zillah, Washington has about 2,198 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Zillah, Washington?

The typical household in Zillah, Washington earns about $38,214 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Zillah, Washington expensive?

In Zillah, Washington, the median home is worth about $113,800, and the typical rent is about $565 a month.

How educated are people in Zillah, Washington?

About 17.1% of adults age 25 and over in Zillah, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Zillah, Washington?

About 13.8% of people in Zillah, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Zillah, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Zillah, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 287 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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