CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 16.02
Washington · Yakima County · 9,493 residents · 7.902 sq mi
Notable rankings
#5highest population in WA#710 US9,493#242lowest short commute in WA19.3 min#320lowest low rent in WA$1,194#322lowest low home value in WA$372,900TRACT SHAPE · Yakima County, WA
The short version
Census Tract 16.02 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $82,283. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $372,900. At a median age of 34.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
9,493
+12%since 2020
from 8,507 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,201 / sq mi
+12%since 2020
from 1,077 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
34.7
−12%since 2020
from 39.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20249K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$82,283
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $71,000 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,446
Unchangedsince 2020
from $39,532 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 48.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
−12%since 2020
from 0.463 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade8.4%
Information7.8%
Transportation & warehousing5%
Wholesale trade4.9%
Finance & insurance4.8%
Other services4.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
Public administration2.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
Construction2.1%
Education & health services2.1%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$372,900
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $241,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,194
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $916 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 66.5% in 2020
39.0% rent
Vacancy rate
4.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 21.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.5%
+14.3 ptssince 2020
from 29.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
+33%since 2020
from 3.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.5%(5,825)
Black1.2%(105)
Hispanic / Latino26.6%(2,261)
Asian2.5%(211)
Other1.2%(105)
Diversity Score57.4%(4,887)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.1%(5,615)
Black1.7%(157)
Hispanic / Latino29.8%(2,831)
Asian3.8%(364)
Other5.5%(526)
Diversity Score69.5%(6,602)
Diversity Score
70
+21%since 2020
from 57 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 34.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.1%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 91.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.3 min
+13%since 2020
from 17.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 84.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 61.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 21.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.1%
−15.2 ptssince 2020
from 58.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 48.8% in 2020
Female
48.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 51.2% in 2020
Foreign born
12.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 90.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 82.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 9,493 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $82,283 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $372,900, and the typical rent is about $1,194 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 27.8% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 14.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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