CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 17.02
Washington · Yakima County · 7,250 residents · 31.889 sq mi
Notable rankings
#1lowest low rent burden in WA#63 US0.0%#68highest population in WA7,250#157lowest low rent in WA$989#208lowest young in WA32.3 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Yakima County, WA
The short version
Census Tract 17.02 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $99,905. Population has grown 19% since 2020. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $367,100. At a median age of 32.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 41% more than the Yakima County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
7,250
+19%since 2020
from 6,103 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
227 / sq mi
+19%since 2020
from 191 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
32.3
−12%since 2020
from 36.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$99,905
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $80,632 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,782
+22%since 2020
from $27,782 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 57.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.338
−1%since 2020
from 0.341 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.4%
Construction11.4%
Wholesale trade10.8%
Retail trade7.9%
Finance & insurance4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
Education & health services2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
Manufacturing0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$367,100
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $202,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$989
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,153 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 81.7% in 2020
19.4% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 23.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−19.7 ptssince 2020
from 19.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+46%since 2020
from 2.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic50%(3,054)
Black3%(184)
Hispanic / Latino42.3%(2,580)
Asian1%(58)
Other3.7%(227)
Diversity Score71.1%(4,337)
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.2%(3,932)
Black1%(70)
Hispanic / Latino44%(3,192)
Asian0.3%(23)
Other0.5%(33)
Diversity Score64%(4,639)
Diversity Score
64
−10%since 2020
from 71 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 21.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 82.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.0 min
+45%since 2020
from 17.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 81.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 67.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 32.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 55.3% in 2020
Female
47.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 44.7% in 2020
Foreign born
10.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 96.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
64.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 68.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
31.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 29.6% 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 7,250 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 $99,905 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 $367,100, and the typical rent is about $989 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 24.1% 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 8.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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