Yakima, Washington

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
96,764
Population
$55,734
Median Income
$243,300
Home Value
33.9
Median Age

Demographics

Yakima has a population of 96,764 with a median age of 33.9. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
58.9%
Hispanic
47.1%
Black
1.3%
Asian
1.3%
Demographic Value
Total Population96,764
Median Age33.9
White58.9%
Black or African American1.3%
Asian1.3%
Hispanic or Latino47.1%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Yakima is $55,734, which is 25.8% below the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $27,253. The poverty rate is 19.1%.

$55,734
Median Household Income
$27,253
Per Capita Income
19.1%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Yakima is 8.1%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Yakima, 77.2% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (6.8% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
77.2%
Bachelor's+
19.3%
Graduate+
6.8%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher77.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher19.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree6.8%

Housing

The median home value in Yakima is $243,300, below the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $1,014. The homeownership rate is 53.1%.

$243,300
Median Home Value
$1,014/mo
Median Rent
53.1%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$243,300
Median Monthly Rent$1,014
Homeownership Rate53.1%
Vacancy Rate4.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Yakima, Washington?
The population of Yakima, Washington is 96,764 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Yakima, Washington?
The median household income in Yakima, Washington is $55,734. This is 25.8% below the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Yakima, Washington?
The median home value in Yakima, Washington is $243,300. The median monthly rent is $1,014.
What percentage of people in Yakima have a college degree?
In Yakima, Washington, 19.3% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 77.2% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Yakima, Washington an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Yakima, Washington is 4.4x (median home value $243,300 vs. median income $55,734), making it moderately affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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