Yakima County, Washington

Total Population: 256,605

County Seat: Yakima

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Median Home Value

$281,100

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$68,015

Across all households

Median Age

33.2 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

18.9%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Hispanic or Latino51.6%
White (Non-Hispanic)40.1%
Two or More Races3.1%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native2.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.1%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Other Race0.4%

Under 18 Years

29.3%

65 Years and Over

14.3%

Male

50.1%

Female

49.9%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

83.3%

No Health Insurance

13.0%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

76.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

18.9%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.7%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$68,015

Mean Household Income

$85,476

Per Capita Income

$29,309

Unemployment Rate (16+)

7.1%

In Labor Force (19–64)

77.6%

SNAP / Food Stamps

21.7%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$281,100

Median Rent

$1,068/mo

Total Housing Units

91,647

Owner-Occupied

62.4%

Renter-Occupied

37.6%

Vacancy Rate

5.4%

Married Couple Households

48.2%

Cohabiting Couple Households

9.8%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.3%

Female Householder, No Partner

24.7%

Average Household Size

2.91

Broadband Internet Access

88.9%

Housing Built Since 2010

8.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 53077.