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98908

Yakima, WA

Total Population
38,671
Median Household Income
$77,767
Median Home Value
$329,200
Median Rent
$1,174

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$77,767
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$329,200
100.6% above state median
Rent
$1,174
100% above state median
Median Age
39.8 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Yakima, WA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

31.4% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$77,767
+3.5% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-52,069,934
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.62 people

Total Households
14,681
Family Households
53.7%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
26.6%
#2 Industry
Manufacturing
16.8%
#3 Industry
Finance
13.6%
Total Employed Residents:9,792

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
4.1%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
2.2%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
0.8%
122 workers
Public Transit
0.3%
44 workers
Total Commuting Workers:15,489
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
94.5%
16,914 employed
Labor Force
17,905
991 unemployed
Median Age
39.8 years
Per Capita Income
$36,443
Poverty Rate
9.5%

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