Yakima, WA

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2022 Population

96,764

0.517% 1-year growth

US Senator

Patty Murray

Democratic Party

US Senator

Maria Cantwell

Democratic Party

2022 Median Age

33.9

0.893% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

19.1%

8.44% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$55,734

9.99% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$243,300

17.8% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

39,178

0.747% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Yakima, WA had a population of 96.8k people with a median age of 33.9 and a median household income of $55,734. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Yakima, WA grew from 96,266 to 96,764, a 0.517% increase and its median household income grew from $50,673 to $55,734, a 9.99% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Yakima, WA are White (Non-Hispanic) (45.2%), Other (Hispanic) (19.5%), White (Hispanic) (13.6%), Two+ (Hispanic) (13.1%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.38%).

None of the households in Yakima, WA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

88.4% of the residents in Yakima, WA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Yakima, WA are Yakima Valley College (1,136 degrees awarded in 2022), Perry Technical Institute (461 degrees), and Elite Cosmetology, Barber & Spa Academy (112 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Yakima, WA was $243,300, and the homeownership rate was 53.1%.

Most people in Yakima, WA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Yakima, WA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Yakima, WA is home to a population of 96.8k people, from which 88.4% are citizens. As of 2022, 17.2% of Yakima, WA residents were born outside of the country (16.6k people).

In 2022, there were 2.32 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (43.8k people) in Yakima, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 18.8k Other (Hispanic) and 13.2k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

88.4%

2022 Citizenship

88.8%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 88.4% of Yakima, WA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Yakima, WA was 88.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Yakima, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Yakima, WA

White (Non-Hispanic)
43.8k ± 1.43k
Other (Hispanic)
18.8k ± 1.79k
White (Hispanic)
13.2k ± 2.23k

47.1%

Hispanic Population

45.6k people

47.1% of the people in Yakima, WA are hispanic (45.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Yakima, WA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Washington.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
244,390 ± 11,943 people
India
101,527 ± 7,771 people
China
86,360 ± 7,174 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Washington was Mexico, the natal country of 244,390 Washington residents, followed by India with 101,527 and China with 86,360.

Foreign-Born Population

17.2%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

16.6k people

16.8%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

16.2k people

As of 2022, 17.2% of Yakima, WA residents (16.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Yakima, WA was 16.8%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Yakima, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,413 ± 227
Gulf War (1990s)
533 ± 211
Gulf War (2001-)
398 ± 151

Yakima, WA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.65 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Yakima, WA employs 39.2k people. The largest industries in Yakima, WA are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,275 people), Retail Trade (4,906 people), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (4,315 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($82,276), Public Administration ($64,808), and Educational Services ($52,957).

Males in Washington have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $73,054. The income inequality in Washington (measured using the Gini index) is 0.47, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

39.2k

2022 Value

± 1,739

−0.747%

1 Year decline

± 6.38%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Yakima, WA declined at a rate of −0.747%, from 39.5k employees to 39.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Yakima, WA, are Material Moving Occupations (3,914 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,727 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (3,542 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Yakima, WA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Washington (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

39.2k

2022 Value

± 1,739

−0.747%

1 Year decline

± 6.38%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Yakima, WA declined at a rate of −0.747%, from 39.5k employees to 39.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Yakima, WA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,275 people), Retail Trade (4,906 people), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (4,315 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Yakima, WA, though some of these residents may live in Yakima, WA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$39,683

Median earning men ± $2,003

$32,989

Median earning women ± $1,225

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($111,106), Public Administration ($70,083), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($64,824).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($52,155), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($40,056), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($36,852).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

3.62%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 3.58M people employed in Washington. This represents a 3.62% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.3%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Washington.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 58% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.97%).

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing the state of Washington. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Yakima, WA. Showing the available data for Washington.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (58%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (38.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.97%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 58% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.97%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Washington for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Washington

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Patty Murray

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 1993

Maria Cantwell

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing Washington.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Washington over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Washington

Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Washington have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Yakima, WA awarded 1,709 degrees. The student population of Yakima, WA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,703 male students and 2,579 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Yakima, WA are Hispanic or Latino (1,014 and 59.8%), followed by White (524 and 30.9%), Two or More Races (53 and 3.13%), and Unknown (53 and 3.13%).

The largest universities in Yakima, WA by number of degrees awarded are Yakima Valley College (1,136 and 66.5%), Perry Technical Institute (461 and 27%), and Elite Cosmetology, Barber & Spa Academy (112 and 6.55%).

The most popular majors in Yakima, WA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (427 and 25%), Medical Office Assistant (162 and 9.48%), and Early Childhood Education & Teaching (114 and 6.67%).

The median tuition cost in Yakima, WA for a public four year colleges is $4,458 for in-state students and $4,948 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 4,282 students enrolled in Yakima, WA, 39.8% men and 60.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 2,503 records, of which 62% were women and 38% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
427 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
55 degrees awarded
Communications Systems Installation & Repair Technology
39 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Yakima, WA was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 427 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Yakima, WA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Yakima Valley College
1,136 degrees awarded
Perry Technical Institute
461 degrees awarded
Elite Cosmetology, Barber & Spa Academy
112 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Yakima Valley College with 1,136 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 672 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Yakima, WA, which is 0.648 times less than the 1,037 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 1,014 degrees mean that there were 1.94 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 524 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($4,458) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($540) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($942) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.975% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.954% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.41M), Some college (1.4M), and Bachelors Degree (1.33M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Yakima, WA was $243,300 in 2022, which is 0.863 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $206,600 to $243,300, a 17.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Yakima, WA is 53.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Yakima, WA have an average commute time of 17.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Yakima, WA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Yakima, WA is $55,734. In 2022, the place with the highest median household income in Yakima, WA was Census Tract 17.02 with a value of $94,082, followed by Census Tract 34 and Census Tract 8, with respective values of $86,953 and $84,045.

Housing

Property

$243,300

Median Property Value 2022

±$8,890

$18,494

Median Property Taxes

±$1,162

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Yakima, WA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Yakima, WA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

53.1%

Homeownership

2022

65.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 53.1% of the housing units in Yakima, WA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 54%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Yakima, WA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 17.02
Census Tract 34
Census Tract 8

In 2022, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Yakima, WA was Census Tract 17.02 with a value of $94,082, followed by Census Tract 34 and Census Tract 8, with respective values of $86,953 and $84,045.

The following map shows all of the places in Yakima, WA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$55,734

Median Household Income

± $3,011

34.8k

Number of Households

± 1,627

In 2022, the median household income of the 34.8k households in Yakima, WA grew to $55,734 from the previous year's value of $50,673.

The following chart displays the households in Yakima, WA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Yakima, WA is from Washington.

0.47

2022 Wage GINI in Washington

0.468

2021 Wage GINI in Washington

In 2022, the income inequality in Washington was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.285% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Washington was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Washington in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Washington across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (79.4%)
Carpooled (11.7%)
Worked At Home (5.35%)

In 2022, 79.4% of workers in Yakima, WA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.7%) and those who worked at home (5.35%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

17.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Yakima, WA have a shorter commute time (17.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.13% of the workforce in Yakima, WA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Yakima, WA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Yakima, WA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Yakima, WA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

19.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Yakima, WA (18.1k out of 94.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 6 - 11, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Yakima, WA is Hispanic, followed by White and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

87.5% of the population of Yakima, WA has health coverage, with 34.4% on employee plans, 32.7% on Medicaid, 10.5% on Medicare, 9.2% on non-group plans, and 0.72% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Yakima County, WA see 1425 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.65% decrease from the previous year (1479 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1407 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 284 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,425 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Yakima County, WA

Primary care physicians in Yakima County, WA see an average of 1,425 patients per year. This represents a 3.65% decrease from the previous year (1,479 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Yakima County, WA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29.8% under 18 years, 22% between 18 and 34 years, 32.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

12.5%

Uninsured

34.4%

Employer Coverage

32.7%

Medicaid

10.5%

Medicare

9.2%

Non-Group

0.72%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Yakima, WA grew by 0.246% from 12.4% to 12.5%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Yakima, WA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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