Kittitas County, Washington
WA · FIPS 53037 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 47,172 | — | #1,056 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $73,804 | -1.8% | #929 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 35.8 years | -8.0% | #2,905 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $497,400 | +76.4% | #141 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,341 | +15.3% | #372 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.4% | +14.1% | #1,834 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Kittitas County has a population of 47,172, making it the #1,056 most populous county in the US. The median age is 35.8 years, which is 8.0% below the national median.
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The median household income in Kittitas County is $73,804, ranking #929 out of 3,222 counties — 1.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.4% and unemployment stands at 6.3%.
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The median home value in Kittitas County is $497,400 (+76.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,341/mo and the homeownership rate is 61.5%.
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94.2% of residents in Kittitas County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.7% above the national rate.
About Kittitas County, Washington
Kittitas County, Washington has a total population of 47,172, making it the 1,056th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Kittitas County is 35.8 years, which is 8.0% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Kittitas County is $73,804, which ranks #929 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 1.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3%.
The median home value in Kittitas County is $497,400, 76.4% above the national median. Renters in Kittitas County pay a median gross rent of $1,341 per month. The homeownership rate is 61.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Kittitas County, 37.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 9.8% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.6 min.
Kittitas County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 79.3% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (10.5%) and Two or More Races (6.1%).
All data for Kittitas County, Washington comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.