Yakima County, Washington
WA · FIPS 53077 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 257,152 | — | #280 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $70,656 | -6.0% | #1,149 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 33.3 years | -14.4% | #3,066 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $310,100 | +10.0% | #578 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,109 | -4.6% | #702 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.5% | +22.7% | #2,034 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Yakima County has a population of 257,152, making it the #280 most populous county in the US. The median age is 33.3 years, which is 14.4% below the national median.
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The median household income in Yakima County is $70,656, ranking #1,149 out of 3,222 counties — 6.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.5% and unemployment stands at 7.3%.
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The median home value in Yakima County is $310,100 (+10.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,109/mo and the homeownership rate is 61.8%.
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87.3% of residents in Yakima County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.9% below the national rate.
About Yakima County, Washington
Yakima County, Washington has a total population of 257,152, making it the 280th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Yakima County is 33.3 years, which is 14.4% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Yakima County is $70,656, which ranks #1,149 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 6.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3%.
The median home value in Yakima County is $310,100, 10.0% above the national median. Renters in Yakima County pay a median gross rent of $1,109 per month. The homeownership rate is 61.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Yakima County, 19.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 43.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.3 min.
Yakima County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 52.4% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (39.4%) and Two or More Races (3.5%).
All data for Yakima 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.