2023 ACS Census Data · Population 256,605
Yakima County is a large county in Washington with a population of 256,605. The median household income is $68,015, near the national median. The poverty rate is 15.4%, median home value is $281,100, and 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 22% below the national average.
Population
256,605
2023 estimate
Rank #277 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$68,015
Household
Rank #1197 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$281,100
Owner-occupied
Rank #582 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
18.9%
Adults 25+
Rank #2105 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
49.9%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
18.5%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
42.6%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
3.9%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
11% below Washington avg·5% above national avg
Poverty Rate
26% below Washington avg·3% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
11% above Washington avg·8% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$29,309
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
15.4%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
62.5%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
29% below Washington avg·34% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
11% below Washington avg·15% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
12% below Washington avg·14% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
1% above Washington avg·20% below national avg
Housing Units
91,647
Households
86,689
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.9
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,652
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
88.9%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
20 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
35% below Washington avg·22% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
15% below Washington avg·14% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
9.5%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
14.9%
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