Yakima County's estimated 2025 population is 255,891 with a growth rate of -0.15% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Yakima County is the 8th largest county in Washington. The 2010 population was 244,249 and has seen a growth of 4.77% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Yakima County includes 52.84% White, 18.87% other race, 3.39% Native American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 135,600 | 52.84% |
| Two or more races | 57,678 | 22.48% |
| Other race | 48,420 | 18.87% |
| Native American | 8,691 | 3.39% |
| Asian | 2,989 | 1.16% |
| Black or African American | 2,094 | 0.82% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1,133 | 0.44% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Yakima County's average per capita income is $41,041. Household income levels show a median of $68,015. The poverty rate stands at 15.42%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $91,651 | $111,955 |
| Families | $76,662 | $94,881 |
| Households | $68,015 | $85,476 |
| Non Families | $39,082 | $53,353 |
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