Ellensburg is a city located in Kittitas County Washington. Ellensburg has a 2024 population of 18,463. It is also the county seat of Kittitas County. Ellensburg is currently declining at a rate of -1.24% annually and its population has decreased by -4.76% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 19,385 in 2020.
The average household income in Ellensburg is $69,588 with a poverty rate of 20.98%. The median age in Ellensburg is 26.7 years: 26.6 years for males, and 26.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ellensburg was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,708 | 77.77% |
| Two or more races | 1,979 | 10.46% |
| Other race | 1,125 | 5.95% |
| Asian | 586 | 3.1% |
| Black or African American | 376 | 1.99% |
| Native American | 91 | 0.48% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 48 | 0.25% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,644 | 1.99 | 37.4 | 62.6 |
| Non Family | 5,009 | 1.41 | 25.1 | 74.9 |
| Married | 2,308 | 2.81 | 67.5 | 32.5 |
| Female | 1,013 | 2.82 | 33.2 | 66.8 |
| Male | 314 | 2.45 | 28 | 72 |
2.66
Average Family Size
1.99
Average Household Size
37.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 503 | 5.02% |
| Associates Degree | 1,011 | 10.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,260 | 22.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,874 | 18.7% |
| High School Graduate | 2,263 | 22.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 94 | 0.94% |
| Some College | 2,016 | 20.12% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,822 | 7,409 | 3,397 |
| Hispanic | 1,021 | 874 | 329 |
| 2+ Races | 845 | 824 | 378 |
| Other Race | 522 | 396 | 136 |
| Asian | 290 | 269 | 90 |
| Black | 168 | 168 | 2 |
| Native American | 61 | 61 | 0 |
| Islander | 35 | 35 | 27 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 77.14%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,664 | $51,736 | $45,447 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,423 | $82,969 | $67,407 |
| High School Graduate | $36,673 | $37,312 | $34,439 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $39,539 | $39,490 | $55,156 |
| Overall | $46,753 | $49,478 | $42,489 |
| Some College | $48,367 | $47,526 | $50,917 |
$46,753
Average Earnings
$49,478
Average Male
$42,489
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.15% of Ellensburg residents speak only English, while 8.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.71% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,019 | 2,666 | 20.48% |
| Hispanic | 2,154 | 397 | 18.43% |
| Multiple | 1,757 | 386 | 21.97% |
| Other | 985 | 138 | 14.01% |
| Black | 306 | 135 | 44.12% |
| Asian | 495 | 103 | 20.81% |
| Native | 69 | 32 | 46.38% |
| Islander | 29 | 2 | 6.9% |
20.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.61%
Male Poverty Rate
25%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ellensburg is Native, with 46.38% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ellensburg is Islander, with 6.9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.75%. Among those working part-time, it was 37.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.15%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.42% |
| Some College | 15.08% |
| High School | 14.61% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.74% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 50.2% |
| Male Unemployed | 45.74% |
| Female Employed | 17.2% |
| Male Employed | 10.54% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $90,444 | $99,936 |
| Households | $49,888 | $69,588 |
| Married Families | $104,132 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,927 | $43,759 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
30.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.9%
Male Marriage Rate
27.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,057
Number of Veterans
919
Male Veterans
138
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 309 |
| First Gulf War | 257 |
| Vietnam | 235 |
| Korea | 52 |
| World War II | 41 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 322 |
| 75+ | 287 |
| 55 to 64 | 214 |
| 18 to 34 | 156 |
| 65 to 74 | 78 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 882 | 6.95% |
| 2+ Races | 109 | 7.69% |
| Black | 50 | 13.4% |
| Hispanic | 41 | 2.36% |
| Native American | 15 | 19.48% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.21% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.55%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.4%
Labor Force Participation
61%
Employment Rate
7.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
62.9%
Born in Ellensburg
95.34%
Native Born
4.66%
Foreign Born
2.62%
Non Citizen
2.04%
Naturalized
95.34% of Ellensburg residents were born in the United States, with 62.9% having been born in Washington. 2.62% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 17,312 | -230 | -1.31% |
| 2028 | 17,542 | -230 | -1.29% |
| 2027 | 17,772 | -231 | -1.28% |
| 2026 | 18,003 | -230 | -1.26% |
| 2025 | 18,233 | -230 | -1.25% |
| 2024 | 18,463 | -231 | -1.24% |
| 2023 | 18,694 | 9 | 0.05% |
| 2022 | 18,685 | -30 | -0.16% |
| 2021 | 18,715 | -670 | -3.46% |
| 2020 | 19,385 | -1,695 | -8.04% |
| 2019 | 21,080 | 206 | 0.99% |
| 2018 | 20,874 | 661 | 3.27% |
| 2017 | 20,213 | 534 | 2.71% |
| 2016 | 19,679 | 768 | 4.06% |
| 2015 | 18,911 | 26 | 0.14% |
| 2014 | 18,885 | 445 | 2.41% |
| 2013 | 18,440 | 61 | 0.33% |
| 2012 | 18,379 | -143 | -0.77% |
| 2011 | 18,522 | 190 | 1.04% |
| 2010 | 18,332 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 15,414 | 3,053 | 24.7% |
| 1990 | 12,361 | 609 | 5.18% |
| 1980 | 11,752 | -1,816 | -13.38% |
| 1970 | 13,568 | 4,943 | 57.31% |
| 1960 | 8,625 | 195 | 2.31% |
| 1950 | 8,430 | 2,486 | 41.82% |
| 1940 | 5,944 | 1,323 | 28.63% |
| 1930 | 4,621 | 654 | 16.49% |
| 1920 | 3,967 | -242 | -5.75% |
| 1910 | 4,209 | 1,441 | 52.06% |
| 1890 | 2,768 | -14,544 | -84.01% |