Kittitas is a city located in Kittitas County Washington. Kittitas has a 2024 population of 1,437. Kittitas is currently declining at a rate of -0.14% annually and its population has decreased by -0.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,444 in 2020.
The average household income in Kittitas is $75,805 with a poverty rate of 19.52%. The median age in Kittitas is 40.8 years: 38.9 years for males, and 45.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kittitas was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 886 | 69.16% |
| Other race | 177 | 13.82% |
| Two or more races | 169 | 13.19% |
| Black or African American | 36 | 2.81% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.31% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 661 | 1.94 | 67.6 | 32.4 |
| Non Family | 266 | 1.06 | 55.6 | 44.4 |
| Married | 244 | 2.79 | 92.2 | 7.8 |
| Female | 86 | 2.45 | 32.6 | 67.4 |
| Male | 65 | 1.66 | 70.8 | 29.2 |
2.52
Average Family Size
1.94
Average Household Size
67.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 75 | 8.26% |
| Associates Degree | 52 | 5.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 225 | 24.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 50 | 5.51% |
| High School Graduate | 301 | 33.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38 | 4.19% |
| Some College | 167 | 18.39% |
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 | 641 | 544 | 249 |
| Hispanic | 206 | 190 | 26 |
| Other Race | 132 | 116 | 14 |
| 2+ Races | 54 | 54 | 0 |
| Black | 36 | 36 | 0 |
| Asian | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Islander | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 38.85%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $87,788 | $106,538 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,875 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $39,191 | $60,703 | $27,021 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $48,750 | $61,406 | $26,968 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$48,750
Average Earnings
$61,406
Average Male
$26,968
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.42% of Kittitas residents speak only English, while 10.58% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.85% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 395 | 173 | 43.8% |
| Other | 177 | 114 | 64.41% |
| Multiple | 169 | 59 | 34.91% |
| White | 802 | 41 | 5.11% |
| Black | 36 | 36 | 100% |
19.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.68%
Male Poverty Rate
19.29%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kittitas is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kittitas is White, with 5.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.81%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.34%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 30.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.32% |
| High School | 10.96% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.09% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 17.43% |
| Male Unemployed | 16.67% |
| Male Employed | 2.99% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,750 | $80,154 |
| Households | $57,063 | $75,805 |
| Married Families | $74,722 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,333 | $69,023 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.4%
Male Marriage Rate
56.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
179
Number of Veterans
176
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 54 |
| Vietnam | 43 |
| First Gulf War | 34 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 59 |
| 55 to 64 | 39 |
| 35 to 54 | 35 |
| 75+ | 26 |
| 18 to 34 | 20 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 169 | 23.21% |
| Hispanic | 30 | 13.51% |
| Other Race | 10 | 8.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.15%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.2%
Labor Force Participation
56%
Employment Rate
3.9%
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
62.45%
Born in Kittitas
94.46%
Native Born
5.54%
Foreign Born
2.26%
Non Citizen
3.28%
Naturalized
94.46% of Kittitas residents were born in the United States, with 62.45% having been born in Washington. 2.26% 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 | 1,428 | -2 | -0.14% |
| 2028 | 1,430 | -2 | -0.14% |
| 2027 | 1,432 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2026 | 1,433 | -2 | -0.14% |
| 2025 | 1,435 | -2 | -0.14% |
| 2024 | 1,437 | -2 | -0.14% |
| 2023 | 1,439 | -10 | -0.69% |
| 2022 | 1,449 | -10 | -0.69% |
| 2021 | 1,459 | 15 | 1.04% |
| 2020 | 1,444 | -53 | -3.54% |
| 2019 | 1,497 | -10 | -0.66% |
| 2018 | 1,507 | 14 | 0.94% |
| 2017 | 1,493 | 30 | 2.05% |
| 2016 | 1,463 | 38 | 2.67% |
| 2015 | 1,425 | 15 | 1.06% |
| 2014 | 1,410 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 1,410 | -3 | -0.21% |
| 2012 | 1,413 | 9 | 0.64% |
| 2011 | 1,404 | 39 | 2.86% |
| 2010 | 1,365 | 0 | 0% |