Sunnyside is a city located in Yakima County Washington. Sunnyside has a 2024 population of 16,219. Sunnyside is currently declining at a rate of -0.28% annually and its population has decreased by -1.09% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,398 in 2020.
The average household income in Sunnyside is $61,953 with a poverty rate of 13.58%. The median age in Sunnyside is 27.1 years: 26.8 years for males, and 27.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sunnyside was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,284 | 56.86% |
| Two or more races | 3,613 | 22.13% |
| Other race | 2,972 | 18.2% |
| Native American | 239 | 1.46% |
| Asian | 193 | 1.18% |
| Black or African American | 14 | 0.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.09% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,429 | 3.63 | 61 | 39 |
| Married | 2,085 | 4.65 | 76.1 | 23.9 |
| Non Family | 1,082 | 1.16 | 47.7 | 52.3 |
| Female | 860 | 3.67 | 46.7 | 53.3 |
| Male | 402 | 4.87 | 49.3 | 50.7 |
4.27
Average Family Size
3.63
Average Household Size
61.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,236 | 14.3% |
| Associates Degree | 380 | 4.4% |
| Bachelors Degree | 399 | 4.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 311 | 3.6% |
| High School Graduate | 2,555 | 29.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,796 | 32.35% |
| Some College | 965 | 11.17% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6,698 | 3,173 | 467 |
| 2+ Races | 1,911 | 1,046 | 123 |
| White | 1,770 | 1,327 | 208 |
| Other Race | 1,756 | 1,054 | 147 |
| Native American | 139 | 53 | 0 |
| Asian | 126 | 64 | 35 |
| Black | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Islander | 5 | 5 | 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 asian people with a rate of 27.78%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,753 | $103,321 | $48,970 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,665 | $79,881 | $64,055 |
| High School Graduate | $30,877 | $32,996 | $29,375 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,410 | $30,556 | $19,396 |
| Overall | $29,996 | $33,401 | $28,144 |
| Some College | $36,366 | $41,042 | $31,500 |
$29,996
Average Earnings
$33,401
Average Male
$28,144
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
26.53% of Sunnyside residents speak only English, while 73.47% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 72.43% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 13,989 | 1,887 | 13.49% |
| Multiple | 3,585 | 558 | 15.56% |
| White | 1,908 | 277 | 14.52% |
| Other | 2,950 | 275 | 9.32% |
| Native | 226 | 36 | 15.93% |
| Islander | 14 | 9 | 64.29% |
| Black | 5 | 5 | 100% |
13.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.03%
Male Poverty Rate
16.25%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sunnyside is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sunnyside is Other, with 9.32% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.6%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.51%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 16.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.3% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.79% |
| Some College | 4.26% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 10.2% |
| Female Employed | 6.73% |
| Male Employed | 5.43% |
| Male Unemployed | 0.74% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,438 | $68,224 |
| Households | $49,134 | $61,953 |
| Married Families | $62,458 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,802 | $34,587 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.8%
Male Marriage Rate
43.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
346
Number of Veterans
331
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| World War II | 135 |
| Vietnam | 85 |
| Second Gulf War | 54 |
| First Gulf War | 21 |
| Korea | 18 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 185 |
| 65 to 74 | 75 |
| 18 to 34 | 33 |
| 55 to 64 | 32 |
| 35 to 54 | 21 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 277 | 5.03% |
| Hispanic | 84 | 1.06% |
| Other Race | 37 | 1.83% |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 1.48% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
66.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.2%
Labor Force Participation
59.4%
Employment Rate
8.9%
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
55.37%
Born in Sunnyside
67.13%
Native Born
32.87%
Foreign Born
25.24%
Non Citizen
7.63%
Naturalized
67.13% of Sunnyside residents were born in the United States, with 55.37% having been born in Washington. 25.24% 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 | 15,996 | -44 | -0.27% |
| 2028 | 16,040 | -45 | -0.28% |
| 2027 | 16,085 | -45 | -0.28% |
| 2026 | 16,130 | -44 | -0.27% |
| 2025 | 16,174 | -45 | -0.28% |
| 2024 | 16,219 | -45 | -0.28% |
| 2023 | 16,264 | -15 | -0.09% |
| 2022 | 16,279 | -82 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 16,361 | -37 | -0.23% |
| 2020 | 16,398 | -461 | -2.73% |
| 2019 | 16,859 | 145 | 0.87% |
| 2018 | 16,714 | 163 | 0.98% |
| 2017 | 16,551 | 80 | 0.49% |
| 2016 | 16,471 | 178 | 1.09% |
| 2015 | 16,293 | 194 | 1.21% |
| 2014 | 16,099 | 20 | 0.12% |
| 2013 | 16,079 | 20 | 0.12% |
| 2012 | 16,059 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2011 | 16,060 | 74 | 0.46% |
| 2010 | 15,986 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 13,905 | 2,667 | 23.73% |
| 1990 | 11,238 | 2,013 | 21.82% |
| 1980 | 9,225 | 2,474 | 36.65% |
| 1970 | 6,751 | 543 | 8.75% |
| 1960 | 6,208 | 2,014 | 48.02% |
| 1950 | 4,194 | -11,802 | -73.78% |