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 $66,592 with a poverty rate of 17.42%. The median age in Sunnyside is 27.2 years: 24.9 years for males, and 28.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sunnyside was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,691 | 40.98% |
| Two or more races | 5,839 | 35.76% |
| Other race | 3,353 | 20.53% |
| Native American | 279 | 1.71% |
| Asian | 108 | 0.66% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 59 | 0.36% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,416 | 3.64 | 59.8 | 40.2 |
| Married | 1,945 | 4.74 | 80.3 | 19.7 |
| Non Family | 1,228 | 1.26 | 37.1 | 62.9 |
| Female | 920 | 3.8 | 52.2 | 47.8 |
| Male | 323 | 5.69 | 44.3 | 55.7 |
4.39
Average Family Size
3.64
Average Household Size
59.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,113 | 12.96% |
| Associates Degree | 371 | 4.32% |
| Bachelors Degree | 411 | 4.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 359 | 4.18% |
| High School Graduate | 2,618 | 30.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,764 | 32.19% |
| Some College | 950 | 11.06% |
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 | 6,847 | 3,434 | 517 |
| 2+ Races | 2,655 | 1,404 | 171 |
| Other Race | 1,907 | 1,066 | 174 |
| White | 1,558 | 1,141 | 202 |
| Native American | 158 | 73 | 24 |
| Asian | 63 | 28 | 15 |
| Islander | 20 | 20 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 23.81%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,675 | $0 | $51,415 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,500 | $0 | $66,994 |
| High School Graduate | $34,247 | $38,023 | $30,673 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,008 | $32,045 | $19,714 |
| Overall | $32,142 | $34,876 | $29,108 |
| Some College | $36,840 | $0 | $31,288 |
$32,142
Average Earnings
$34,876
Average Male
$29,108
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
28.58% of Sunnyside residents speak only English, while 71.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 70.88% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 14,033 | 2,447 | 17.44% |
| Multiple | 5,788 | 1,239 | 21.41% |
| Other | 3,330 | 565 | 16.97% |
| White | 1,842 | 303 | 16.45% |
| Islander | 59 | 39 | 66.1% |
| Native | 269 | 32 | 11.9% |
17.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.13%
Male Poverty Rate
19.79%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sunnyside is Islander, with 66.1% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sunnyside is Native, with 11.9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.35%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.29%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 19.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.63% |
| Some College | 12.54% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.1% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 28.13% |
| Female Unemployed | 24.05% |
| Female Employed | 7.84% |
| Male Employed | 6.85% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,403 | $70,731 |
| Households | $53,350 | $66,592 |
| Married Families | $68,006 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,083 | $37,975 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.1%
Male Marriage Rate
40.5%
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
276
Number of Veterans
249
Male Veterans
27
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| World War II | 135 |
| Vietnam | 59 |
| First Gulf War | 15 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 149 |
| 55 to 64 | 56 |
| 65 to 74 | 56 |
| 35 to 54 | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 193 | 4.61% |
| Hispanic | 61 | 0.76% |
| 2+ Races | 56 | 1.74% |
| Other Race | 27 | 1.28% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.83%
Veteran Poverty Rate
69.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.3%
Labor Force Participation
55.7%
Employment Rate
10.2%
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
56.07%
Born in Sunnyside
68.75%
Native Born
31.25%
Foreign Born
23.61%
Non Citizen
7.64%
Naturalized
68.75% of Sunnyside residents were born in the United States, with 56.07% having been born in Washington. 23.61% 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% |