Union Gap is a city located in Kittitas County Washington. Union Gap has a 2024 population of 6,402. Union Gap is currently declining at a rate of -0.57% annually and its population has decreased by -2.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,549 in 2020.
The average household income in Union Gap is $70,253 with a poverty rate of 12.8%. The median age in Union Gap is 32.7 years: 33 years for males, and 31.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Union Gap was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,830 | 43.46% |
| Two or more races | 1,615 | 24.8% |
| Other race | 1,445 | 22.19% |
| Native American | 355 | 5.45% |
| Asian | 266 | 4.09% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
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 | 2,135 | 3.02 | 64 | 36 |
| Married | 992 | 3.95 | 69.3 | 30.7 |
| Non Family | 642 | 1.12 | 56.2 | 43.8 |
| Female | 268 | 3.96 | 76.5 | 23.5 |
| Male | 233 | 3.22 | 48.5 | 51.5 |
3.63
Average Family Size
3.02
Average Household Size
64.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 656 | 16.96% |
| Associates Degree | 382 | 9.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 138 | 3.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 29 | 0.75% |
| High School Graduate | 1,369 | 35.38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 617 | 15.95% |
| Some College | 678 | 17.52% |
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 | 1,992 | 1,658 | 116 |
| Hispanic | 1,501 | 626 | 20 |
| Other Race | 641 | 194 | 20 |
| 2+ Races | 604 | 374 | 0 |
| Native American | 170 | 114 | 0 |
| Asian | 162 | 162 | 31 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 19.14%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $36,250 | $0 | $29,767 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $39,054 | $48,833 | $36,483 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,596 | $36,851 | $27,813 |
| Overall | $35,299 | $41,480 | $30,531 |
| Some College | $29,010 | $39,826 | $24,286 |
$35,299
Average Earnings
$41,480
Average Male
$30,531
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
48.3% of Union Gap residents speak only English, while 51.7% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 47.35% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,099 | 357 | 17.01% |
| Hispanic | 3,601 | 237 | 6.58% |
| Native | 336 | 197 | 58.63% |
| Other | 1,390 | 138 | 9.93% |
| Multiple | 1,615 | 114 | 7.06% |
12.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.79%
Male Poverty Rate
13.74%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Union Gap is Native, with 58.63% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Union Gap is Hispanic, with 6.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.03%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.43% |
| Some College | 14.02% |
| High School | 8.15% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 37.89% |
| Male Unemployed | 26.56% |
| Female Employed | 3.29% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,766 | $69,888 |
| Households | $58,958 | $70,253 |
| Married Families | $78,727 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,333 | $58,926 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.6%
Male Marriage Rate
37.6%
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
147
Number of Veterans
147
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 42 |
| First Gulf War | 32 |
| Korea | 22 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 72 |
| 65 to 74 | 40 |
| 35 to 54 | 32 |
| 55 to 64 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 114 | 4.6% |
| Hispanic | 33 | 1.45% |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 3.06% |
| Other Race | 1 | 0.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.02%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65%
Labor Force Participation
57.5%
Employment Rate
11.6%
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
59.13%
Born in Union Gap
78.77%
Native Born
21.23%
Foreign Born
13.48%
Non Citizen
7.74%
Naturalized
78.77% of Union Gap residents were born in the United States, with 59.13% having been born in Washington. 13.48% 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 | 6,218 | -37 | -0.59% |
| 2028 | 6,255 | -37 | -0.59% |
| 2027 | 6,292 | -36 | -0.57% |
| 2026 | 6,328 | -37 | -0.58% |
| 2025 | 6,365 | -37 | -0.58% |
| 2024 | 6,402 | -37 | -0.57% |
| 2023 | 6,439 | -40 | -0.62% |
| 2022 | 6,479 | -56 | -0.86% |
| 2021 | 6,535 | -14 | -0.21% |
| 2020 | 6,549 | 345 | 5.56% |
| 2019 | 6,204 | 51 | 0.83% |
| 2018 | 6,153 | 2 | 0.03% |
| 2017 | 6,151 | 2 | 0.03% |
| 2016 | 6,149 | 26 | 0.42% |
| 2015 | 6,123 | 7 | 0.11% |
| 2014 | 6,116 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 6,116 | -9 | -0.15% |
| 2012 | 6,125 | -14 | -0.23% |
| 2011 | 6,139 | 7 | 0.11% |
| 2010 | 6,132 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,621 | 2,501 | 80.16% |
| 1990 | 3,120 | -64 | -2.01% |
| 1980 | 3,184 | -3,034 | -48.79% |