Yakima is a city located in Yakima County Washington. Yakima has a 2024 population of 96,645. It is also the county seat of Yakima County. Yakima is currently declining at a rate of -0.11% annually and its population has decreased by -0.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 97,063 in 2020.
The average household income in Yakima is $77,920 with a poverty rate of 17.01%. The median age in Yakima is 34 years: 32.5 years for males, and 35.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Yakima was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51,622 | 53.32% |
| Two or more races | 21,034 | 21.73% |
| Other race | 18,779 | 19.4% |
| Native American | 1,589 | 1.64% |
| Asian | 1,524 | 1.57% |
| Black or African American | 1,475 | 1.52% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 787 | 0.81% |
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 | 35,485 | 2.66 | 53.5 | 46.5 |
| Married | 14,315 | 3.48 | 72 | 28 |
| Non Family | 12,903 | 1.22 | 42.3 | 57.7 |
| Female | 5,276 | 3.6 | 33.5 | 66.5 |
| Male | 2,991 | 3.3 | 48 | 52 |
3.33
Average Family Size
2.66
Average Household Size
53.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 6,082 | 9.98% |
| Associates Degree | 5,027 | 8.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 8,088 | 13.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,563 | 7.49% |
| High School Graduate | 16,760 | 27.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7,159 | 11.75% |
| Some College | 13,253 | 21.75% |
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 | 32,217 | 29,296 | 9,335 |
| Hispanic | 23,433 | 13,733 | 1,928 |
| 2+ Races | 10,788 | 7,229 | 1,286 |
| Other Race | 10,438 | 6,094 | 829 |
| Asian | 1,139 | 1,090 | 607 |
| Black | 1,040 | 959 | 233 |
| Native American | 937 | 484 | 107 |
| Islander | 401 | 401 | 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 53.29%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,618 | $71,013 | $53,202 |
| Graduate Degree | $91,477 | $104,231 | $81,205 |
| High School Graduate | $35,000 | $39,789 | $29,435 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,095 | $35,790 | $24,407 |
| Overall | $39,473 | $42,078 | $36,660 |
| Some College | $39,418 | $45,110 | $37,405 |
$39,473
Average Earnings
$42,078
Average Male
$36,660
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
61.17% of Yakima residents speak only English, while 38.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 36.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 45,293 | 10,139 | 22.39% |
| White | 41,248 | 4,535 | 10.99% |
| Multiple | 20,820 | 4,515 | 21.69% |
| Other | 18,352 | 4,040 | 22.01% |
| Native | 1,465 | 451 | 30.78% |
| Black | 1,444 | 166 | 11.5% |
| Asian | 1,491 | 68 | 4.56% |
| Islander | 787 | 48 | 6.1% |
17.01%
Overall Poverty Rate
16%
Male Poverty Rate
18.01%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Yakima is Native, with 30.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Yakima is Asian, with 4.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.98%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.52%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.59% |
| High School | 17.14% |
| Some College | 10.25% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.86% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 22.21% |
| Male Unemployed | 22.03% |
| Female Employed | 8.71% |
| Male Employed | 6.38% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,580 | $88,834 |
| Households | $59,228 | $77,920 |
| Married Families | $86,896 | $106,560 |
| Non Families | $37,714 | $51,724 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.6%
Male Marriage Rate
41.4%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
4,190
Number of Veterans
3,835
Male Veterans
355
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,636 |
| First Gulf War | 955 |
| Second Gulf War | 482 |
| Korea | 320 |
| World War II | 91 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 1,384 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,044 |
| 55 to 64 | 862 |
| 35 to 54 | 789 |
| 18 to 34 | 111 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,561 | 8.83% |
| Hispanic | 528 | 1.83% |
| 2+ Races | 248 | 1.88% |
| Other Race | 192 | 1.54% |
| Black | 99 | 8.88% |
| Asian | 62 | 4.92% |
| Native American | 28 | 2.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.74%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.68%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.2%
Labor Force Participation
55.3%
Employment Rate
8%
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
58.78%
Born in Yakima
82.59%
Native Born
17.41%
Foreign Born
11.81%
Non Citizen
5.6%
Naturalized
82.59% of Yakima residents were born in the United States, with 58.78% having been born in Washington. 11.81% 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 | 96,124 | -104 | -0.11% |
| 2028 | 96,228 | -104 | -0.11% |
| 2027 | 96,332 | -105 | -0.11% |
| 2026 | 96,437 | -104 | -0.11% |
| 2025 | 96,541 | -104 | -0.11% |
| 2024 | 96,645 | -105 | -0.11% |
| 2023 | 96,750 | -75 | -0.08% |
| 2022 | 96,825 | 31 | 0.03% |
| 2021 | 96,794 | -269 | -0.28% |
| 2020 | 97,063 | 3,204 | 3.41% |
| 2019 | 93,859 | 309 | 0.33% |
| 2018 | 93,550 | 91 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 93,459 | 38 | 0.04% |
| 2016 | 93,421 | 530 | 0.57% |
| 2015 | 92,891 | 148 | 0.16% |
| 2014 | 92,743 | 61 | 0.07% |
| 2013 | 92,682 | 46 | 0.05% |
| 2012 | 92,636 | 34 | 0.04% |
| 2011 | 92,602 | 955 | 1.04% |
| 2010 | 91,647 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 71,845 | 17,018 | 31.04% |
| 1990 | 54,827 | 5,001 | 10.04% |
| 1980 | 49,826 | 4,238 | 9.3% |
| 1970 | 45,588 | 2,304 | 5.32% |
| 1960 | 43,284 | 4,798 | 12.47% |
| 1950 | 38,486 | 11,265 | 41.38% |
| 1940 | 27,221 | 5,120 | 23.17% |
| 1930 | 22,101 | 3,562 | 19.21% |
| 1920 | 18,539 | 4,457 | 31.65% |
| 1910 | 14,082 | 10,928 | 346.48% |
| 1900 | 3,154 | -92,970 | -96.72% |