Yakima County, Washington
Yakima County is home to 257,152 people. 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Washington rate (9.9%). The median household income is $70,656.
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| Measure | Value | Washington | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 257,152 | 7,816,116 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $70,656 | $98,141 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 15.5% | 9.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 20.4% | 11.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 12.7% | 6.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.2% | 39.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $310,100 | $564,600 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,109 | $1,760 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 44.3% | 49.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 18.2% | 15.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 33.3 years | 38.3 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Benton County
- Grant County
- King County
- Kittitas County
- Klickitat County
- Lewis County
- Pierce County
- Skamania County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.