Yakima County, Washington
County
Overview
- County Name
- Yakima County
- State
- Washington
- FIPS Code
- 53077
- State FIPS
- 53
- County FIPS
- 077
Geography
- Land Area
- 4294.51 sq mi
- Water Area
- 15.90 sq mi
- Total Area
- 4310.42 sq mi
- Latitude
- 46.456558
- Longitude
- -120.740145
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 225,843
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 153,356
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 120,965 | 53.6% |
| Hispanic | 104,875 | 46.4% |
| White | 102,942 | 45.6% |
| Black | 1,535 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 2,383 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6,008 | 2.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 643 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 1,075 | 0.5% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 97,498 | 63.6% |
| Hispanic | 55,859 | 36.4% |
| White | 84,846 | 55.3% |
| Black | 2,075 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 2,557 | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6,932 | 4.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 307 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 846 | 0.6% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 257,152
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $72,083
- Poverty Rate
- 15.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 39,240
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 120,276 | 46.8% |
| Black | 1,804 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 3,182 | 1.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 131,088
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 70,059 | 53.4% |
| Republican | 43,810 | 33.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 17,219 | 13.1% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 61,950 | 47.3% |
| Female | 69,114 | 52.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 75,060 | 57.3% |
| Hispanic | 43,629 | 33.3% |
| Black | 206 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 1,374 | 1.0% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 62,341
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 47.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 46,204 | 61.6% |
| Hispanic | 9,843 | 22.6% |
| Black | 74 | 35.9% |
| Asian | 606 | 44.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 29,799 | 48.1% |
| Female | 32,536 | 47.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 38,175 (24.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 30,258 (18.3%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 92,432
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $297,577
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,159
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 78.6%
- Public Transit
- 0.3%
- Work From Home
- 7.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.