Yakima County's estimated 2026 population is 259,399 with a growth rate of 0.08% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Yakima County is the 8th largest county in Washington. The 2010 population was 244,249 and has seen a growth of 6.2% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 33.3 years
Female: 34 years
Male: 32.7 years
There are 182,754 adults, (37,267 of whom are seniors) in Yakima County.
Female: 128,239 (49.9%)
Male: 128,913 (50.1%)
The racial composition of Yakima County includes 46.77% White, 20.94% other race, 3.16% Native American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 120,276 | 46.77% |
| Two or more races | 68,963 | 26.82% |
| Other race | 53,847 | 20.94% |
| Native American | 8,138 | 3.16% |
| Asian | 3,182 | 1.24% |
| Black or African American | 1,804 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 942 | 0.37% |
Yakima County's average per capita income is $42,561. Household income levels show a median of $70,656. The poverty rate stands at 15.46%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $96,523 | $116,276 |
| Families | $79,765 | $97,958 |
| Households | $70,656 | $88,451 |
| Non Families | $42,347 | $55,700 |
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