Yakima County, WA — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
256,605
Male
128,666
50.1%
Female
127,939
49.9%
Median Age
33.2 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.9
Foreign Born
18.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher11.6%
High School or Higher29.5%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
3.9%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
14.5%
Married
37.4%
Yakima County, WA has a population of 256,605 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 33.2 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 52.8% of the population. 11.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 18.5% of residents are foreign-born.