Yakima County, WA — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$68,015
Per Capita Income
$29,309
Poverty Rate
15.4%
SNAP Recipients
21.7%
Gini Index
0.427
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K15.4%
$25K–$50K20.9%
$50K–$75K18.8%
$75K–$100K15.0%
$100K–$150K16.5%
$150K–$200K7.5%
$200K+5.9%
The median household income in Yakima County, WA is $68,015 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $29,309. 15.4% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 21.7% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.427 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).