Ellensburg, Washington Population 2022
Ellensburg is a city located in Kittitas County Washington. Ellensburg has a 2020 population of 18,764. It is also the county seat of Kittitas County. Ellensburg is currently growing at a rate of 0.26% annually and its population has increased by 0.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,666 in 2010.
The average household income in Ellensburg is $51,722 with a poverty rate of 28.01%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,052 per month, and the median house value is $235,800. The median age in Ellensburg is 23.5 years, 23.3 years for males, and 23.8 years for females.
Ellensburg Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ellensburgwas:
- White: 81.22%
- Two or more races: 6.97%
- Other race: 5.57%
- Black or African American: 2.12%
- Asian: 1.99%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 1.60%
- Native American: 0.53%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 40,990 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 41,554 | 564 | 1.36% |
| 2012 | 41,624 | 70 | 0.17% |
| 2013 | 41,828 | 204 | 0.49% |
| 2014 | 42,596 | 768 | 1.80% |
| 2015 | 43,095 | 499 | 1.16% |
| 2016 | 44,922 | 1,827 | 4.07% |
| 2017 | 46,176 | 1,254 | 2.72% |
| 2018 | 47,358 | 1,182 | 2.50% |
| 2019 | 47,935 | 577 | 1.20% |
| 2020 | 48,512 | 577 | 1.19% |
| 2021 | 49,089 | 577 | 1.18% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,796 | 81.22% |
| Black or African American | 438 | 2.12% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 110 | 0.53% |
| Asian | 412 | 1.99% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 330 | 1.60% |
| Some Other Race | 1,152 | 5.57% |
| Two or More Races | 1,441 | 6.97% |
Ellensburg Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,359 | 2.17 | 34 |
| Married | 2,298 | 3.09 | 65.3 |
| Male | 333 | 2.89 | 55.9 |
| Female | 636 | 2.53 | 42.9 |
| Non Family | 5,092 | 1.67 | 17.3 |
2.89
Average Family Size
2.17
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 250 | 2.52% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 528 | 5.32% |
| High School Graduate | 1,724 | 17.37% |
| Some College | 2,287 | 23.04% |
| Associates Degree | 888 | 8.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,388 | 24.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,861 | 18.75% |
Ellensburg Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 147 | 147 | 83 |
| 2+ Races | 552 | 529 | 260 |
| White | 8,079 | 7,613 | 3,639 |
| Hispanic | 927 | 659 | 238 |
| Islander | 162 | 162 | 33 |
| Native American | 74 | 74 | 12 |
| Black | 115 | 71 | 17 |
| Other Race | 400 | 214 | 35 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 56.46%.
$42,198
Average Earnings
$46,897
Average Male
$37,319
Average Female
Ellensburg Language by Age
Ellensburg Language
90.37% of Ellensburg residents speak only English, while 9.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.88% of the population.
Ellensburg Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 351 | 201 | 57.26% |
| Native | 89 | 50 | 56.18% |
| Multiple | 1,095 | 537 | 49.04% |
| Asian | 325 | 94 | 28.92% |
| White | 14,232 | 3,789 | 26.62% |
| Hispanic | 1,890 | 443 | 23.44% |
| Islander | 247 | 20 | 8.10% |
| Other | 192 | NaN% |
28.01%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.61%
Male Poverty Rate
33.19%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Ellensburg
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ellensburg is Black, with 57.26% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ellensburg is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.17%. Among those working part-time, it was 50.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.07%.
Ellensburg Marital Status
Marriage Rates
27.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.5%
Male Marriage Rate
24.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Ellensburg Married by Age and Sex
Ellensburg Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Ellensburg Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 811 | 5.58% |
| Black | 19 | 4.83% |
| Native American | 14 | 12.73% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 0.79% |
Ellensburg Veterans by Education
10.20%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
63.9%
Labor Force Participation
58.3%
Employment Rate
8.1%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
61.95%
Born in Ellensburg
94.01%
Native Born
5.99%
Foreign Born
3.77%
Non Citizen
2.22%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.01% of Ellensburg residents were born in the United States, with 61.95% having been born in Washington. 3.77% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 2,768 | 0.00% | |
| 1910 | 4,209 | 1,441 | 2.12% |
| 1920 | 3,967 | -242 | -0.59% |
| 1930 | 4,621 | 654 | 1.54% |
| 1940 | 5,944 | 1,323 | 2.55% |
| 1950 | 8,430 | 2,486 | 3.56% |
| 1960 | 8,625 | 195 | 0.23% |
| 1970 | 13,568 | 4,943 | 4.63% |
| 1980 | 11,752 | -1,816 | -1.43% |
| 1990 | 12,361 | 609 | 0.51% |
| 2000 | 15,414 | 3,053 | 2.23% |
| 2010 | 18,174 | 2,760 | 1.66% |
| 2011 | 18,223 | 49 | 0.27% |
| 2012 | 18,272 | 49 | 0.27% |
| 2013 | 18,321 | 49 | 0.27% |
| 2014 | 18,370 | 49 | 0.27% |
| 2015 | 18,419 | 49 | 0.27% |
| 2016 | 18,468 | 49 | 0.27% |
| 2017 | 18,517 | 49 | 0.27% |
| 2018 | 18,566 | 49 | 0.26% |
| 2019 | 18,615 | 49 | 0.26% |
| 2020 | 18,666 | 51 | 0.27% |
| 2021 | 18,715 | 49 | 0.26% |
| 2022 | 18,764 | 49 | 0.26% |