North Yelm, Washington Population 2024

1,832

North Yelm is a city located in Thurston County Washington. North Yelm has a 2024 population of 1,832. North Yelm is currently declining at a rate of -20.62% annually and its population has decreased by -50.99% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,738 in 2020.

The average household income in North Yelm is $86,228 with a poverty rate of 3.68%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in North Yelm is 36.8 years, 35.8 years for males, and 42.9 years for females.

North Yelm Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of North Yelm was:

  • White: 87.04%
  • Two or more races: 10.05%
  • Native American: 1.44%
  • Asian: 1.08%
  • Other race: 0.39%
  • Black or African American: 0%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
Land Area (mi²)
3.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)
549.30/sq mi
Growth Since 2020
-50.99% (-1,906)
The current population of North Yelm, Washington is 1,832 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 3,738.

North Yelm, Washington Population 2024

Population by Race

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Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White2,42487.04%
Two or more races28010.05%
Native American401.44%
Asian301.08%
Other race110.39%
Black or African American00%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

White

Two or more races

Native American

Asian

Other race

Black or African American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

North Yelm Population by Race

North Yelm Population Pyramid 2024

North Yelm Median Age

36.8

Total

35.8

Male

42.9

Female

North Yelm Adults

There are 2,394 adults, (382 of whom are seniors) in North Yelm.

North Yelm Age Dependency

38.4

Age Dependency Ratio

19

Old Age Dependency Ratio

19.4

Child Dependency Ratio

North Yelm Sex Ratio

Female1,21043.45%
Male1,57556.55%

North Yelm Population by Age

North Yelm Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Household Type
Count
Average Size
Owner
Renter
All1,1572.4178.821.2
Non Family5231.4481.318.7
Married4363.4274.525.5
Female1192.921000
Male792.4754.445.6

3.04

Average Family Size

2.41

Average Household Size

78.8%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

North Yelm Households and Families

Male

Female

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Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

North Yelm Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

North Yelm Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

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The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 7.09%.

North Yelm Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

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$45,250

Average Earnings

$50,686

Average Male

$28,972

Average Female

North Yelm Earnings by Educational Attainment

North Yelm Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

North Yelm Language

96.55% of North Yelm residents speak only English, while 3.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.04% of the population.

North Yelm Language

North Yelm Poverty by Race

rate

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Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
White2,3861014.23%

3.68%

Overall Poverty Rate

5.59%

Male Poverty Rate

1.18%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in North Yelm

The race most likely to be in poverty in North Yelm is White, with 4.23% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in North Yelm is White, with 4.23% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.5%.

North Yelm Poverty

rate

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Rate
Poverty
Less Than 9th Grade20.14%
High School2.97%
Some College2.1%
Bachelors or Greater0%

North Yelm Poverty Rate by Education

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Rate
Poverty
Male Employed0%
Male Unemployed0%
Female Employed0%
Female Unemployed0%

North Yelm Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

North Yelm Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

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mean

median

Income by Household Type

North Yelm Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

40.2%

Overall Marriage Rate

36.7%

Male Marriage Rate

44.5%

Female Marriage Rate

North Yelm Married by Age and Sex

male

female

North Yelm Marriage

The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.

North Yelm Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

North Yelm Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

375

Number of Veterans

375

Male Veterans

0

Female Veterans

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North Yelm Veterans by War

count

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North Yelm Veterans by Age

count

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North Yelm Veterans by Race

North Yelm Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

0%

Veteran Poverty Rate

30.4%

Veteran Disability Rate

North Yelm Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

69.2%

Labor Force Participation

67.7%

Employment Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

North Yelm Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

North Yelm Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

North Yelm Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

56.01%

Born in North Yelm

97.56%

Native Born

2.44%

Foreign Born

1.36%

Non Citizen

1.08%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

97.56% of North Yelm residents were born in the United States, with 56.01% having been born in Washington. 1.36% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.

North Yelm Place of Birth

Note: data after 2022 is projected based on recent change

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Year
Population
Growth
Growth Rate
20241,832-476-20.62%
20232,308-477-17.13%
20222,785-923-24.89%
20213,708-30-0.8%
20203,73837311.08%
20193,3651645.12%
20183,20131410.88%
20172,88729711.47%
20162,590-110-4.07%
20152,700-108-3.85%
20142,808-361-11.39%
20133,169-187-5.57%
20123,35648616.93%
20112,870-36-1.24%
20102,90600%

North Yelm Population by Year