State
County
Land Area
1.8 sq mi
Density
950.70/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.30%
Growth Since 2010
-0.54%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Ritzville is a city located in Washington. With a 2020 population of 1,664, it is the 176th largest city in Washington and the 8321st largest city in the United States. Ritzville is currently growing at a rate of 0.30% annually but its population has decreased by -0.54% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,673 in 2010. Ritzville reached it's highest population of 1,686 in 2013. Spanning over 2 miles, Ritzville has a population density of 951 people per square mile.
The average household income in Ritzville is $52,321 with a poverty rate of 12.65%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $744 per month, and the median house value is $115,200. The median age in Ritzville is 44.7 years, 46 years for males, and 44.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 102.9 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ritzville was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,468 | 87.38% |
| Two or More Races | 98 | 5.83% |
| Some Other Race | 49 | 2.92% |
| Asian | 31 | 1.85% |
| Black or African American | 25 | 1.49% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 9 | 0.54% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 765 | 2.07 | 63.9 |
| Non Family | 383 | 1.14 | 60.8 |
| Married | 251 | 2.9 | 81.7 |
| Female | 67 | 3.06 | 40.3 |
| Male | 64 | 3.34 | 37.5 |
2.79
Average Family Size
2.07
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45 | 3.62% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 83 | 6.67% |
| High School Graduate | 462 | 37.14% |
| Some College | 287 | 23.07% |
| Associates Degree | 119 | 9.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 147 | 11.82% |
| Graduate Degree | 101 | 8.12% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,066 | 984 | 218 |
| Hispanic | 80 | 53 | 19 |
| Multiple Races | 49 | 49 | 7 |
| Asian | 31 | 20 | 4 |
| Black | 25 | 17 | |
| Other Race | 22 | 13 | 7 |
| Native American | 9 | 9 |
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 other race people with a rate of 31.82%.
93.09% of Ritzville residents speak only English, while 6.91% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.96% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,331 | 182 | 13.67% |
| Hispanic | 126 | 13 | 10.32% |
| Native | 9 | 6 | 66.67% |
| Other | 40 | 3 | 7.50% |
| Black | 17 | 3 | 17.65% |
12.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.74%
Male Poverty Rate
12.56%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ritzville is Native, with 66.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ritzville is Other, with 7.50% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.94%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.07%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.46%.
40.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.5%
Male Marriage Rate
39.9%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 127 | 10.65% |
| Black | 12 | 48.00% |
| Indian | 3 | 33.33% |
21.37%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
56%
Labor Force Participation
54.8%
Employment Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
95.77%
Native Born
4.23%
Foreign Born
1.49%
Non Citizen
2.74%
Naturalized
95.77% of Ritzville residents were born in the United States, with 56.37% having been born in Washington. 1.49% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,664 | 5 | 0.30% |
| 2020 | 1,659 | 5 | 0.30% |
| 2019 | 1,654 | 5 | 0.30% |
| 2018 | 1,649 | -3 | -0.18% |
| 2017 | 1,652 | 15 | 0.92% |
| 2016 | 1,637 | -32 | -1.92% |
| 2015 | 1,669 | -9 | -0.54% |
| 2014 | 1,678 | -8 | -0.47% |
| 2013 | 1,686 | 5 | 0.30% |
| 2012 | 1,681 | -2 | -0.12% |
| 2011 | 1,683 | -2 | -0.12% |
| 2010 | 1,685 | 0.00% |