State
County
Land Area (mi²)
7.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,254.50/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.61%
Growth Since 2010
7.21%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Sunnyside is a city located in Yakima County Washington. With a 2020 population of 17,002, it is the 63rd largest city in Washington and the 2128th largest city in the United States . Sunnyside is currently growing at a rate of 0.61% annually and its population has increased by 7.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,858 in 2010. Sunnyside reached it's highest population of 17,002 in 2021. Spanning over 8 miles, Sunnyside has a population density of 2,254 people per square mile.
The average household income in Sunnyside is $56,681 with a poverty rate of 22.57%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $722 per month, and the median house value is $129,400. The median age in Sunnyside is 25.4 years, 22.4 years for males, and 29.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sunnyside was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,770 | 89.20% |
| Some Other Race | 1,341 | 8.10% |
| Two or More Races | 340 | 2.05% |
| Asian | 61 | 0.37% |
| Black or African American | 38 | 0.23% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 9 | 0.05% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,561 | 3.57 | 57.6 |
| Married | 2,256 | 4.27 | 70.1 |
| Female | 1,129 | 3.81 | 40.6 |
| Non Family | 879 | 1.13 | 48 |
| Male | 297 | 4.56 | 55.6 |
3.99
Average Family Size
3.57
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,815 | 33.54% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,177 | 14.02% |
| High School Graduate | 1,952 | 23.26% |
| Some College | 1,474 | 17.56% |
| Associates Degree | 429 | 5.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 229 | 2.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 317 | 3.78% |
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6,354 | 2,735 | 246 |
| White | 1,887 | 1,523 | 239 |
| Other Race | 719 | 411 | 55 |
| 2+ Races | 234 | 203 | 15 |
| Asian | 61 | 61 | 61 |
| Black | 26 | 26 | |
| Native American | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
$25,493
Average Earnings
$33,122
Average Male
$20,518
Average Female
25.54% of Sunnyside residents speak only English, while 74.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 73.81% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 14,069 | 3,434 | 24.41% |
| White | 2,117 | 245 | 11.57% |
| Other | 1,310 | 93 | 7.10% |
| Black | 21 | 21 | 100.00% |
| Native | 2 | 2 | 100.00% |
22.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.60%
Male Poverty Rate
26.61%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sunnyside is Black, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sunnyside is Other, with 7.10% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.49%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.49%.
45.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.5%
Male Marriage Rate
43.4%
Female Marriage Rate
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.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 280 | 3.20% |
| Hispanic | 105 | 1.32% |
| Other Race | 16 | 1.57% |
4.68%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.37%
Veteran Disability Rate
63.8%
Labor Force Participation
58.6%
Employment Rate
8.1%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
72.00%
Native Born
28.00%
Foreign Born
22.37%
Non Citizen
5.63%
Naturalized
72.00% of Sunnyside residents were born in the United States, with 56.46% having been born in Washington. 22.37% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 17,002 | 103 | 0.61% |
| 2020 | 16,899 | 103 | 0.61% |
| 2019 | 16,796 | 103 | 0.62% |
| 2018 | 16,693 | 147 | 0.89% |
| 2017 | 16,546 | 83 | 0.50% |
| 2016 | 16,463 | 165 | 1.01% |
| 2015 | 16,298 | 192 | 1.19% |
| 2014 | 16,106 | 22 | 0.14% |
| 2013 | 16,084 | 19 | 0.12% |
| 2012 | 16,065 | -2 | -0.01% |
| 2011 | 16,067 | 72 | 0.45% |
| 2010 | 15,995 | 2,090 | 1.41% |
| 2000 | 13,905 | 2,667 | 2.15% |
| 1990 | 11,238 | 2,013 | 1.99% |
| 1980 | 9,225 | 2,474 | 3.17% |
| 1970 | 6,751 | 543 | 0.84% |
| 1960 | 6,208 | 2,014 | 4.00% |
| 1950 | 4,194 | 0.00% |