Ellensburg is a city located in Kittitas County, Washington. Ellensburg has a 2025 population of 18,233. It is also the county seat of Kittitas County. Ellensburg is currently declining at a rate of -1.25% annually and its population has decreased by -5.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 19,385 in 2020.
The average household income in Ellensburg is $69,588 with a poverty rate of 20.98%.The median age in Ellensburg is 26.7 years: 26.6 years for males, and 26.8 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Ellensburg includes 77.77% White, 5.95% other race, 3.1% Asian, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
White | 14,708 | 77.77% |
Two or more races | 1,979 | 10.46% |
Other race | 1,125 | 5.95% |
Asian | 586 | 3.1% |
Black or African American | 376 | 1.99% |
Native American | 91 | 0.48% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 48 | 0.25% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Ellensburg's average per capita income is $46,753. Household income levels show a median of $49,888. The poverty rate stands at 20.98%.
Name | Median | Mean |
---|---|---|
Married Families | $104,132 | - |
Families | $90,444 | $99,936 |
Households | $49,888 | $69,588 |
Non Families | $32,927 | $43,759 |
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