Ritzville Flag

Ritzville

County:
Adams County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
2.203
State:
Washington

Ritzville is a city located in Adams County, Washington. Ritzville has a 2026 population of 1,691. It is also the county seat of Adams County. Ritzville is currently declining at a rate of -0.53% annually and its population has decreased by -3.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,744 in 2020.

The median household income in Ritzville is $56,442 with a poverty rate of 13.98%. The median age in Ritzville is 40.1 years: 36.8 years for males, and 40.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 97.1 males.

1.7K
Total Population
768
Density (mi²)
-9 -0.53%
Growth

Ritzville Population

Ritzville Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,691-9-0.53%
20251,700-9-0.53%
20241,70900%
20231,709-8-0.47%
20221,717-5-0.29%
20211,722-22-1.26%
20201,744-5-0.29%
20191,656130.79%
20181,643-2-0.12%
20171,645120.73%
20161,633-36-2.16%
20151,669-7-0.42%
20141,676-9-0.53%
20131,68550.3%
20121,680-3-0.18%
20111,683100.6%
20101,68510.06%

Median Age

Overall: 40.1 years
Female: 40.8 years
Male: 36.8 years

Ritzville Adults

There are 1,423 adults, (381 of whom are seniors) in Ritzville.

Sex Ratio

Female: 941 (50.7%)
Male: 914 (49.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Ritzville includes 84.69% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,57184.69%
Two or more races23812.83%
Asian311.67%
Other race110.59%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander40.22%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races713.83%
White442.37%
Other race110.59%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,52782.32%
Two or more races1679%
Asian311.67%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander40.22%

Ritzville Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Ritzville 's average per capita income is $40,539. Household income levels show a median of $56,442. The poverty rate stands at 13.98%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$80,375-
Families$77,344$91,994
Households$56,442$70,397
Non Families$31,964$43,640

$40,539

Average Income

$56,442

Median Household Income

13.98%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)