Yelm is a city located in Thurston County Washington. Yelm has a 2024 population of 10,819. Yelm is currently growing at a rate of 0.36% annually and its population has increased by 1.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,661 in 2020.
The average household income in Yelm is $95,235 with a poverty rate of 5.24%. The median age in Yelm is 31.4 years: 32 years for males, and 31.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Yelm was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,479 | 71.65% |
| Two or more races | 1,531 | 14.67% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 561 | 5.37% |
| Black or African American | 358 | 3.43% |
| Other race | 332 | 3.18% |
| Asian | 109 | 1.04% |
| Native American | 68 | 0.65% |
White
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,314 | 3.14 | 70.4 | 29.6 |
| Married | 2,038 | 3.67 | 87.4 | 12.6 |
| Non Family | 767 | 1.24 | 46.7 | 53.3 |
| Female | 346 | 3.74 | 27.7 | 72.3 |
| Male | 163 | 4.23 | 60.1 | 39.9 |
3.6
Average Family Size
3.14
Average Household Size
70.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 357 | 5.79% |
| Associates Degree | 964 | 15.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 906 | 14.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 404 | 6.55% |
| High School Graduate | 1,656 | 26.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37 | 0.6% |
| Some College | 1,843 | 29.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,555 | 4,324 | 888 |
| 2+ Races | 768 | 761 | 196 |
| Hispanic | 602 | 555 | 173 |
| Other Race | 211 | 171 | 78 |
| Black | 187 | 132 | 63 |
| Islander | 187 | 154 | 0 |
| Asian | 109 | 104 | 29 |
| Native American | 68 | 45 | 15 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 99.09%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 36.97%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,132 | $75,511 | $38,798 |
| Graduate Degree | $90,000 | $0 | $100,375 |
| High School Graduate | $33,457 | $51,066 | $30,783 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $39,757 | $49,737 | $29,665 |
| Overall | $49,461 | $64,602 | $36,809 |
| Some College | $49,318 | $66,190 | $37,286 |
$49,461
Average Earnings
$64,602
Average Male
$36,809
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.82% of Yelm residents speak only English, while 12.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.48% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,397 | 476 | 6.44% |
| Multiple | 1,531 | 50 | 3.27% |
| Asian | 109 | 21 | 19.27% |
5.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.43%
Male Poverty Rate
5.06%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Yelm is Asian, with 19.27% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Yelm is Multiple, with 3.27% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.27%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 8.82% |
| Some College | 6.16% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.06% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 2.22% |
| Female Employed | 1.52% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $91,375 | $103,444 |
| Households | $88,818 | $95,235 |
| Married Families | $98,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,132 | $54,140 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.2%
Male Marriage Rate
54.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,308
Number of Veterans
1,035
Male Veterans
273
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 996 |
| First Gulf War | 457 |
| Vietnam | 121 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 678 |
| 18 to 34 | 394 |
| 65 to 74 | 94 |
| 55 to 64 | 72 |
| 75+ | 70 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 967 | 19.59% |
| 2+ Races | 169 | 20.58% |
| Black | 102 | 45.74% |
| Hispanic | 69 | 16.16% |
| Islander | 29 | 12.45% |
| Other Race | 26 | 19.55% |
| Native American | 15 | 22.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.6%
Labor Force Participation
55.4%
Employment Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
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.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
36.95%
Born in Yelm
93.78%
Native Born
6.22%
Foreign Born
3.17%
Non Citizen
3.05%
Naturalized
93.78% of Yelm residents were born in the United States, with 36.95% having been born in Washington. 3.17% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Oceania.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 11,017 | 39 | 0.36% |
| 2028 | 10,978 | 40 | 0.37% |
| 2027 | 10,938 | 40 | 0.37% |
| 2026 | 10,898 | 39 | 0.36% |
| 2025 | 10,859 | 40 | 0.37% |
| 2024 | 10,819 | 39 | 0.36% |
| 2023 | 10,780 | 99 | 0.93% |
| 2022 | 10,681 | -45 | -0.42% |
| 2021 | 10,726 | 65 | 0.61% |
| 2020 | 10,661 | 1,198 | 12.66% |
| 2019 | 9,463 | 125 | 1.34% |
| 2018 | 9,338 | 237 | 2.6% |
| 2017 | 9,101 | 273 | 3.09% |
| 2016 | 8,828 | 464 | 5.55% |
| 2015 | 8,364 | 188 | 2.3% |
| 2014 | 8,176 | 566 | 7.44% |
| 2013 | 7,610 | 437 | 6.09% |
| 2012 | 7,173 | 109 | 1.54% |
| 2011 | 7,064 | 158 | 2.29% |
| 2010 | 6,906 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,289 | -7,728 | -70.15% |