Yakima County's estimated 2026 population is 261,183 with a growth rate of 0.51% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Yakima County is the 8th largest county in Washington. The 2010 population was 244,249 and has seen a growth of 6.93% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Yakima County includes 52.84% White, 18.87% other race, 3.39% Native American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (52.84%)
Two or more races (22.48%)
Other race (18.87%)
Native American (3.39%)
Asian (1.16%)
Black or African American (0.82%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.44%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 135,600 | 52.84% |
| Two or more races | 57,678 | 22.48% |
| Other race | 48,420 | 18.87% |
| Native American | 8,691 | 3.39% |
| Asian | 2,989 | 1.16% |
| Black or African American | 2,094 | 0.82% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1,133 | 0.44% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Yakima County's average per capita income is $41,041. Household income levels show a median of $68,015. The poverty rate stands at 15.42%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $91,651 | $111,955 |
| Families | $76,662 | $94,881 |
| Households | $68,015 | $85,476 |
| Non Families | $39,082 | $53,353 |
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