Demographics & People — Ritzville, Washington
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,942 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,700 |
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| Median Age | 40.1 |
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| Total Households | 777 |
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| Family Households | 432 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.38 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2986 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,584 |
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| Black or African American | 37 |
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| Asian | 51 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 243 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 454 |
| German | 344 |
| English | 341 |
| Other groups | 321 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 158 |
| Irish | 149 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 143 |
| Norwegian | 102 |
| American | 73 |
| French (except Basque) | 61 |
Language
| English Only | 1,778 |
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| Spanish | 30 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,861 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 122 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,341 |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Ritzville, Washington.
