Demographics & People — Ellensburg, Washington
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 18,913 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~26,300 |
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| Median Age | 25.0 |
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| Total Households | 8,644 |
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| Family Households | 3,635 |
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| Average Household Size | 1.99 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3233 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 14,708 |
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| Black or African American | 376 |
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| Asian | 586 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 2,482 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 4,688 |
| Other groups | 4,117 |
| German | 3,586 |
| Irish | 2,475 |
| English | 2,365 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,282 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,699 |
| European | 1,692 |
| Norwegian | 976 |
| Swedish | 615 |
Language
| English Only | 16,492 |
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| Spanish | 1,034 |
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| Population 5+ | 18,094 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 986 |
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| Population 18+ | 16,058 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 17.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 10.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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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 Ellensburg, Washington.
