Economy & Jobs — Ellensburg, Washington
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $55,438 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$56,800 |
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| Per Capita Income | $31,725 |
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| Poverty Rate | 22.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 8.9% |
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| In Labor Force | 10,836 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 33.8% |
| Arts Food | 18.9% |
| Retail | 11.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 53 |
| Fast Food | 44 |
| Real Estate Offices | 28 |
| Coffee Shops | 27 |
| Hotels Motels | 26 |
| Dental Offices | 18 |
| Gas Stations | 17 |
| Law Offices | 16 |
| Auto Repair | 15 |
| Insurance Agencies | 13 |
| Commercial Banks | 12 |
| Child Day Care | 11 |
| Grocery Stores | 10 |
| Bars | 10 |
| Beauty Salons | 9 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
