Economy & Jobs — Yelm, Washington
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $90,750 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$100,600 |
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| Per Capita Income | $32,860 |
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| Poverty Rate | 6.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 5,374 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 19.1% |
| Retail | 17.8% |
| Construction | 13.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 197 |
| Fast Food | 193 |
| Physician Offices | 174 |
| Real Estate Offices | 140 |
| Dental Offices | 136 |
| Law Offices | 126 |
| Coffee Shops | 107 |
| Beauty Salons | 87 |
| Insurance Agencies | 84 |
| Child Day Care | 81 |
| Gas Stations | 73 |
| Chiropractors | 66 |
| Auto Repair | 54 |
| Grocery Stores | 48 |
| Commercial Banks | 40 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
