Demographics & People — Sunnyside, Washington
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 16,329 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~16,200 |
| Median Age | 27.1 |
| Total Households | 4,416 |
| Family Households | 3,188 |
| Average Household Size | 3.64 |
| Diversity Index | 0.4421 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,691 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 108 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14,118 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 14,056 |
| Other groups | 13,749 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 13,545 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,257 |
| American | 516 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 433 |
| Hispanic: Salvadoran | 433 |
| German | 360 |
| English | 316 |
| Irish | 250 |
Language
| English Only | 4,235 |
| Spanish | 10,504 |
| Population 5+ | 14,819 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 346 |
| Population 18+ | 9,952 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.6 minutes |
| Work from Home | 3.2% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Sunnyside, Washington.