Demographics & People — Yakima, Washington
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 96,810 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~97,300 |
| Median Age | 34.3 |
| Total Households | 35,485 |
| Family Households | 22,582 |
| Average Household Size | 2.66 |
| Diversity Index | 0.5274 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 51,622 |
| Black or African American | 1,475 |
| Asian | 1,524 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46,049 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 47,443 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 45,586 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 40,802 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 19,352 |
| German | 11,491 |
| Irish | 6,974 |
| English | 6,299 |
| American | 3,115 |
| European | 2,368 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 2,350 |
Language
| English Only | 54,500 |
| Spanish | 32,743 |
| Population 5+ | 89,098 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 3,948 |
| Population 18+ | 69,812 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 17.8 minutes |
| Work from Home | 7.6% |
| 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 Yakima, Washington.