Poverty Rate in Yakima County, Washington
In Yakima County, Washington, an estimated 42,108 of 253,529 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Yakima County, Washington?
The poverty rate in Yakima County, Washington is 16.6%.
- How many people in Yakima County, Washington live in poverty?
In Yakima County, Washington, an estimated 42,108 of 253,529 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Yakima County, Washington compare to the average for Washington?
The poverty rate in Yakima County, Washington is 66.0% higher than the Washington average. In Yakima County, Washington, an estimated 16.6% of 253,529 people live in poverty. In Washington, 10.0% of 7,651,971 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Yakima County, Washington compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Yakima County, Washington is 31.75% higher than the US average. In Yakima County, Washington, an estimated 16.6% of 253,529 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Ahtanum, Washington 10.6% of 3,353 people.
- Buena, Washington 48.4% of 543 people.
- Cliffdell, Washington 19.7% of 61 people.
- Cowiche, Washington 23.8% of 445 people.
- Desert Aire, Washington 3.1% of 2,714 people.
Under 18 years
21.4% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Yakima County, Washington
2023
21.4% of 73 thousand people
Under 5 years
23.9% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Yakima County, Washington
2023
23.9% of 17 thousand people
5 to 17 years
20.6% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Yakima County, Washington
2023
20.6% of 55 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
21.2% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Yakima County, Washington
2023
21.2% of 73 thousand people
18 to 64 years
13.6% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Yakima County, Washington
2023
13.6% of 144 thousand people
18 to 34 years
16.7% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Yakima County, Washington
2023
16.7% of 59 thousand people
35 to 64 years
11.5% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Yakima County, Washington
2023
11.5% of 85 thousand people
60 years and over
13.4% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Yakima County, Washington
2023
13.4% of 50 thousand people
65 years and over
13.4% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Yakima County, Washington
2023
13.4% of 37 thousand people
White
12.4% Poverty Rate for White people in Yakima County, Washington
2023
12.4% of 115 thousand people
American Indian and Alaska Native
30% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in Yakima County, Washington
2023
30% of 10 thousand people
Some other race
20.2% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Yakima County, Washington
2023
20.2% of 55 thousand people
Two or more races
16.7% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Yakima County, Washington
2023
16.7% of 70 thousand people
Hispanic
17.9% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Yakima County, Washington
2023
17.9% of 135 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
12.6% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Yakima County, Washington
2023
12.6% of 99 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
12.9% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Yakima County, Washington
2023
12.9% of 157 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
19.9% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Yakima County, Washington
2023
19.9% of 33 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
14.4% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Yakima County, Washington
2023
14.4% of 53 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
11.6% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Yakima County, Washington
2023
11.6% of 42 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
3.7% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Yakima County, Washington
2023
3.7% of 29 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
8% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Yakima County, Washington
2023
8% of 120 thousand people
Employed
7.3% Poverty Rate for employed people in Yakima County, Washington
2023
7.3% of 114 thousand people
Male
5.1% Poverty Rate for employed men in Yakima County, Washington
2023
5.1% of 63 thousand people
Female
10% Poverty Rate for employed women in Yakima County, Washington
2023
10% of 51 thousand people
Unemployed
22.3% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Yakima County, Washington
2023
22.3% of 6 thousand people
Male
23% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Yakima County, Washington
2023
23% of 3 thousand people
Female
21.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Yakima County, Washington
2023
21.6% of 3 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
13.8% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Yakima County, Washington
2023
13.8% of 190 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.8% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Yakima County, Washington
2023
2.8% of 84 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
20.6% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Yakima County, Washington
2023
20.6% of 42 thousand people
Did not work
23.7% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Yakima County, Washington
2023
23.7% of 64 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
27.7% Poverty Rate for single people in Yakima County, Washington
2023
27.7% of 42 thousand people
Male
22% Poverty Rate for single men in Yakima County, Washington
2023
22% of 23 thousand people
Female
34.6% Poverty Rate for single women in Yakima County, Washington
2023
34.6% of 19 thousand people
18 to 24 years
30% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Yakima County, Washington
2023
30% of 5 thousand people
25 to 34 years
32.8% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Yakima County, Washington
2023
32.8% of 9 thousand people
35 to 44 years
21.1% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Yakima County, Washington
2023
21.1% of 6 thousand people
45 to 54 years
29.9% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Yakima County, Washington
2023
29.9% of 4 thousand people
55 to 64 years
20.8% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Yakima County, Washington
2023
20.8% of 7 thousand people
65 to 74 years
37.4% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Yakima County, Washington
2023
37.4% of 6 thousand people
75 years and over
17.7% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Yakima County, Washington
2023
17.7% of 5 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
6.2% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Yakima County, Washington
2023
6.2% of 19 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
34.3% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Yakima County, Washington
2023
34.3% of 9 thousand people
Did not work
51.7% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Yakima County, Washington
2023
51.7% of 14 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
15.7% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Yakima County, Washington
2023
15.7%
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