Yakima, WA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Yakima, Washington Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
93,829
Unemployment
6.2%
Poverty
19.2%
Median Home
$182,900
Median Income
$48,220
Median Rent
$879
Yakima SnackAbility
4Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
8
Affordability
5
Diversity
9
Safety
3
Amenities
9.5
Education
5
Commute
9
Yakima, WA Crime Report
3,859Total Crimes
4,111.4Total Crimes / 100k People
75.25%
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Yakima / 100k People |
Washington / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 3,859 | 4,111.4 | 3,026.1 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 639 | 680.8 | 293.7 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 9 | 9.6 | 3.9 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 100 | 106.5 | 67.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 508 | 541.2 | 187.6 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 3,220 | 3,430.6 | 2,732.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 599 | 638.2 | 522.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 2,115 | 2,253.3 | 1,854.2 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 506 | 539.1 | 356.1 | 246.0 |
Yakima, WA Cost Of Living
99Yakima's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Yakima | Washington | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 119 | 100 | |
| Services | 106 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 104 | 110 | 100 | |
| Health | 116 | 122 | 100 | |
| Housing | 86 | 136 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 120 | 123 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 86 | 91 | 100 | |
Yakima, WA Photos
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Population over time in Yakima
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 93,829 | 0.4% |
| 2019 | 93,416 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 93,182 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 93,338 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 93,261 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 92,806 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 92,082 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 91,083 | 1.4% |
| 2012 | 89,825 | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 88,630 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Yakima
| Race | Yakima | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 46.4% | 67.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 1.5% | 3.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 8.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.9% | 5.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 45.8% | 12.9% | 18.2% |
Gender in Yakima
| Gender | Yakima | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.0% | 50.0% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.0% | 50.0% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Yakima for adults over 25
| Education | Yakima | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 11.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 12.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 22.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Yakima, Washington
| Income | Yakima | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.7% | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.8% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.1% | 6.5% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.7% | 6.9% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 18.0% | 10.8% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.6% | 17.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.0% | 13.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.1% | 18.2% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.8% | 8.9% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.2% | 10.5% | 8.3% |
