Kittitas County, WA

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2019 Population

45,897

2.39% 1-year growth

US Senator

Patty Murray

Democratic Party

US Senator

Maria Cantwell

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

33.8

2.11% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

18%

4.98% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$56,004

1.47% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$286,900

4.33% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

22,372

4.07% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Kittitas County, WA had a population of 45.9k people with a median age of 33.8 and a median household income of $56,004. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Kittitas County, WA grew from 44,825 to 45,897, a 2.39% increase and its median household income grew from $55,193 to $56,004, a 1.47% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Kittitas County, WA are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.1%), White (Hispanic) (4.4%), Other (Hispanic) (3.71%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.17%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.59%). 0% of the households in Kittitas County, WA speak a non-English language at home as their primary language, and 97.3% of the residents in Kittitas County, WA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Kittitas County, WA are Central Washington University (3,163 degrees awarded in 2019).

In 2019, the median property value in Kittitas County, WA was $286,900, and the homeownership rate was 59.1%. Most people in Kittitas County, WA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Kittitas County, WA was 2 cars per household.

Kittitas County, WA borders Chelan County, WA, Douglas County, WA, Grant County, WA, King County, WA, and Yakima County, WA.

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COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industry Sector

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8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Washington. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Washington.

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Community Mobility

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Diversity

Kittitas County, WA is home to a population of 45.9k people, from which 97.3% are citizens. As of 2019, 12.8% of Kittitas County, WA residents were born outside of the country (5.87k people).

In 2019, there were 19.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (38.6k people) in Kittitas County, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.02k White (Hispanic) and 1.71k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Kittitas County, WA

White (Non-Hispanic)
38.6k ± 34
White (Hispanic)
2.02k ± 340
Other (Hispanic)
1.71k ± 340

8.81%

Hispanic Population

4.05k people

8.81% of the people in Kittitas County, WA are hispanic (4.05k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Kittitas County, WA as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

12.8%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

5.87k people

5.28%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

2.37k people

As of 2019, 12.8% of Kittitas County, WA residents (5.87k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 34%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Kittitas County, WA was 5.28%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Kittitas County, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.7

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 3.5

In 2019, the median age of all people in Kittitas County, WA was 33.8. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 33, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 41. But people in Kittitas County, WA are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Kittitas County, WA residents was 33.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Washington.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
247,214 ± 12,002 people
India
80,685 ± 6,936 people
China
72,521 ± 6,579 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Washington was Mexico, the natal country of 247,214 Washington residents, followed by India with 80,685 and China with 72,521.

Citizenship

97.3%

2019 Citizenship

97%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 97.3% of Kittitas County, WA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Kittitas County, WA was 97%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Kittitas County, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,187 ± 192
Gulf War (2001-)
651 ± 187
Gulf War (1990s)
351 ± 136

Kittitas County, WA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.82 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Kittitas County, WA is $56,004. In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Kittitas County, WA was Census Tract 9753 with a value of $88,581, followed by Census Tract 9752 and Census Tract 9757, with respective values of $69,481 and $63,333.

Males in Washington have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,599. The income inequality in Washington (measured using the Gini index) is 0.468, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Kittitas County, WA employs 22.4k people. The largest industries in Kittitas County, WA are Educational Services (3,798 people), Accommodation & Food Services (2,660 people), and Retail Trade (2,335 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($59,939), Public Administration ($58,581), and Manufacturing ($53,568).

Wages

Median Household Income

$56,004

2019 value

± $2,556

1.47%

1 Year Growth

± 6.98%

Households in Kittitas County, WA have a median annual income of $56,004, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $55,193 in 2018, which represents a 1.47% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Kittitas County, WA compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Washington.

$79,606

Average Male Salary in Washington

± $1,492

$58,599

Average Female Salary in Washington

± $1,218

In 2019, full-time male employees in Washington made 1.36 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Washington by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Washington.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Washington

Asian
$74,594 ± $3,333
White
$62,706 ± $1,032
Two or More Races
$50,542 ± $3,350

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Washington workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.19 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Washington.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Washington by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Kittitas County, WA is from Washington.

0.468

2019 Wage GINI in Washington

0.469

2018 Wage GINI in Washington

In 2019, the income inequality in Washington was 0.468 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.222% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Washington was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Washington in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Washington across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9753
Census Tract 9752
Census Tract 9757

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Kittitas County, WA was Census Tract 9753 with a value of $88,581, followed by Census Tract 9752 and Census Tract 9757, with respective values of $69,481 and $63,333.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Kittitas County, WA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

18% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kittitas County, WA (7.81k out of 43.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
6,755 ± 577
Hispanic
571 ± 177
Two Or More
427 ± 196

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Kittitas County, WA is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

22.4k

2019 Value

± 1,070

4.07%

1 Year growth

± 6.63%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Kittitas County, WA grew at a rate of 4.07%, from 21.5k employees to 22.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kittitas County, WA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,100 people), Management Occupations (2,319 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,145 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Kittitas County, WA.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Kittitas County, WA, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,100 people), Management Occupations (2,319 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (2,145 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Kittitas County, WA has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (3.04 times higher than expected), Fire Fighting & Prevention, & Other Protective Service Workers Including Supervisors (1.58 times), and Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations (1.5 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Kittitas County, WA, by median earnings, are Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($78,690), Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($72,566), and Healthcare Practitioners & Technical Occupations ($70,327).

Industries

Employment by Industries

22.4k

2019 Value

± 1,070

4.07%

1 Year growth

± 6.63%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Kittitas County, WA grew at a rate of 4.07%, from 21.5k employees to 22.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kittitas County, WA, are Educational Services (3,798 people), Accommodation & Food Services (2,660 people), and Retail Trade (2,335 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Kittitas County, WA, though some of these residents may live in Kittitas County, WA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Kittitas County, WA, by number of employees, are Educational Services (3,798 people), Accommodation & Food Services (2,660 people), and Retail Trade (2,335 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Kittitas County, WA has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (3.77 times higher than expected), Educational Services (1.83 times), and Utilities (1.73 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Kittitas County, WA, by median earnings, are Utilities ($59,939), Public Administration ($58,581), and Manufacturing ($53,568).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Washington to other states, or from other states to Washington.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2018, the top outbound Washington product (by dollars) was Transport equip. with $79.3B, followed by Mixed freight ($39.1B) and Electronics ($32.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Washington products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Washington.

$443B

2018 Value in Washington

$972B

Projected 2045 Value in Washington

120% growth

In 2018, total outbound Washington trade was $443B. This is expected to increase 120% to $972B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Washington trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Washington to other states, or from other states to Washington.

Most Common Trade Partners

Oregon
$31.9B
California
$19.7B
Illinois
$10.9B

In 2018, the top outbound Washington domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Oregon with $31.9B, followed by California with $19.7B and Illinois and $10.9B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Washington shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Kittitas County, WA went to Donald J. Trump with 53.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (39.5%), followed by Other (7.21%). The most partisan county was King County, WA with 71.9% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing the state of Washington. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (53.3%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (39.5%)
Democratic Party
Other (7.21%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Donald J. Trump with 53.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (39.5%), followed by Other (7.21%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Washington for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

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Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Kittitas County, WA

53.3% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Washington

King County, WA
71.9% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)
Lincoln County, WA
71.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Columbia County, WA
68.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Washington was King County, WA with 71.9% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in Washington colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Washington

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Patty Murray

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 1993

Maria Cantwell

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing Washington.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Washington over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Washington

Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Washington have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2019, universities in Kittitas County, WA awarded 3,163 degrees. The student population of Kittitas County, WA is skewed towards women, with 5,489 male students and 6,169 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Kittitas County, WA are White (1,860 and 59.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (464 and 14.9%), Unknown (273 and 8.77%), and Two or More Races (217 and 6.97%).

The largest universities in Kittitas County, WA by number of degrees awarded are Central Washington University (3,163 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Kittitas County, WA are Elementary Education & Teaching (312 and 9.86%), General Psychology (192 and 6.07%), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (143 and 4.52%).

The median tuition costs in Kittitas County, WA are $N/A for private four year colleges, and $6,318 and $21,999 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Elementary Education & Teaching
287 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
192 degree-majorss awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
139 degree-majorss awarded

In 2018, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Kittitas County, WA was Elementary Education & Teaching with 287 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Kittitas County, WA according to their major.

Universities

Central Washington University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

3,163 degrees awarded

$6,318

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2019, the Kittitas County, WA institution with the largest number of graduating students was Central Washington University with 3,163 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

1,318

Degrees Awarded to Men

1,845

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 1,318 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Kittitas County, WA, which is 0.714 times less than the 1,845 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Kittitas County, WA by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,860 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
464 degrees awarded
Unknown
273 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Kittitas County, WA was White students. These 1,860 degrees mean that there were 4.01 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 464 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Kittitas County, WA was $286,900 in 2019, which is 1.19 times larger than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $275,000 to $286,900, a 4.33% increase. The homeownership rate in Kittitas County, WA is 59.1%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in Kittitas County, WA have an average commute time of 19.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Kittitas County, WA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$286,900

2019 Median

± $9,423

$275,000

2018 Median

± $9,376

In 2019, the median property value in Kittitas County, WA grew to to $286,900 from the previous year's value of $275,000.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Kittitas County, WA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Kittitas County, WA the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$56,004

Median Household Income

± $2,556

18.3k

Number of Households

± 964

In 2019, the median household income of the 18.3k households in Kittitas County, WA grew to $56,004 from the previous year's value of $55,193.

The following chart displays the households in Kittitas County, WA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Kittitas County, WA distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Kittitas County, WA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

59.1%

2019 Homeownership

57.5%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 59.1% of the housing units in Kittitas County, WA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 57.5%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Kittitas County, WA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

19.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Kittitas County, WA have a shorter commute time (19.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 4.06% of the workforce in Kittitas County, WA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Kittitas County, WA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (73.6%)
Walked (10%)
Carpooled (8.04%)

In 2019, 73.6% of workers in Kittitas County, WA drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (10%) and those who carpooled to work (8.04%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Kittitas County, WA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Kittitas County, WA have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

Health

93.8% of the population of Kittitas County, WA has health coverage, with 46% on employee plans, 17.9% on Medicaid, 11.9% on Medicare, 16.9% on non-group plans, and 1.18% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Washington was $7,913 in 2014. This is a 4% increase from the previous year ($7,609).

Primary care physicians in Kittitas County, WA see 1895 patients per year on average, which represents a 10.8% increase from the previous year (1711 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2283 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 564 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Wahkiakum County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (14.8%). Additionally, Pend Oreille County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (41.6%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,895 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Kittitas County, WA

Primary care physicians in Kittitas County, WA see an average of 1,895 patients per year. This represents a 10.8% increase from the previous year (1,711 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Kittitas County, WA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Washington.

$7,913

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Washington

$4,328

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,851

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,997

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Washington (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4%, from $7,609 to $7,913.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

6.16%

Uninsured

46%

Employer Coverage

17.9%

Medicaid

11.9%

Medicare

16.9%

Non-Group

1.18%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kittitas County, WA declined by 9.23% from 6.79% to 6.16%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Kittitas County, WA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.