Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA

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2023 Population

145,164

1.11% 1-year growth

US Senator

Patty Murray

Democratic Party

US Senator

Maria Cantwell

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

34.6

1.76% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

14.8%

3.04% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$70,717

6.24% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$335,100

11.1% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

61,338

1.03% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA had a population of 145k people with a median age of 34.6 and a median household income of $70,717. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA grew from 143,569 to 145,164, a 1.11% increase and its median household income grew from $66,566 to $70,717, a 6.24% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA are White (Non-Hispanic) (59.2%), Other (Hispanic) (16.5%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (8.12%), White (Hispanic) (7.03%), and Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (2.61%).

26.7% of the households in Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

91% of the residents in Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA are Central Washington University (2,538 degrees awarded in 2023) and Big Bend Community College (684 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA was $335,100, and the homeownership rate was 64.5%.

Most people in Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA was 2 cars per household.

Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA borders Chelan & Douglas Counties PUMA, WA, Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA, Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA, Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA, King County (Northeast)--Snoqualmie City, Cottage Lake, Union Hill & Novelty Hill PUMA, WA, King County (Southeast)--Maple Valley, Covington & Enumclaw Cities PUMA, WA, and Yakima County (Outer)--Sunnyside & Grandview Cities PUMA, WA.

United States Washington

Population & Diversity

Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA is home to a population of 145k people, from which 91% are citizens. As of 2023, 12.4% of Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA residents were born outside of the country (18k people).

In 2023, there were 3.57 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (85.9k people) in Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 24k Other (Hispanic) and 11.8k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA are Spanish (33,426 households), Russian (550 households), and Ukrainian or Other Slavic Languages (448 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

71,614

Women

49.4%

73,345

Men

50.6%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 144,959 inhabitants, with 50.6% men, and 49.4% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA.

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Citizenship

91%

2023 Citizenship

91.1%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 91% of Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA was 91.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA

White (Non-Hispanic)
85.9k ± 780
Other (Hispanic)
24k ± 2.01k
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
11.8k ± 1.57k

33.2%

Hispanic Population

48.1k people

33.2% of the people in Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA are hispanic (48.1k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
13,297 ± 2,698 people
Honduras
600 ± 600 people
Ukraine
440 ± 514 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA was Mexico, the natal country of 13,297 Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA residents, followed by Honduras with 600 and Ukraine with 440.

Foreign-Born Population

12.4%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

18k people

12.4%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

17.8k people

As of 2023, 12.4% of Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA residents (18k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA was 12.4%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
33,426 households (24.6%)
Russian
550 households (0.404%)
Ukrainian or Other Slavic Languages
448 households (0.329%)

26.7% of the households in Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 22%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA was Spanish. 24.6% of the households in Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,499 ± 300
Gulf War (2001-)
1,635 ± 396
Gulf War (1990s)
1,307 ± 306

Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.53 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA employs 61.3k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA were Farming (8,150 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,003 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,323 people), and the highest paying industries were Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($168,588), Agencies, brokerages, and other insurance related activities ($146,644), and Aircraft & parts manufacturing ($143,333).

Males in Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $56,947. The income inequality in Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.444, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

27,612

Women

45%

33,726

Men

55%

The workforce of Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA in 2023 was 61,338 people, with 45% woman, and 55% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA.

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Occupations

61.3k

2023 Value

1.03%

1 Year growth

± 1.03%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA grew at a rate of 1.03%, from 60.7k employees to 61.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA, are Miscellaneous agricultural workers, including animal breeders (5,715 people), Other managers (1,876 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,477 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Washington (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

61.3k

2023 Value

1.03%

1 Year growth

± 1.03%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA grew at a rate of 1.03%, from 60.7k employees to 61.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA, are Farming (8,150 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,003 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,323 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA, though some of these residents may live in Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$50,816

Median earning men ± $2,417

$36,007

Median earning women ± $1,279

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($80,636), Information ($74,105), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($72,027).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($64,263), Information ($51,827), and Manufacturing ($45,775).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

3.62%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 3.58M people employed in Washington. This represents a 3.62% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.3%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Kamala Harris with 57.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.4%).

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 Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA. Showing the available data for Washington.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (57.2%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (39%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.4%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Kamala Harris with 57.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.4%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Washington for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Washington

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Washington.

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 Representative Elections

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 2023, universities in Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA awarded 3,222 degrees. The student population of Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 4,801 male students and 5,781 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA are White (1,570 and 49.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (713 and 22.5%), Unknown (300 and 9.47%), and Two or More Races (256 and 8.08%).

The largest universities in Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA by number of degrees awarded are Central Washington University (2,538 and 78.8%) and Big Bend Community College (684 and 21.2%).

The most popular majors in Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (314 and 9.75%), General Psychology (274 and 8.5%), and General Business Administration & Management (186 and 5.77%).

The median tuition cost in Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA for a public four year colleges is $5,822 for in-state students and $14,879 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 90.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 25.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 10,582 (45.4% men and 54.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 10,582 students enrolled in Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA, 45.4% men and 54.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,455 records, of which 53.6% were women and 46.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
274 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
186 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
183 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA was General Psychology with 274 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Central Washington University
2,538 degrees awarded
Big Bend Community College
684 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Central Washington University with 2,538 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 1,345 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA, which is 0.717 times less than the 1,877 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,570 degrees mean that there were 2.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 713 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($5,822) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,229) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($801) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 1.2% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.8% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (33.1k), Some college (25.6k), and Secondary Education (19k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA was $335,100 in 2023, which is 1.1 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $301,500 to $335,100, a 11.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA is 64.5%, which is lower than the national average of 65%.

People in Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA have an average commute time of 21.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$335,100

Median Property Value 2023

±$10,345

$34,870

Median Property Taxes

±$1,355

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

64.5%

Homeownership

2023

67%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 64.5% of the housing units in Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 63.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

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

$70,717

Median Household Income

± $2,862

54.1k

Number of Households

± 1,981

In 2023, the median household income of the 54.1k households in Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA grew to $70,717 from the previous year's value of $66,566.

The following chart displays the households in Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, 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.

Wage Distribution

0.444

2023 Wage GINI in Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA

0.44

2022 Wage GINI in Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA

In 2023, the income inequality in Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA was 0.444 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.898% growth from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (73.1%)
Worked At Home (10.5%)
Carpooled (10.5%)

In 2023, 73.1% of workers in Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.5%) and those who carpooled to work (10.5%).

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.

Commute Time

21.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA have a shorter commute time (21.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.11% of the workforce in Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA (21k out of 142k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

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.

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.

Health

89.1% of the population of Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA has health coverage, with 41% on employee plans, 24% on Medicaid, 11.4% on Medicare, 11.8% on non-group plans, and 0.956% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Washington see 1,202 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.52% increase from the previous year (1,184 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1152 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 200 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.8% were men and 49.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,202 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Washington

Primary care physicians in Washington see an average of 1,202 patients per year. This represents a 1.52% increase from the previous year (1,184 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27% under 18 years, 23.6% between 18 and 34 years, 34.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.8% were men and 49.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.9%

Uninsured

41%

Employer Coverage

24%

Medicaid

11.4%

Medicare

11.8%

Non-Group

0.956%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA grew by 7.1% from 10.2% to 10.9%.

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