Ellensburg, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Kittitas County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
18,913
Population
2,179/sq mi density
$49,888
Median Income
$31,725 per capita
$357,800
Home Value
$453,399 Zillow
$1,258
Median Rent
34.9% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
222
Violent Crime/100K
2,225 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$49,888 median income, 7.6% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$357,800 home value, $1,258/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
222 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
18,913
Census 2023
Population Density
2,179
per square mile
Land Area
3.0
square miles (7.7 km²)
Median Age
26.7 yrs
31% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 77.8% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 2% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 13.1% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 3.1% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
77.8%
Black
2%
Hispanic
13.1%
Asian
3.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 91.1% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 7.9% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
91.1%
Spanish
7.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
4.7%
Veterans
6.6%
10% above US avg (6%)
Disability
14.9%
15% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
94.1%
3% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
5.9%
31% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.460
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 18,913 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 2,179 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 3.0 sq mi |
| Median Age | 26.7 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.7% |
| Female | 51.3% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 77.8% |
| Black or African American | 2.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.1% |
| Asian | 3.1% |
Language
| English Only | 91.1% |
| Spanish | 7.9% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 4.7% |
| Veterans | 6.6% |
| Disability | 14.9% |
| Health Insurance | 94.1% |
| Uninsured | 5.9% |
| Broadband Access | 90.7% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.460 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 4, Nonmetro / Urban 20K+, adjacent |