Yelm, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Thurston County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
10,618
Population
1,828/sq mi density
$88,279
Median Income
$32,860 per capita
$439,100
Home Value
$483,084 Zillow
$1,363
Median Rent
29.3% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
277
Violent Crime/100K
1,876 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$88,279 median income, 3.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$439,100 home value, $1,363/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
277 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
10,618
Census 2023
Population Density
1,828
per square mile
Land Area
2.2
square miles (5.7 km²)
Median Age
30.6 yrs
21% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 67.4% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 5.6% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 13.9% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.9% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 12.2% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
67.4%
Black
5.6%
Hispanic
13.9%
Asian
0.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 87.2% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 12.2% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
87.2%
Spanish
12.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
7.8%
Veterans
20.0%
233% above US avg (6%)
Disability
14.2%
9% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
96.2%
5% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
3.8%
56% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.407
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 10,618 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,828 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Median Age | 30.6 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.8% |
| Female | 51.2% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 67.4% |
| Black or African American | 5.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.9% |
| Asian | 0.9% |
Language
| English Only | 87.2% |
| Spanish | 12.2% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 7.8% |
| Veterans | 20.0% |
| Disability | 14.2% |
| Health Insurance | 96.2% |
| Uninsured | 3.8% |
| Broadband Access | 90.7% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.407 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |