Yakima County, Washington

The median household income in Yakima County, Washington is $68,015, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. This represents the midpoint of all household incomes in the county.

The per capita income in Yakima County is $29,309, which represents the average income per person across the entire county population. The median household income — which accounts for all earners in a household — is $68,015.

Yakima County's median household income of $68,015 is lower than the Washington state average of $76,363. The per capita income is $29,309, compared to the state average of $40,628.

The per capita income in Yakima County, Washington is $29,309, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Per capita income is calculated by dividing total personal income by total population, providing an average income figure per resident.

Yakima County's median household income of $68,015 is below the Washington average of $76,363. The per capita income of $29,309 is also lower than the state average of $40,628. Lower incomes can reflect the local economic base, rural vs. urban location, and employment opportunities available in the area.

Yakima County ranks #28 out of 39 counties in Washington by median household income (1 = highest). With a median household income of $68,015 and per capita income of $29,309, it falls in the bottom third of counties statewide.