Yakima County, Washington Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Yakima County, Washington
Yakima County, Washington Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
257,152
Median Age
33.3
Male Median
32.7
Female Median
34.0
Yakima County, Washington Population Growth

Yakima County, Washington Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +8.7%%.
+8.7%% Growth
Yakima County, Washington Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Yakima County, Washington Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 33.3 | 257,152 |
| 2023 | 33.2 | 256,605 |
| 2022 | 33.0 | 256,143 |
| 2021 | 33.0 | 255,151 |
| 2020 | 32.9 | 250,649 |
| 2019 | 33.0 | 249,697 |
| 2018 | 32.8 | 249,325 |
| 2017 | 32.7 | 248,279 |
| 2016 | 32.6 | 247,681 |
| 2015 | 32.5 | 247,408 |
| 2014 | 32.4 | 246,402 |
| 2013 | 32.3 | 244,654 |
| 2012 | 32.4 | 242,454 |
| 2011 | 32.4 | 239,836 |
| 2010 | 32.3 | 236,542 |
Yakima County, Washington Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 7.1% |
| 5–17 | 21.8% |
| 18–24 | 9.6% |
| 25–34 | 13.6% |
| 35–54 | 22.8% |
| 55–64 | 10.5% |
| 65+ | 14.5% |
Dependency Ratios for Yakima County, Washington
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 76.8
- Youth Dependency:
- 51.1
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 25.6
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Yakima County, Washington
The median age in Yakima County, Washington is 33.3 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Yakima County, Washington is 257,152.
In Yakima County, Washington, seniors (ages 65+) make up 14.5% of the population, while children under 18 represent 21.8%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Yakima County, Washington has remained stable.