Yakima
City in Yakima County, Washington
Yakima is a city in Yakima County, Washington, with 96,968 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,066 ft (325 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Union Gap, 3.7 miles SE.
- 96,968residents (2020 Census)
- 1,066 ftelevation · 325 m
- 28.1 sq miland area · 72.7 km²
- 3,453 / sq mipopulation density
- 98902ZIP code
About Yakima
Yakima ( or ) is a city in and the county seat of Yakima County, Washington, United States, and the state's 11th most populous city. As of the 2020 census, the city had a total population of 96,968 and a metropolitan population of 256,728. The unincorporated suburban areas of West Valley and Terrace Heights are considered a part of greater Yakima.
Yakima is about 60 miles (100 kilometers) southeast of Mount Rainier in Washington. It is situated in the Yakima Valley, a productive agricultural region noted for apple, wine, and hop production. As of 2011, the Yakima Valley produces 77% of all hops grown in the United States. The name Yakima originates from the Yakama Nation Native American tribe, whose reservation is located south of the city.
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Living in Yakima
- Median household income
- $62,815
- Median home value
- $297,600
- Median rent
- $1,117/mo
- Median age
- 34.3
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Yakima had 96,968 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 96,968 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,453 per sq mi (1,333 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Yakima at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Yakima County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 96,968 (2020) |
| Land area | 28.09 sq mi (72.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.46 sq mi (1.19 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,066 ft (325 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.5909° N, 120.5494° W |
| ZIP code | 98902 |
| Official website | ci.yakima.wa.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5380010 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Yakima
- Union Gap3.7 mi SE
- Selah3.8 mi N
- Ahtanum3.9 mi SW
- Summitview5.1 mi W
- Gleed5.4 mi NW
- Terrace Heights5.5 mi E
- Eschbach6.5 mi NW
- Parker7.3 mi SE
- Moxee7.5 mi E
- Cowiche9.5 mi NW
- Donald10.7 mi SE
- Naches11.5 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Yakima
What county is Yakima in?
Yakima is in Yakima County, Washington.
What is the population of Yakima, WA?
96,968 people lived in Yakima at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Yakima, WA?
The ZIP code of Yakima is 98902.
What is the elevation of Yakima?
1,066 feet (325 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Yakima?
Union Gap (3.7 mi), Selah (3.8 mi), Ahtanum (3.9 mi), Summitview (5.1 mi), Gleed (5.4 mi).
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