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Yakima, WA vs Kirkland, WA

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- Kirkland is 0% more densely populated than Yakima.
- People are 19.5% more likely to be married in Kirkland.
- The Median Age is 4.2 years older in Kirkland.
 Yakima, WAKirkland, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock91,656329,725,481
 Female Population50.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population50.0%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock37.838.4
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 Population - 201091,647  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock45,054285,036,114
 Population - 199054,827  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock111.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now72.0%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock5,146.993.4
 Land Area27.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock2.8264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Yakima, WAKirkland, WAUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.4%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.6%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.1%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.0%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.7%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3414.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock17.0%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock8.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.4%1.9%
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 Race
 Yakima, WAKirkland, WAUnited States
 White45.6%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock1.6%12.2%
 Asian1.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.9%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.6%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.6%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock7.5%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Yakima, WAKirkland, WAUnited States
 Married Population46.3%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock54.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock44.7%50.2%
 Never Married36.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock10.9%10.8%
 Widowed6.4%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.432.60
 Households34,284  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock23,19680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children31.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock45.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households11,934  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock8.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children9.4%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Yakima    12 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Overall we've enjoyed our stay in Yakima after several years and plan on being here for several more, at least. The spring and summer here are just unreal compared to  More

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Over 9 years ago

I may be relocating to Yakima, WA for a professional position at a local university. I have never lived in this part of the country as I am from the East Coast. I have  More

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Yakima is situated in the high desert, eastern elevations of the Cascade Mountain Range. Coming from the humid, eastern parts of the country, I was amazed at how  More

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Reviews for Kirkland    14 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

12 years in Kirkland. It sure changed but love it. Great waterfront, restaurants, art galleries, public transportation, parks, and schools. And only 20 minutes from  More

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Beautiful water and mountain views, enticing wailing culture, bars, restaurants and upscale shopping. Lived here for 7 years now and lookig to move to someplace sunnier  More

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Over 14 years ago

We are not living in our home in Kirkland at the moment (retired now and moving about) and we miss it. Our home is in a lovely small cul de sac and backs on to a  More

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