Kittitas, WA County is a rural farming community in central Washington. Its population of 44,147 people is significantly lower than the US population of 329,725,481, with a much smaller population density of 21 people per square mile compared to 93 for the US. Kittitas is home to many local businesses including Ellensburg Rope and Twine Co., Kittitas Valley Winery, and Sunshine Garden Supply. Nature lovers will appreciate the abundance of outdoor activities available year-round such as hiking along the Yakima River Canyon or birdwatching at Taneum Canyon. For those interested in supporting local organizations and sporting events, there's the Ellensburg Community Theatre or attending one of Central Washington University's football games. No matter what your interests are, Kittitas has something for everyone!
The population in Kittitas County is 44,147. There are 19 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Kittitas County is 34.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Kittitas County is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Kittitas County
- 48.7% are married
- 10.9% are divorced
- 31.1% are married with children
- 13.2% have children, but are single
Race in Kittitas County
- 84.4% are White
- 1.0% are Black
- 1.9% are Asian
- 0.6% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 8.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.2% Two or more races
- 0.2% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander