Ellensburg, WA is located in the Kittitas Valley in the Central Washington region and is part of the Ellensburg Metro Area. The metro area has a population of 44,147 with a population density of 21.42 people per square mile, which is much lower than the overall US population density of 93.29 people per square mile. This makes Ellensburg a great place to visit for those who enjoy outdoor activities, such as hiking the Cascades or biking on local trails. There are also plenty of local businesses in this area to explore, such as Central Washington University and Iron Horse Brewery. Additionally, there are many organizations dedicated to helping local demographics such as the YWCA and Ellensburg Community Poverty Coalition. When it comes to sports, Ellensburg is proud to host its own annual rodeo and other sporting events throughout the year that attract locals and visitors alike.
The population in Ellensburg Metro Area is 44,147. There are 19 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Ellensburg Metro Area is 34.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Ellensburg Metro Area is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Ellensburg Metro Area
- 48.7% are married
- 10.9% are divorced
- 31.1% are married with children
- 13.2% have children, but are single
Race in Ellensburg Metro Area
- 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