Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Kirkland, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

92,621

Median Agei

38.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

62.3%57,710

Asian

19.3%17,873

Hispanic/Latino

7.8%7,183

Two or More

7.3%6,746

Black

1.8%1,651

Other

1.2%1,144

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%224

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%90

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.6%1,087

High School Diploma

8.4%5,732

Some College (<1 yr)

4.7%3,210

Some College (1+ yr)

9.8%6,667

Associate's Degree

6.5%4,433

Bachelor's Degree

38.6%26,253

Master's Degree

21.1%14,333

Professional Degree

2.7%1,821

Doctorate

4%2,746

HS or Higher

97.4%

BA or Higher

66.3%

Graduate+

27.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$1,115,400

Median Renti

$2,401

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

60.8%23,576

Renter-Occupied

39.2%15,195

Total Units

41,096

Homeownership

60.8%

Vacancy Rate

5.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

1%234

$50K–$100K

0.2%57

$100K–$150K

0.4%83

$150K–$200K

0.2%54

$200K–$300K

1.3%295

$300K–$500K

6.4%1,512

$500K–$1M

31%7,311

$1M+

59.5%14,030

Rent Distribution

Under $500

537

$500–$750

115

$750–$1,000

184

$1,000–$1,250

376

$1,250–$1,500

544

$1,500–$2,000

2,094

$2,000+

11,107

Year Built

2020 or later

3.6%1,470

2010–2019

9.1%3,744

2000–2009

12.6%5,193

1990–1999

13.1%5,373

1980–1989

18.1%7,418

1970–1979

22.6%9,289

1960–1969

14.7%6,036

1950–1959

2.9%1,185

1940–1949

1%416

1939 or earlier

2.4%972

Heating Fuel

Electricity

49.3%19,130

Utility Gas

48.5%18,823

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%301

Fuel Oil

0.5%180

No Fuel

0.4%158

Wood

0.2%75

Other

0.2%75

Solar

0.1%29

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$150,414

Mean Household Incomei

$225,280

Per Capita Incomei

$95,367

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

4.6%

Labor Forcei

54,181

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.5%968

$10K–$15K

1.8%689

$15K–$20K

1.7%645

$20K–$25K

1.4%548

$25K–$30K

1.3%510

$30K–$35K

1.9%741

$35K–$40K

1%389

$40K–$45K

1.6%626

$45K–$50K

1.4%540

$50K–$60K

3.3%1,263

$60K–$75K

5.9%2,291

$75K–$100K

8.6%3,330

$100K–$125K

9.1%3,532

$125K–$150K

8.4%3,269

$150K–$200K

11.4%4,426

$200K+

38.7%15,004

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

789

Residentsi

2,293

Avg. Tenant Renti

$140/mo

Programs in this community

Public Housing103 homes96% occupied$403/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers223 homes101% occupied$0/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 824 homes90% occupied$309/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $150,414/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $45K/yr

88.2%

Very low income$45K–$75K/yr

8.7%

Low income$75K–$120K/yr

3.1%

Who Receives This Housing

69.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

46.2% of subsidized households are minority

18.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

41.2% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

24,32326.3%

By Region

Top Countries

China

3,645

India

3,103

Mexico

1,362

Canada

1,035

Korea

926

Philippines

819

United Kingdom

421

Germany

395

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

50,453

Avg. Commutei

23.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

51,652

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

3,152(4.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.2%Insured

3.8%Uninsured

Kirkland, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026