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.

Yelm, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

11,102

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

63.2%7,012

Hispanic/Latino

16.3%1,809

Two or More

8.1%901

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

5.1%567

Black

4.8%530

Asian

1.3%145

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.2%138

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.6%510

High School Diploma

21.6%1,449

Some College (<1 yr)

9.6%645

Some College (1+ yr)

15.8%1,056

Associate's Degree

11.2%752

Bachelor's Degree

16.7%1,121

Master's Degree

9.3%625

Professional Degree

0.4%30

Doctorate

0.8%55

HS or Higher

93.3%

BA or Higher

27.4%

Graduate+

10.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$455,300

Median Renti

$1,626

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

66.6%2,465

Renter-Occupied

33.4%1,238

Total Units

3,748

Homeownership

66.6%

Vacancy Rate

1.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.7%43

$50K–$100K

0.6%15

$150K–$200K

0.4%10

$200K–$300K

5.6%138

$300K–$500K

57%1,406

$500K–$1M

32.6%803

$1M+

2%50

Rent Distribution

Under $500

147

$500–$750

105

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

148

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

226

$2,000+

411

Year Built

2020 or later

3%111

2010–2019

25.7%963

2000–2009

33.8%1,268

1990–1999

17.6%660

1980–1989

4.8%179

1970–1979

3.3%123

1960–1969

5.2%194

1950–1959

0.5%17

1939 or earlier

6.2%233

Heating Fuel

Electricity

58%2,146

Utility Gas

36.4%1,349

Bottled/LP Gas

3%112

Wood

1.5%56

No Fuel

0.7%25

Solar

0.4%15

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$90,750

Mean Household Incomei

$98,043

Per Capita Incomei

$34,142

Poverty Ratei

6.1%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

5,644

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.1%190

$10K–$15K

1.1%40

$15K–$20K

0.9%35

$20K–$25K

3.3%124

$25K–$30K

0.7%26

$30K–$35K

0.2%7

$35K–$40K

2.7%101

$40K–$45K

1.5%57

$45K–$50K

2.6%97

$50K–$60K

5.8%213

$60K–$75K

9.8%362

$75K–$100K

26%961

$100K–$125K

15.1%558

$125K–$150K

12.4%459

$150K–$200K

5.5%203

$200K+

7.3%270

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

Residentsi

125

Avg. Tenant Renti

$463/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers29 homes84% occupied$486/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 832 homes80% occupied$442/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $90,750/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $27K/yr

81.3%

Very low income$27K–$45K/yr

16.6%

Low income$45K–$73K/yr

2.1%

Who Receives This Housing

77.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

7.3% of subsidized households are minority

23% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

25.8% 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

9148.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

187

United Kingdom

Philippines

Germany

Poland

Canada

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,457

Avg. Commutei

33.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,324

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,241(18.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95%Insured

5%Uninsured

Yelm, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026