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.

Union Gap, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,584

Median Agei

34.5

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

57.6%3,792

White

34.2%2,253

Two or More

3.3%214

Asian

2.7%179

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.8%118

Other

0.4%28

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.8%350

High School Diploma

28.6%1,139

Some College (<1 yr)

7.8%311

Some College (1+ yr)

7.8%311

Associate's Degree

10.8%431

Bachelor's Degree

3.4%135

Master's Degree

1%39

HS or Higher

68.2%

BA or Higher

4.4%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$210,600

Median Renti

$1,133

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

61.7%1,384

Renter-Occupied

38.3%858

Total Units

2,341

Homeownership

61.7%

Vacancy Rate

4.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

13.3%184

$50K–$100K

9.5%132

$100K–$150K

4.8%67

$150K–$200K

17.4%241

$200K–$300K

36.8%510

$300K–$500K

16.6%230

$500K–$1M

1.4%20

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

156

$1,000–$1,250

294

$1,250–$1,500

155

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

3.2%74

2000–2009

6.9%161

1990–1999

8.7%203

1980–1989

11.1%261

1970–1979

22.2%520

1960–1969

13.2%309

1950–1959

12.6%296

1940–1949

12.4%290

1939 or earlier

9.7%227

Heating Fuel

Electricity

62.9%1,411

Utility Gas

28.6%642

Bottled/LP Gas

4.1%91

Wood

3.1%70

Fuel Oil

1.2%28

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$59,651

Mean Household Incomei

$68,632

Per Capita Incomei

$23,706

Poverty Ratei

13.5%

Unemploymenti

13.4%

Labor Forcei

3,406

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9.1%204

$10K–$15K

3.5%79

$15K–$20K

4.8%108

$20K–$25K

3.1%69

$25K–$30K

5.6%125

$30K–$35K

5.8%130

$35K–$40K

3.6%80

$40K–$45K

3.7%84

$45K–$50K

1%23

$50K–$60K

10.3%232

$60K–$75K

9%202

$75K–$100K

19.5%438

$100K–$125K

15.5%348

$125K–$150K

1.9%42

$150K–$200K

2.5%57

$200K+

0.9%21

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

Avg. Tenant Renti

$418/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers17 homes87% occupied$418/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $59,651/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

71%

Very low income$18K–$30K/yr

29%

Who Receives This Housing

88% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

59% of subsidized households are minority

39% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

29% 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

1,28019.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,091

Philippines

139

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,939

Avg. Commutei

16.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,948

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

145(2.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

86.5%Insured

13.5%Uninsured