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.

Zillah, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,140

Median Agei

35.7

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

50.7%1,593

White

40.8%1,281

Two or More

3.9%121

American Indian/Alaska Native

2.4%74

Other

0.8%25

Asian

0.8%24

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.7%22

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.6%110

High School Diploma

26.6%520

Some College (<1 yr)

3.7%72

Some College (1+ yr)

12.9%252

Associate's Degree

8.2%160

Bachelor's Degree

15.3%299

Master's Degree

11.8%231

Professional Degree

1.7%33

Doctorate

0.4%8

HS or Higher

86.1%

BA or Higher

29.2%

Graduate+

13.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$334,800

Median Renti

$1,093

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

69.6%773

Renter-Occupied

30.4%337

Total Units

1,157

Homeownership

69.6%

Vacancy Rate

4.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

4%31

$50K–$100K

0.6%5

$100K–$150K

1.8%14

$150K–$200K

4.7%36

$200K–$300K

29.1%225

$300K–$500K

53.4%413

$500K–$1M

6.3%49

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

110

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.3%4

2010–2019

8.4%97

2000–2009

10%116

1990–1999

15.8%183

1980–1989

13.1%151

1970–1979

25.2%291

1960–1969

2.2%25

1950–1959

7.1%82

1940–1949

1.6%18

1939 or earlier

16.4%190

Heating Fuel

Electricity

69.4%770

Utility Gas

25.7%285

Bottled/LP Gas

4.5%50

Wood

0.5%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$75,000

Mean Household Incomei

$97,995

Per Capita Incomei

$33,922

Poverty Ratei

6.4%

Unemploymenti

5.4%

Labor Forcei

1,417

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.1%45

$10K–$15K

0.5%6

$15K–$20K

2.4%27

$20K–$25K

5%55

$25K–$30K

1.6%18

$30K–$35K

3.6%40

$35K–$40K

3.9%43

$40K–$45K

1.7%19

$45K–$50K

5.8%64

$50K–$60K

3.3%37

$60K–$75K

18.1%201

$75K–$100K

15%167

$100K–$125K

8%89

$125K–$150K

11.8%131

$150K–$200K

3.1%34

$200K+

12.1%134

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

$359/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

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

Project Based Section 839 homes95% occupied$359/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $75,000/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr

83%

Very low income$23K–$38K/yr

17%

Who Receives This Housing

56% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

50% of subsidized households are minority

44% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

75% 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

2768.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

219

Philippines

United Kingdom

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,315

Avg. Commutei

22.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,341

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

84(4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.7%Insured

11.3%Uninsured

Zillah, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026