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.

Ritzville, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,855

Median Agei

40.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

82.3%1,527

Two or More

9%167

Hispanic/Latino

6.8%126

Asian

1.7%31

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.1%52

High School Diploma

16.8%212

Some College (<1 yr)

11.7%148

Some College (1+ yr)

17.7%223

Associate's Degree

10.7%135

Bachelor's Degree

13%164

Master's Degree

10.1%127

Professional Degree

0.5%6

Doctorate

3.3%42

HS or Higher

87.8%

BA or Higher

26.8%

Graduate+

13.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$227,000

Median Renti

$1,002

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

76.6%582

Renter-Occupied

23.4%178

Total Units

913

Homeownership

76.6%

Vacancy Rate

16.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

11.2%65

$50K–$100K

9.1%53

$100K–$150K

8.4%49

$150K–$200K

13.1%76

$200K–$300K

29.4%171

$300K–$500K

21.8%127

$500K–$1M

6%35

$1M+

1%6

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

3.5%32

2000–2009

0.9%8

1990–1999

4.6%42

1980–1989

8.9%81

1970–1979

10.1%92

1960–1969

6.8%62

1950–1959

14.2%130

1940–1949

15.9%145

1939 or earlier

35.2%321

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

55.8%424

Electricity

35.7%271

No Fuel

4.3%33

Wood

2.6%20

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%8

Other

0.5%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$56,442

Mean Household Incomei

$70,397

Per Capita Incomei

$31,242

Poverty Ratei

13.4%

Unemploymenti

2.8%

Labor Forcei

799

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.8%67

$10K–$15K

4.1%31

$15K–$20K

5.1%39

$20K–$25K

4.9%37

$25K–$30K

3.2%24

$30K–$35K

3.2%24

$35K–$40K

7.8%59

$45K–$50K

3.7%28

$50K–$60K

12.2%93

$60K–$75K

10.5%80

$75K–$100K

16.2%123

$100K–$125K

5.7%43

$125K–$150K

2.9%22

$150K–$200K

8%61

$200K+

3.8%29

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

191%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

769

Avg. Commutei

21.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

772

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

117(8.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.6%Insured

6.4%Uninsured