Kittitas, WA Demographics

A map of Kittitas's Population by Race

Kittitas, Washington has an estimated population of 1,221, a large decrease from the 1,438 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.3% White, 27.8% Hispanic, 2.9% Multiracial, 1.4% Black, 0.7% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kittitas, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kittitas has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Washington overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Kittitas, that probability was 41.1% in 2020 and 46.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kittitas is ranked the 378th most populous place in Washington, out of 639 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Kittitas was ranked the 360th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kittitas's White Population

822 residents of Kittitas, or 67.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kittitas is slightly higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Kittitas ranks 391st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kittitas's White population has declined by an estimated 22.4%. White residents' share of Kittitas's population has decreased from 73.6% to 67.3%.

Kittitas is more White than neighboring Thorp (54.8% White), Selah (61.5% White), and Naches (66% White). Kittitas is less White than neighboring Ellensburg (75.8% White), and Gleed (80.5% White).

Kittitas's Black Population

17 residents of Kittitas, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kittitas is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Kittitas ranks 471st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kittitas's Black population has grown by an estimated 466.7%. Black residents' share of Kittitas's population has increased from 0.2% to 1.4%.

Kittitas is more Black than neighboring Selah (0.3% Black), and Gleed (0.2% Black). Kittitas is less Black than neighboring Ellensburg (2.1% Black), Thorp (2.6% Black), and Naches (2.2% Black).

Kittitas's Asian Population

8 residents of Kittitas, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kittitas is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Kittitas ranks 546th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kittitas's Asian population has grown by an estimated 166.7%. Asian residents' share of Kittitas's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Kittitas is more Asian than neighboring Thorp (0% Asian). Kittitas is less Asian than neighboring Ellensburg (2.6% Asian), Selah (2.4% Asian), Gleed (0.8% Asian), and Naches (0.8% Asian).

Kittitas's Hispanic Population

339 residents of Kittitas, or 27.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kittitas is considerably higher than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Kittitas ranks 89th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kittitas's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 11.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Kittitas's population has increased from 21.1% to 27.8%.

Kittitas is more Hispanic than neighboring Ellensburg (12.8% Hispanic), Gleed (12.4% Hispanic), and Naches (27% Hispanic). Kittitas is less Hispanic than neighboring Thorp (30.4% Hispanic), and Selah (28.5% Hispanic).

Kittitas's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Kittitas, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Kittitas is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Kittitas ranks 593rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kittitas's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kittitas's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Kittitas is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ellensburg (0.2% Native American/Other), Thorp (6.5% Native American/Other), Selah (1.2% Native American/Other), Gleed (0.6% Native American/Other), and Naches (3.4% Native American/Other).

Kittitas's Multiracial Population

35 residents of Kittitas, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kittitas is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Kittitas ranks 516th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kittitas's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 43.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Kittitas's population has decreased from 4.3% to 2.9%.

Kittitas is more Multiracial than neighboring Naches (0.7% Multiracial). Kittitas is less Multiracial than neighboring Ellensburg (6.5% Multiracial), Thorp (5.7% Multiracial), Selah (6.1% Multiracial), and Gleed (5.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.