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Ellensburg, WA Profile


Ellensburg, WA, population 16,914, is located in Washington's Kittitas county, about 88.4 miles from Bellevue and 91.0 miles from Tacoma.

Through the 90's Ellensburg's population has grown by about 25%. It is estimated that in the first 5 years of this decade the population of Ellensburg has grown by about 10%.

Ellensburg's property crime levels tend to be higher than Washington's average level. The same data shows violent crime levels in Ellensburg tend to be lower than Washington's average level.

Population Statistics

Gender

Population by Gender
Males 49%
Females 51%
As % of Population
   

Race

Population by Race
White88%
African American1%
Native American1%
Asian4%
Hawaiian0%
Other/Mixed6%
As % of Population
         

Age


Median Age
Population23.60
Males23.60
Females23.60
Vs. State Median Age
    
    
    
Males by AgeFemales by Age
Under 2013.00%Under 20: 13.00%
20 to 4024.00%20 to 40: 23.00%
40 to 607.00%40 to 60: 8.00%
Over 604.00%Over 60: 7.00%
Age Distribution
       
       
       
       

Size


Population by YearChange Rate
200015,414N/A
200115,6581.58%
200215,9671.97%
200316,1881.38%
200416,8243.93%
200516,9140.53%
Vs. State Change Rate
 
    
    
    
    
    

Economics


Household Income
Median$20,034
Vs. State Median Income
    

Law Enforcement Statistics

Violent Crimes


Rate Per 100K People
2001198
2002202
2003176
2004164
2005253
2006169
Vs. State Violent Crime Rate
    
    
    
    
    
    
Offense 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Murder, Man-Slaughter 010000
Forcible Rape 11151491811
Robbery 342648
Aggravated Assault 171212122010

Property Crimes


Rate Per 100K People
20017,797
20027,088
20037,194
20046,584
20057,256
20065,998
Vs. State Property Crime Rate
    
    
    
    
    
    
Offense 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Burglary 190 197 213 161 191 198
Larceny, Theft 1,003 888 903 885 964 791
Motor Vehicle Theft 28 40 30 37 50 43
Arson 13 17 6 5 2 0

Location

Elevation1,540 feet above sea level
Land Area4.9 Square Miles



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