Ellensburg, WA Profile
Ellensburg, WA, population 17,141, 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 the past decade the population of Ellensburg has grown by about 10%. Since 2005 Ellensburg's population has grown by about 2%.
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% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 88% |
| African American | 1% |
| Native American | 1% |
| Asian | 4% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 6% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 23.6 |
| Males | 23.6 |
| Females | 23.6 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 13% | | Under 20: | 13% |
| 20 to 40 | 24% | | 20 to 40: | 23% |
| 40 to 60 | 7% | | 40 to 60: | 8% |
| Over 60 | 4% | | Over 60: | 7% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 15,477 | N/A |
| 2001 | 15,747 | 1.74% |
| 2002 | 16,091 | 2.18% |
| 2003 | 16,337 | 1.53% |
| 2004 | 17,004 | 4.08% |
| 2005 | 16,856 | -0.87% |
| 2006 | 17,090 | 1.39% |
| 2007 | 16,989 | -0.59% |
| 2008 | 17,141 | 0.89% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $20,034 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 198 |
| 2002 | 202 |
| 2003 | 176 |
| 2004 | 164 |
| 2005 | 253 |
| 2006 | 169 |
| 2007 | 241 |
| 2008 | 268 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
0 | 11 | 3 | 17 |
| 2002 |
1 | 15 | 4 | 12 |
| 2003 |
0 | 14 | 2 | 12 |
| 2004 |
0 | 9 | 6 | 12 |
| 2005 |
0 | 18 | 4 | 20 |
| 2006 |
0 | 11 | 8 | 10 |
| 2007 |
0 | 14 | 5 | 22 |
| 2008 |
0 | 21 | 1 | 25 |
Property Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 7,797 |
| 2002 | 7,088 |
| 2003 | 7,194 |
| 2004 | 6,584 |
| 2005 | 7,256 |
| 2006 | 5,998 |
| 2007 | 5,243 |
| 2008 | 5,530 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
190 |
1,003 |
28 |
| 2002 |
197 |
888 |
40 |
| 2003 |
213 |
903 |
30 |
| 2004 |
161 |
885 |
37 |
| 2005 |
191 |
964 |
50 |
| 2006 |
198 |
791 |
43 |
| 2006 |
176 |
682 |
35 |
| 2006 |
184 |
740 |
46 |
Location
| Elevation | 1,540 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 4.9 Square Miles |
