Yakima is a city in Washington state in USA with a population of 93829 residents.. The poverty rate of Yakima is 19.2%, which is 37% higher than national average. The typical household in Yakima earns $48220 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 51.3% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Yakima, only 77% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Yakima remained 6.2%, which is 32% higher than national rate. Nearly 1 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Yakima, only 19% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 31% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Yakima is 99, which is 1% lower than national average. Median home value in Yakima is $182900 , which is 20% lower than national average. While median income in Yakima remained $48220, which is 29% lower than national average.