Kirkland, WA Demographics
What is the population of Kirkland?
There are 92,015 residents in Kirkland, with a median age of 38. Of this, 50.43% are males and 49.57% are females. US-born citizens make up 74.07% of the resident pool in Kirkland, while non-US-born citizens account for 13.34%. Additionally, 12.59% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 76,792 people in Kirkland currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 92,015 | 0.4% |
| Male Population | 46,407 | 1.2% |
| Female Population | 45,608 | -0.5% |
Male Population 50.43%
Female Population 49.57%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 38 | 0.5% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 68,151 | -0.0% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 12,275 | 3.4% |
| Not Citizen | 11,589 | -0.4% |
Citizen U.S. Born 74.07%
Citizen not U.S. Born 13.34%
Not Citizen 12.59%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,369 | -20.6% |
| Moved from Same County | 8,280 | -6.2% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,818 | 11.9% |
| Moved from Different State | 2,785 | 4.7% |
| Same House as Last Year | 76,792 | 1.2% |
Moved from Abroad 1.5%
Moved from Same County 9.09%
Moved from Same State 2%
Moved from Different State 3.06%
Same House as Last Year 84.35%
What are the employment statistics in Kirkland?
White-collar workers make up 91.16% of the working population in Kirkland, while blue-collar employees account for 8.84%. There are also 5,215 entrepreneurs in Kirkland (10.29% of the workforce); 38,697 workers employed in private companies (76.33%); and 3,740 people working in governmental institutions (7.38%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 46,212 | 1.1% |
| Blue Collar | 4,482 | -4.7% |
White Collar 91.16%
Blue Collar 8.84%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 5,215 | 2.3% |
| Private Companies | 38,697 | 0.8% |
| Governmental Workers | 3,740 | 1.1% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 3,042 | -6.6% |
Self Employees 10.29%
Private Companies 76.33%
Governmental Workers 7.38%
Not for Profit Companies 6%
How many households are there in Kirkland?
There are a total of 37,546 households in Kirkland, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 62.18% of these Kirkland households, while non-family units account for the remaining 37.82%. Additionally, 29.22% of households have children and 70.78% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 37,546 | 1.1% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 23,345 | 0.6% |
| Non-Family Households | 14,201 | 1.7% |
Family Households 62.18%
Non-Family Households 37.82%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 10,970 | 1.0% |
| Households without Children | 26,576 | 1.1% |
Households with Children 29.22%
Households without Children 70.78%
What are the median and average incomes in Kirkland?
The average annual household income in Kirkland is $193,452, while the median household income sits at $135,608 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $166,359, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $157,699. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $77,781 and $81,590, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $193,452 | 11.1% |
| Median Household Income | $135,608 | 11.2% |
| People below Poverty Level | -3 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 84,075 | 0.6% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Kirkland?
There are 39,869 housing units in Kirkland, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1983. Of the 37,546 occupied housing units in Kirkland, 62.11% are owner-occupied, while 37.89% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 71.85% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $929,600. In general, housing costs reach $2,415 per month in Kirkland.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 39,869 | 1.2% |
| Median Year Built | 1983 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 946 | -9.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 508 | -12.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1,247 | -6.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 5,936 | -1.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 9,210 | 1.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 7,698 | 2.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 6,013 | -3.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 4,682 | 8.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 3,143 | 3.2% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 486 | 126.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 37,546 | 1.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 23,320 | 1.5% |
| Renter Occupied | $14,226 | 0.3% |
Owner Occupied 62.11%
Renter Occupied 37.89%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 16,755 | -0.2% |
| Without Mortgage | 6,565 | 6.0% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $929,600 | 15.5% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $960,700 | 18.8% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,415 | 8.6% |
With Mortgage 71.85%
Without Mortgage 28.15%
What is the level of education in Kirkland?
Approximately 14.79% of the population in Kirkland holds a high school degree (that's 10,888 residents), while 17.07% have attained a college certificate (14,764 locals) and 36.81% have a bachelor's degree (27,099 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 1,234 | 21.1% |
| Some High School | 10,888 | 4.4% |
| Some College | 14,764 | -5.3% |
| Associate Degree | 5,264 | -5.2% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27,099 | 0.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 16,562 | 3.5% |
No High School 1.68%
Some High School 14.79%
Some College 17.07%
Associate Degree 7.15%
Bachelor's Degree 36.81%
Graduate Degree 22.5%
What is the marital status of Kirkland residents?
A total of 23,748 people in Kirkland have never been married (which represents 31.13% of the total population), while 41,705 of them are wedded (54.67%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 680 (0.89%) and 8,148 (10.68%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 23,748 | 4.3% |
| Married | 41,705 | -0.6% |
| Separated | 680 | -25.2% |
| Widowed | 2,680 | -6.6% |
| Divorced | 8,148 | 8,148.0% |
Never Married 31.13%
Married 54.67%
Separated 0.89%
Widowed 3.51%
Divorced 10.68%
What are the most common means of transportation in Kirkland?
The top three means of transportation people in Kirkland use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 32,042 residents commute by car, 3,008 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 1,180 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 32,042 | -5.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 3,008 | -20.2% |
| Ferryboat | 9 | 0.0% |
| Bicycle | 261 | 33.9% |
| Motorcycle | 104 | 7.2% |
| TaxiCab | 131 | 12.0% |
| Walk | 1,180 | -15.8% |
What is the median and average household income in Kirkland by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.