Northeast Kittitas CCD Washington Income Charts

This section shows the Northeast Kittitas CCD Washington economy using the most recent economic analysis from the 2019 Census Bureau. Starting with Figure 1 which shows the median earnings per worker, Northeast Kittitas CCD depicts it has a median earnings per worker of $53,190 which is the second most median earnings of all the places in the greater Northeast Kittitas CCD region. The place with the highest median earnings per worker in the area is Thorp CDP which depicts a median earnings of $58,603 (10.2% larger). Comparing median earnings per worker to the United States average of $47,712, Northeast Kittitas CCD is 11.5% larger. Also, measured against the state of Washington, median earnings per worker of $54,615, Northeast Kittitas CCD is only about 2.7% smaller.

In Figure 2 a more complete view of income is shown which aggregates income from all members in the household and it has a median household income of $81,970 which is ranked #1 of all places in the greater Northeast Kittitas CCD region. Comparing median household income to the United States average of $60,293, Northeast Kittitas CCD is 36.0% larger. Also, measured against the state of Washington, median household income of $70,116, Northeast Kittitas CCD is 16.9% larger.

The next section examines a variety of different income statistics for the Northeast Kittitas CCD metropolitan area. In Figure 3 we see that it has the percentage of earnings less than $10,000 less than most other places in the metro area at 17.8% of the total. Second, it has the second smallest in terms of median earnings of less than $10,000 of all the other places in the local area when sorted by earnings between $10,000 and $14,999 at 5.1% of the total. Third, it has the smallest proportion of earnings between $15,000 and $19,999 at 4.5% of the total. Also, it has the largest proportion of earnings between $75,000 and $99,999 at 8.6% of the total and is ranked #1. In addition, it has the largest proportion of earnings of $100,000 more at 7.2% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 5 has the Average number of hours worked in a typical work week during the year, it has an average hours of 38.4 which is in the mid point range of other places in the metro area. The place with the highest average hours in the area is Thorp CDP which depicts an average hours of 41.5 (8.1% larger). Dividing median annual worker earnings by the average number of hours worked in a year in Figure 6 shows that it has an average hourly earnings of $26.64 which is the second most of all the places in the metro area. The place with the highest average hourly earnings in the area is Thorp CDP which shows an average hourly earnings of $27.16 ( only slightly larger). Comparing average hourly earnings to the United States average of $23.71, Northeast Kittitas CCD is 12.4% larger. Also, compared with the state of Washington, average hourly earnings of $27.28, Northeast Kittitas CCD is only about 2.4% smaller.

Figure 7 examines the number of self employed people in the Northeast Kittitas CCD metro area based on the number of people who reported any self employment income. Northeast Kittitas CCD depicts it has a percentage of people self employed of 14.5% which is the second most of all the places in the greater region. The place with the highest percentage of people self employed in the area is South Wenatchee CDP which depicts a percentage self employed of 31.0% (about twice as large).

Turning our attention to Figure 8, the median household income by age group, it has the largest proportion of median income-25 to 44 years at $86,417 of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of median income-45 to 64 years at $89,423 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger place being Thorp CDP with $98,068. Third, it has the largest proportion of median income-65 years and over at $68,810 of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 9 breaks down the source of income and Northeast Kittitas CCD has the largest proportion of investment and retirement income at 20.4% of the total and is ranked #1.

The next chart (Figure 11) shows the percentage of households that had retirement income over the last 12 months and it has a households with retirement income of 24.1% which is the second most households with retirement income of all the places in the greater Northeast Kittitas CCD region. The place with the highest households with retirement income in the area is Thorp CDP which depicts a households with retirement income of 26.3% (9.0% larger).

In the next chart, Figure 12, the median family income is shown for families broken down by racial group and it has the largest proportion of overall family income at $87,328 of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of white family income at $87,270 of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 13 shows the cost of living and other consumer spending categories for a variety of cost components from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Northeast Kittitas CCD depicts it has the hightest cost of 149.9 for the cost of housing category.

Northeast Kittitas CCD Washington Labor Force Charts

The next two charts look at very recent, monthly trended employment related performance using data estimated by economists at the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The BLS tracks unemployment statistics for a large number of areas throughout the country on a month to month basis. However, not every location in the U.S. is tracked by the BLS so the chart will only show the closest location available (which may be the same location.) Figure 14 shows the monthly unemployment rate for the area as well as a comparison to the overall national economy measure for the United States. Note that in March to April 2020, the Covid 19 recession or great recession occurred and affects this metric. It depicts that from February 2006 to before the Wuhan virus Pandemic the monthly unemployment rate went from 4.8% to 3.5% in February 2020. This represents a decrease in the monthly unemployment rate of 27.1%. Since that time, the monthly unemployment rate has gone to 6.9% This represents an increase in the monthly unemployment rate of 97.1%. In Figure 15 the monthly labor force participation which are people actively looking for work are also defined as unemployed but do not include people who have given up looking for work. It shows that from January 2010 to before the disasterous COVID-19 Pandemic the monthly labor force participation went from 17,078 to 18,979 in November 2019. This represents an increase in the monthly labor force participation of 11.1%. Since that time, the monthly labor force participation has gone to 18,979 This represents an increase in the monthly labor force participation of very little.

The next two charts look at the annual unemployment rate/eligible for unemployment benefits and is based on the American Community survey. Figure 16 shows Northeast Kittitas CCD depicts it has an unemployment rate of 1.9% which is less than most other places in the greater region. The place with the highest unemployment rate in the area is South Wenatchee CDP which shows a rate of 13.4% ( appreciably bigger). Figure 17 shows the labor force participation using the estimated percentage of people either working or actively looking for work. Northeast Kittitas CCD shows it has a participation rate of 59.8% which is less than most other places in the local area.

The percentage of full-time workers are compared to the number of part-time workers in Figure 19. Northeast Kittitas CCD shows full time employees approximately 3.2 times bigger as the part time employees.

The next employment related data item is shown in Figure 21 which is the percentage of families with only a single earner in the greater Northeast Kittitas CCD area. Northeast Kittitas CCD depicts it has a families with a single earner of 29.8% which is the second most families with a single earner of all the places in the greater Northeast Kittitas CCD region. The place with the highest families with a single earner in the area is South Wenatchee CDP which indicates a single earners rate of 38.6% (29.6% larger). The percentage of families with no one working is depicted in Figure 22. Northeast Kittitas CCD depicts it has a families with no one working of 20.6% which is the third most families with no one working of all other places in the greater Northeast Kittitas CCD region. The place with the highest families with no one working in the area is Thorp CDP which depicts a families with no worker of 29.7% (44.5% larger).

Northeast Kittitas CCD Washington Poverty Charts

The next section details economy analysis about poverty for residents of the Northeast Kittitas CCD community. This performance can be enhanced by government programs such as economic opportunity zone to influence manufacturing, job growth, economic opportunity an hopefully lead to economic recovery after the recent Covid 19 recession. In Figure 23 the total number of people earning less than the poverty level are shown. Northeast Kittitas CCD shows it has a total people earning less than the poverty level of 453 which is the third most total people earning less than the poverty level of all other places in the greater Northeast Kittitas CCD region. The place with the highest total people earning less than the poverty level in the area is Ellensburg which depicts a total people earning less than the poverty level of 5,658 ( markedly bigger).

In Figure 24 the percentage of people earning less than the poverty level is shown and compared across the group of places. Northeast Kittitas CCD depicts it has a percent of people earning less than the poverty level of 9.0% which is the smallest when ranked by percent of people earning less than the poverty level of all the other places in the greater region. The place with the highest percent of people earning less than the poverty level in the area is Ellensburg which shows a percent of people in poverty of 32.6% (approximately 3.6 times bigger).

In Figure 25 people who are in poverty are broken out by age group. Northeast Kittitas CCD has the percentage of person in poverty under 12 years the second smallest in terms of person in poverty under 12 years of all the other places in the greater region at 9% of the total. Second, it has the second smallest in terms of person in poverty under 12 years of all the other places in the local area in order of person in poverty 18 to 34 years at 26% of the total. Third, it has one of the largest proportions of person in poverty 35 to 54 years at 30% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger place being Kittitas with 39%. Also, it has the largest proportion of person in poverty 65+ years at 16% of the total and is ranked #1.

The next chart, Figure 26, shows the percentage of people in poverty by racial group. Northeast Kittitas CCD has the smallest proportion of white poverty rate at 9% of the total. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of asian poverty rate at 31% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger place being Ellensburg with 67%. Third, it has one of the largest proportions of hispanicp poverty rate at 26% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger place being East Wenatchee with 26%.

Figure 27 shows key poverty statistics for groups based on marriage status. Northeast Kittitas CCD has the smallest proportion of unmarried with children and in poverty at 13% of the total. Second, it has less than most other places in the surrounding region in terms of unmarried female with children and in poverty at 35% of the total.

The next chart looks at the percentage of people in poverty based on their education level in Figure 28 marriage status. Northeast Kittitas CCD has one of the largest proportions of less than highschool in poverty at 25% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 East Wenatchee (25%), and #1 Ellensburg (37%) are larger. Second, it has less than most other places in the greater region when sorted by has some college and in poverty at 5% of the total. Figure 29 looks at only those people who make less than the poverty level of income and breaks down there employment status. Northeast Kittitas CCD has one of the largest proportions of people who are in poverty and not in labor force at 28.9% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger place being Ellensburg with 35.4%. Additionally, Figure 30 looks at the percentage of people who receive some form of public assistance including general assistance, temporary assistance or food stamps (i.e. SNAP.) Northeast Kittitas CCD shows it has a households with public assistance of 4.9% which is the smallest in terms of households with public assistance of all the other places in the metro area. The place with the highest households with public assistance in the area is South Wenatchee CDP which indicates a households with public assistance of 34.0% ( very much bigger).

Figure 31 shows the "Gini Index of Income Inequality" with a range from zero (perfect equality) to one (perfect inequality). Northeast Kittitas CCD depicts it has a the gini index of 33.8% which is in the center range of other places in the metro area.

Northeast Kittitas CCD Washington Work Commute Charts

Figure 33 shows a more detailed view of how the population commutes to work for (for example to downtown Northeast Kittitas CCD or elsewhere.) Northeast Kittitas CCD has the largest proportion of people who take the subway or elevated rail at 0% of the total and is ranked #1.

In Figure 35 is shown a frequency distribution of the time that people leave for work. Northeast Kittitas CCD has the percentage of people who leave for work between 12am to 5am the second smallest in order of people who leave for work between 12am to 5am of all the other places in the surrounding region at 3% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of people who leave for work between 8am to 830am at 10% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the smallest proportion of people who leave for work between 4pm to midnight at 1% of the total.

The next graph in Figure 36 shows the average number of minutes that it takes for people to commute to work. Northeast Kittitas CCD has one of the largest proportions of people with commute time of less than 5 minutesutes at 5% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Rock Island (7%), and #1 Ellensburg (9%) are larger.

The average commute time is shown in Figure 37. Northeast Kittitas CCD shows it has an average commute time of 21 which is the third most average commute time of all other places in the greater Northeast Kittitas CCD region. Figure 38 shows the difference between male versus female commuting time. Northeast Kittitas CCD shows average commute time in minutes for men 67.2% larger as the average commute time in minutes for women. Figure 40 shows the total number of vehicles available for transportation and Northeast Kittitas CCD has the smallest proportion of 1 vehicle available at 3% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of 4 vehicles available at 17% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the largest proportion of 5 or more vehicles available at 13% of the total and is ranked #1. Figure 41 shows the percentage of people who both work and live in the same city (town or place.) Northeast Kittitas CCD depicts it has a people who both work and live in the same city of 82% which is more than all other places in the greater Northeast Kittitas CCD region. Comparing people who both work and live in the same city to the United States average of 42%, Northeast Kittitas CCD is about twice as large. Also, versus the state of Washington, people who both work and live in the same city of 37%, Northeast Kittitas CCD is approximately 2.2 times bigger.

Northeast Kittitas CCD Washington Jobs Charts

The next to charts break out the median earnings for major job categories for men and women. Figure 46 shows the median earnings of men for the job categories. Northeast Kittitas CCD depicts it has the hightest median earnings of $80,104 for the management, business, and financial occupations group. Similarly, Figure 47 shows the median earnings of women for the job categories and Northeast Kittitas CCD depicts it has the hightest median earnings of $78,636 for the earnings-healthcare practitioners and tech occupations grouping. The table in Figure 48, shows Northeast Kittitas CCD employment data in terms of job categories and salary data.

Northeast Kittitas CCD Washington Self Employment Charts

Figure 49 shows economic activity in terms of the number of people who are self employed in incorporated local business by industry. Northeast Kittitas CCD depicts it has the hightest entrepreneurs of 53% for the self employed management, business, science, and arts businesses group.

Similar to the last chart is Figure 50 which shows the number of people who are self employed but in more detailed industry categories such as manufacturing, retail sales, residential real estate, commercial real estate, health care, exports/imports, and advanced industries, etc. Northeast Kittitas CCD shows it has the hightest entrepreneurs of 25% for the self employed in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining grouping.

In Figure 51 the average annual self employment/entrepreneur income is shown. Northeast Kittitas CCD depicts it has an average annual self employment income of $31,458 which is in the mid point range of other places in the metro area. The place with the highest average annual self employment income in the area is South Wenatchee CDP which depicts an average annual self employment income of $39,598 (25.9% larger). Comparing average annual self employment income to the United States average of $37,819, Northeast Kittitas CCD is about 20.2% smaller. Also, compared to the state of Washington, average annual self employment income of $37,669, Northeast Kittitas CCD is about 19.7% smaller.

Figure 52 shows the difference between the number of self employed men and self employed women (i.e. entrepreneurs.) Northeast Kittitas CCD depicts total number of self-employed men approximately 3.1 times bigger as the total number of self-employed women.