Ellensburg, WA
Latest: 2024
Leans Republican — shifted 4.3pp toward Republicans in 2024 — 47K residents — 1 counties
Race & ancestry
| Group | % |
|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 79.3% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(10) | 10.5% |
▶Black / African American(8) | 1.1% |
▶Asian(6) | 1.7% |
▶Middle Eastern / North African(4) | 0.1% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(4) | 0.5% |
▶Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander(1) | 0.1% |
Multiracial / Other | 6.8% |
Religious adherence
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic | 9.7% | 40.5% |
| Evangelical Protestant | 8.1% | 33.9% |
| Other | 4.2% | 17.7% |
| LDS (Mormon) | 2.8% | 11.6% |
| Mainline Protestant | 1.7% | 7.2% |
| Orthodox Christian | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Non-religious | 76.0% | — |
Presidential results
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Trump+14.5 |
| 2020 | Trump+10.2 |
| 2016 | Trump+13.3 |
| 2012 | Romney+10.0 |
| 2008 | McCain+8.0 |
| 2004 | Bush+14.4 |
| 2000 | Bush+15.7 |
| 1996 | Clinton+3.8 |
| 1992 | Clinton+10.9 |
Ellensburg, WA is a metro area that has a population of 47,172. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Republican with a margin of R+14.5. Akashic Edge tracks 34 presidential elections here, dating back to 1892.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40.8% | 55.3% | R+14.5 | R+4.3 |
| 2020 | 43.3% | 53.5% | R+10.2 | D+3.1 |
| 2016 | 38.2% | 51.5% | R+13.3 | R+3.3 |
| 2012 | 43.5% | 53.5% | R+10.0 | R+2.0 |
| 2008 | 44.7% | 52.7% | R+8.0 | D+6.4 |
| 2004 | 41.8% | 56.2% | R+14.4 | D+1.3 |
| 2000 | 39.2% | 54.9% | R+15.7 | R+19.5 |
| 1996 | 45.4% | 41.6% | D+3.8 | R+7.1 |
| 1992 | 43.9% | 32.9% | D+10.9 | D+8.4 |
| 1988 | 50.7% | 48.1% | D+2.6 | D+17.7 |
| 1984 | 41.9% | 57.1% | R+15.2 | R+3.2 |
| 1980 | 37.9% | 49.9% | R+11.9 | R+12.9 |
| 1976 | 48.5% | 47.6% | D+0.9 | D+12.4 |
| 1972 | 42.5% | 54.0% | R+11.5 | R+8.3 |
| 1968 | 45.0% | 48.2% | R+3.2 | R+28.6 |
| 1964 | 62.7% | 37.2% | D+25.4 | D+29.2 |
| 1960 | 48.1% | 51.8% | R+3.8 | D+11.8 |
| 1956 | 42.2% | 57.7% | R+15.5 | R+1.7 |
| 1952 | 42.9% | 56.7% | R+13.8 | R+27.5 |
| 1948 | 55.0% | 41.3% | D+13.7 | — |
What defines Ellensburg, WA?
It has a moderately diverse, middle-class electorate where education levels and suburban growth shape the partisan balance.
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Counties in Ellensburg, WA
2024 presidential results across the counties that make up this geography.
Sort:
| County | Pop. | Margin | Dem | Rep | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kittitas | 47K | R+14.5 | 10,810 | 14,645 | 26,499 | 100.0% |
1 countiesTotal votes: 26,499
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Key Insights
High-confidence patterns distilled from this geography's election history.
- Has voted Republican in the last 5 presidential elections
- Swung 4.3 points toward Republican between 2020 and 2024
Who Lives Here
A race-first Census view with ancestry expansion where source coverage is strong enough to support detail.
Census race profile
Major Census race and ethnicity groups shown as a share of total population.
| Group | Ellensburg, WA | National |
|---|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 79.3% | 57.4% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(10) | 10.5% | 19.3% |
Multiracial / Other | 6.8% | 4.0% |
▶Asian(6) | 1.7% | 6.0% |
▶Black / African American(8) | 1.1% | 12.2% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(4) | 0.5% | 0.9% |
▶Middle Eastern / North African(4) | 0.1% | 0.9% |
▶Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander(1) | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Method notes
Religious Adherents
Population that are religious adherents:
24.0%
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents | US Pop | US Adherents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.7% | 40.5% | — | — | |
| 8.1% | 33.9% | — | — | |
| 4.2% | 17.7% | — | — | |
LDS (Mormon) | 2.8% | 11.6% | — | — |
| 1.7% | 7.2% | — | — | |
| 0.2% | 0.8% | — | — | |
Non-religiousPopulation | 76.0% | — | — | — |
Who lives in the Ellensburg, WA metro area? 47,172 residents across 1 counties.
Demographics
Read this geography's profile in three layers: local, state (where available), and national baseline.
Population & electorate
Scale, voting-age share, and this geography's footprint inside the national electorate.
Total population
47K
Share of U.S. population
0.01%
Voting-age population
80.0%
Economic profile
Income, attainment, and ownership indicators that often shape coalition structure and turnout behavior.
Median household income
$73,804
Poverty rate
14.4%
College degree
37.0%
Homeownership
61.5%
Community profile
Age structure, language use, and nativity signals that explain how this geography differs from state and nation.
Median age
35.8 yrs
Age 18–29
26.4%
Age 65+
17.0%
Foreign born
4.8%
Non-English at home
7.8%
English only
92.2%
Turnout in Ellensburg, WA
Estimated using 2020 Census voting-age population.
70.3%
+0.4pp
37,718
1988–2024
How competitive is Ellensburg, WA?
Likely RAvg margin: R+12.7 (last 3 elections)
2008
R+8.0
2012
R+10.0
2016
R+13.3
2020
R+10.2
2024
R+14.5
6.5pp
1
R+11.2
Do voters in Ellensburg, WA split their tickets?
Divergence between offices in the same election reveals persuadable voters.
Moderate splitting (57/100)
| Offices | Margin A | Margin B | Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senate vs Governor | R+13.8 | R+25.8 | 12.0pp |
| President vs Governor | R+14.5 | R+25.8 | 11.3pp |
| President vs Senate | R+14.5 | R+13.8 | 0.7pp |
Average divergence across office pairs: 9.0pp
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