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Sunnyside city, WA

ZIP 98944 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 98944

98944 has a population of 24,048 with a median age of 28.1 yrs (51.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
41.9%-32% vs US avg
x
Black
0.6%-95% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.5%-92% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
82.7%+342% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
36.9%+68% vs US avg
x
18–64
52.4%-15% vs US avg
x
65+
10.8%-34% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
41.0%+269% vs US avg
x
High school
30.5%+16% vs US avg
x
Some college
19.4%-33% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
9.1%-73% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
50.3%+4% vs US avg
x
Never married
37.3%+10% vs US avg
x
Divorced
6.1%-40% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.3%
x
Diversity Index
14/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
17.4%+52% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
20.0%+44% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.8%-37% vs US avg
x
Disability
11.5%-14% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.2%+51% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
33.2%+473% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanAmericanEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 98944

Poverty Rate
17.4%+52% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.8%-37% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
20.0%+44% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.2%+51% vs US avg
x
Disability
11.5%-14% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
18.2%+127% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
32.2%+176% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
33.2%+473% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population24,048
Median age28.1
Poverty rate17.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White41.9%
Hispanic82.7%
Black0.6%
Asian0.5%
Foreign-born20.0%