City · Washington
Kirkland, Washington
Kirkland, city, in King County, Washington. Kirkland had 97,410 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 92,175 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 92,621 (±98). GEOID 5335940.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
97,410
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 92,175 · ACS 2020-2024: 92,621 ±98
Median household income
$150,414
±$5,890 (90% margin)
Washington: $98,141
Median home value
$1,115,400
±$25,518 (90% margin)
Washington: $564,600
Median gross rent
$2,401
±$54 (90% margin)
Washington: $1,760
Where is Kirkland and what county is it in?
Kirkland is a city in King County, Washington. It covers 17.8 square miles of land, 5,177 residents per square mile in 2020.
Kirkland is in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Kirkland, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 97,410 people lived in Kirkland on July 1, 2025, up 5.7% since 2020, faster than Washington (+3.8%). The 2020 Census counted 92,175 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 92,621 (±98).
| Measure | Kirkland | King County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 92,621 ±98 | 2,287,171 | +3,183 |
| Households | 38,771 ±604 | 941,054 | +2,291 |
| Average household size | 2.35 ±0.04 | 2.39 | −0.07 |
| Housing units | 41,096 ±701 | 1,003,284 | +2,569 |
Kirkland's population since 2000
From 45,054 in 2000 to 97,410 in 2025: up 116.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Kirkland as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Kirkland?
The median resident of Kirkland is 38.3 years old; 19.3% are under 18 and 14.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 62.3%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 19.3%. 26.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Kirkland | King County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.3 ±0.7 | 37.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.3% ±0.8 pts | 19.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.2% ±0.8 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Male | 50.0% ±1.0 pts | 50.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.8% ±1.3 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 62.3% ±1.6 pts | 52.9% | −8.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.8% ±0.5 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 19.3% ±1.1 pts | 20.5% | +4.9 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.3% ±0.8 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 26.3% ±1.5 pts | 25.8% | +3.0 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 30.0% ±1.8 pts | 31.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.2% ±0.6 pts | 4.5% | – |
| With a disability | 8.3% ±0.8 pts | 10.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.8% ±0.8 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.4% ±0.5 pts | 93.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 66.3% ±1.5 pts | 56.7% | +5.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 27.8% ±1.5 pts | 24.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.5% ±1.3 pts | 83.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.6% ±0.5 pts | 3.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Kirkland earn?
Half of Kirkland's 38,771 households earn less than $150,414 a year (±$5,890), against $124,746 in King County and $98,141 in Washington. In 2015-2019 it was $144,225 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Kirkland | King County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $150,414 ±$5,890 | $124,746 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $225,280 ±$8,188 | $176,799 | – |
| Per capita income | $95,367 ±$3,233 | $74,100 | +$17,667 |
| People below the poverty line | 6.1% ±1.0 pts | 8.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.3% ±2.1 pts | 9.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.0% ±0.9 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.6% ±0.6 pts | 98.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.3% ±0.7 pts | 95.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Kirkland?
Owners occupy 60.8% of Kirkland's occupied homes and renters 39.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $1,115,400 by its owner (±$25,518). The median renter pays $2,401 a month including utilities, and 34.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Kirkland | King County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $1,115,400 ±$25,518 | $859,900 | +$300,311 |
| Median gross rent | $2,401 ±$54 | $2,092 | +$111 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.4% ±3.5 pts | 37.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,632 ±$125 | $3,273 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 60.8% ±1.7 pts | 55.4% | −2.6 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 39.2% ±1.7 pts | 44.6% | – |
| Housing units | 41,096 ±701 | 1,003,284 | +2,569 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7% ±0.7 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.5% ±1.6 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 53.5% ±1.7 pts | 50.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.6% ±0.7 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 9.1% ±1.0 pts | 14.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.4% ±0.6 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.8% ±0.8 pts | 11.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Kirkland building?
Builders took permits for 413 new housing units in Kirkland in 2025 (269 in single-family houses), 4.2 per 1,000 residents against 4.4 across Washington.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Kirkland work and get to work?
53.2% of Kirkland's workers drive alone and 33.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.6%.
| Measure | Kirkland | King County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 71.2% ±1.2 pts | 69.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% ±0.7 pts | 4.8% | +1.3 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 53.2% ±2.0 pts | 50.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.9% ±0.8 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 3.5% ±0.7 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Walked | 2.8% ±0.7 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 33.9% ±2.0 pts | 29.2% | +26.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.9 min ±0.6 | 27.6 min | −4.4 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Kirkland?
19 census tracts lie mostly in Kirkland, and 7 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $97,411 (Tract 219.03) to $245,036 (Tract 227.03).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 219.03King County | 6,948 | $97,411 |
| Tract 226.03King County | 5,991 | $155,000 |
| Tract 224.02King County | 5,964 | $143,125 |
| Tract 222.03King County | 5,665 | $142,895 |
| Tract 219.04King County | 5,670 | $180,035 |
| Tract 220.03King County | 5,310 | $142,155 |
| Tract 226.04King County | 5,142 | $226,058 |
| Tract 220.05King County | 4,557 | $134,183 |
| Tract 220.06King County | 4,541 | $139,125 |
| Tract 225.01King County | 4,475 | $217,011 |
| Tract 225.02King County | 4,429 | $155,417 |
| Tract 222.01King County | 4,371 | $132,500 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Kirkland) · Census block assignment files
How does Kirkland compare with other places in Washington?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Kirkland is the 354th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 12th-most populous of 281 in Washington.
Kirkland ranks 50th of 387 places in Washington with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 12th | 281 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 75th | 203 |
| Residents per square mile | 16th | 394 |
| Median household income | 50th | 387 |
| Per capita income | 12th | 393 |
| Median home value | 15th | 384 |
| Median gross rent | 35th | 351 |
| Poverty rate | 214th | 281 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18th | 382 |
| Median age | 223rd | 394 |
| Owner-occupied share | 290th | 388 |
| Work from home | 25th | 307 |
| Travel time to work | 258th | 394 |
Kirkland's figures with every place in Washington (CSV)
Every place in Washington, sortable · Compare Kirkland with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Kirkland?
3 of the 57 figures for Kirkland on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Kirkland are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Kirkland.