Kirkland, Washington Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Kirkland, WA Population Density Map and Area Scores
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Population
| Metric | Kirkland | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 87,547 | 7,801,159 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3863.3 | 109.3 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.58% | 1.21% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 37.0 | 36.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 36,907 | 3,058,619 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Kirkland grew by 10.0% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 87,547 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Kirkland is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 28.1% of residents. That is 4.8 points above Washington as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 16,513 18.9% -2.6 pts
- Millennials 29–44 24,635 28.1% +4.8 pts
- Gen X 45–60 18,010 20.6% +1.1 pts
- Boomers 61–79 13,205 15.1% -1.2 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Washington, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.0% of the people living in Kirkland and men 50.0%.
- Women 50.0% Washington 49.7%
- Men 50.0% Washington 50.3%
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Economy
Kirkland has a the economy index of A+, which means it is exceptionally prosperous.
| Metric | Kirkland | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $152,899 | $98,224 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.65% | 5.64% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% | 5.0% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Kirkland is about 56% higher than in Washington.
Housing
| Metric | Kirkland | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $1,067,104 | $485,016 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $2,400 | $1,759 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 61.3% | 63.8% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Kirkland is about 37.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,400 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Kirkland spend about 45 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 186 hours, about 7.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Kirkland | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.4 | 22.4 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 44.7 | 44.8 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 186 | 187 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,776 | $5,785 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 34.5% | 19.8% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 35,742 | 10,119 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,083 | 1,525 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Kirkland is about the same as in Washington.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Kirkland has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Kirkland | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 60.6% | 35.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.33 | 2.50 | 2.53 |
Health
Kirkland has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Kirkland | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.3 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 7.9% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 8.6% | 16.4% | 19.0% |
Kirkland, WA Compared With Nearby Cities
How Kirkland, WA compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkland, WA | 87,547 | $152,899 #1/3 | $1,067,104 #3/3 | 22.4 min #1/3 |
| Kenmore, WA | 24,544 | $151,773 | $1,562,519 | 28.2 min |
| Bothell, WA | 53,988 | $148,505 | $1,150,754 | 26.5 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Kirkland, Washington.
How big is Kirkland, Washington by population?
About 87,547 people live in Kirkland, Washington, in 36,907 households of 2.3 people on average. The median age is 37.0, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
How densely populated is Kirkland, Washington?
Averaged over its land area, Kirkland, Washington has 3,863 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 45 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Kirkland, Washington?
The median home costs 7.0 times the median household income ($1,067,104 against $152,899), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $2,400 a month takes about 19% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
What share of adults in Kirkland, Washington have a college degree?
60.6% of adults in Kirkland, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 6 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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