Ritzville, WA

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Ritzville Overview

1,733
TOTAL POPULATION
859
MALE POPULATION
874
FEMALE POPULATION
98.28
MALES / 100 FEMALES
101.75
FEMALES / 100 MALES
45.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$31,732
PER CAPITA INCOME
$72,188
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$60,638
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
42.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
57.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.41
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
695
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
50.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
1.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Ritzville Zip Codes

Ritzville Area Codes

Race in Ritzville

The most populous races in Ritzville are White / Caucasian (1,534 | 88.5%), Hispanic or Latino (158 | 9.1%), and Two or more Races (108 | 6.2%).
Race in Ritzville
Race# Population% Population
Asian281.6%
Black / African American331.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific40.2%
Hispanic or Latino1589.1%
Native / Alaskan100.6%
White / Caucasian1,53488.5%
Two or more Races1086.2%
Some other Race160.9%
Total1,733100.0%

Ancestry in Ritzville

The most populous ancestries reported in Ritzville are German (344 | 19.9%), English (341 | 19.7%), Irish (149 | 8.6%), Mexican (143 | 8.3%), and Norwegian (102 | 5.9%), together accounting for 62.3% of all Ritzville residents.
Ancestry in Ritzville
Ancestry# Population% Population
American734.2%
Bhutanese60.4%
Blackfeet100.6%
British10.1%
Czech60.4%
Czechoslovakian40.2%
Dutch211.2%
English34119.7%
European553.2%
French613.5%
French Canadian50.3%
German34419.9%
Indian (Asian)70.4%
Irish1498.6%
Italian422.4%
Mexican1438.3%
Navajo20.1%
Northern European120.7%
Norwegian1025.9%
Polish251.4%
Romanian110.6%
Russian251.4%
Samoan40.2%
Scandinavian130.7%
Scotch-Irish150.9%
Scottish613.5%
Sioux171.0%
Slavic20.1%
Somali50.3%
Spanish140.8%
Sri Lankan342.0%
Subsaharan African50.3%
Swedish352.0%
Welsh211.2%
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Immigrants in Ritzville

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Ritzville came from Asia (11 | 0.6%), South Eastern Asia (11 | 0.6%), Vietnam (11 | 0.6%), Europe (7 | 0.4%), and Germany (7 | 0.4%), together accounting for 2.7% of all Ritzville residents.
Immigrants in Ritzville
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa50.3%
Asia110.6%
Eastern Africa50.3%
Europe70.4%
Germany70.4%
Somalia50.3%
South Eastern Asia110.6%
Vietnam110.6%
Western Europe70.4%
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Sex and Age in Ritzville

Sex and Age in Ritzville

The most populous age groups in Ritzville are 60 to 64 Years (127 | 14.8%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (97 | 11.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Ritzville
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years25 (2.9%)23 (2.6%)
5 to 9 Years33 (3.8%)95 (10.9%)
10 to 14 Years73 (8.5%)78 (8.9%)
15 to 19 Years60 (7.0%)50 (5.7%)
20 to 24 Years24 (2.8%)37 (4.2%)
25 to 29 Years71 (8.3%)27 (3.1%)
30 to 34 Years44 (5.1%)78 (8.9%)
35 to 39 Years53 (6.2%)34 (3.9%)
40 to 44 Years16 (1.9%)35 (4.0%)
45 to 49 Years60 (7.0%)39 (4.5%)
50 to 54 Years32 (3.7%)28 (3.2%)
55 to 59 Years65 (7.6%)73 (8.4%)
60 to 64 Years127 (14.8%)97 (11.1%)
65 to 69 Years62 (7.2%)53 (6.1%)
70 to 74 Years40 (4.7%)56 (6.4%)
75 to 79 Years52 (6.0%)38 (4.3%)
80 to 84 Years8 (0.9%)7 (0.8%)
85 Years and over14 (1.6%)26 (3.0%)
Total859 (100.0%)874 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Ritzville

Median Family Size in Ritzville

The median family size in Ritzville is 3.06 persons per family, with married-couple families (289 | 73.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.17 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (78 | 19.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.74 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Ritzville
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple289 (73.2%)3.17
Single Male/Father28 (7.1%)2.89
Single Female/Mother78 (19.8%)2.74
Total Families395 (100.0%)3.06

Median Household Size in Ritzville

The median household size in Ritzville is 2.28 persons per household, with married-couple households (289 | 40.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.21 persons per household. non-family households (323 | 45.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.18 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Ritzville
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple289 (40.3%)3.21
Single Male/Father28 (3.9%)3.21
Single Female/Mother78 (10.9%)3.06
Non-family323 (45.0%)1.18
Total Households718 (100.0%)2.28

Household Size by Marriage Status in Ritzville

Out of a total of 718 households in Ritzville, 395 (55.0%) are family households, while 323 (45.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 199, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 273.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Ritzville
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-273 (38.0%)
2-Person Households199 (27.7%)40 (5.6%)
3-Person Households66 (9.2%)10 (1.4%)
4-Person Households48 (6.7%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households62 (8.6%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households17 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households3 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total395 (55.0%)323 (45.0%)

Female Fertility in Ritzville

Fertility by Age in Ritzville

Female Fertility by Age in Ritzville
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Ritzville

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Ritzville
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Ritzville

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Ritzville
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Ritzville

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Ritzville
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Ritzville

Income Overview in Ritzville

Per Capita Income in Ritzville is $31,732, while median incomes of families and households are $72,188 and $60,638 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,733$31,732
Median Family Income395$72,188
Mean Family Income395$89,362
Median Household Income718$60,638
Mean Household Income718$70,088
Income Deficit395$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,73342.64%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,73357.36¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,7330.41

Earnings by Sex in Ritzville

Average Earnings in Ritzville are $34,306, $45,357 for men and $26,016 for women, a difference of 42.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Ritzville
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male462 (58.4%)$45,357
Female329 (41.6%)$26,016
Total791 (100.0%)$34,306

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Ritzville

The most common earnings brackets in Ritzville are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (73 | 15.8%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (55 | 16.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Ritzville
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less37 (8.0%)29 (8.8%)
$2,500 to $4,99919 (4.1%)3 (0.9%)
$5,000 to $7,49914 (3.0%)26 (7.9%)
$7,500 to $9,99920 (4.3%)16 (4.9%)
$10,000 to $12,4996 (1.3%)5 (1.5%)
$12,500 to $14,9994 (0.9%)9 (2.7%)
$15,000 to $17,4996 (1.3%)16 (4.9%)
$17,500 to $19,9994 (0.9%)14 (4.3%)
$20,000 to $22,4992 (0.4%)19 (5.8%)
$22,500 to $24,99926 (5.6%)8 (2.4%)
$25,000 to $29,99920 (4.3%)55 (16.7%)
$30,000 to $34,99927 (5.8%)18 (5.5%)
$35,000 to $39,99937 (8.0%)12 (3.6%)
$40,000 to $44,9997 (1.5%)19 (5.8%)
$45,000 to $49,99921 (4.5%)16 (4.9%)
$50,000 to $54,99915 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99941 (8.9%)12 (3.6%)
$65,000 to $74,99912 (2.6%)5 (1.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99973 (15.8%)32 (9.7%)
$100,000+71 (15.4%)15 (4.6%)
Total462 (100.0%)329 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Ritzville

Average earnings in Ritzville are $55,313 for men and $26,406 for women, a difference of 52.3%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $90,550, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $45,625. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $80,357, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $22,083.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Ritzville
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$45,625$26,346
College or Associate's Degree$47,250$22,250
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree$90,550$80,357
Total$55,313$26,406

Family Income in Ritzville

Family Income Brackets in Ritzville

According to the Ritzville family income data, there are 86 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.8% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 6 families (1.5%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Ritzville
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00092.3%
$10,000 to $14,99961.5%
$15,000 to $24,99992.3%
$25,000 to $34,999358.9%
$35,000 to $49,9995614.2%
$50,000 to $74,9998621.8%
$75,000 to $99,9997418.7%
$100,000 to $149,9996015.2%
$150,000 to $199,9994110.4%
$200,000+194.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Ritzville

4-person families (46 | 11.7%) account for the highest median family income in Ritzville with $83,409 per family, while 2-person families (212 | 53.7%) have the highest median income of $32,188 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Ritzville
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families212 (53.7%)$64,375
3-Person Families71 (18.0%)$69,063
4-Person Families46 (11.7%)$83,409
5-Person Families46 (11.7%)$0
6-Person Families17 (4.3%)$0
7+ Person Families3 (0.8%)$0
Total395 (100.0%)$72,188

Family Income by Number of Earners in Ritzville

Family Income by Number of Earners in Ritzville
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners76 (19.2%)$44,583
1 Earner116 (29.4%)$61,731
2 Earners195 (49.4%)$84,659
3+ Earners8 (2.0%)$0
Total395 (100.0%)$72,188

Household Income in Ritzville

Household Income Brackets in Ritzville

With 139 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Ritzville, accounting for 19.4% of all households. In contrast, only 19 households (2.6%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Ritzville
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000476.5%
$10,000 to $14,999273.8%
$15,000 to $24,9998411.7%
$25,000 to $34,999699.6%
$35,000 to $49,9997510.4%
$50,000 to $74,99913919.4%
$75,000 to $99,99913218.4%
$100,000 to $149,9998511.8%
$150,000 to $199,999415.7%
$200,000+192.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Ritzville

The median household income in Ritzville is $60,638, with the highest median household income of $83,466 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 183 households (25.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 11 households (1.5%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Ritzville
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years11 (1.5%)$0
25 to 44 Years183 (25.5%)$83,466
45 to 64 Years302 (42.1%)$62,083
65+ Years222 (30.9%)$43,056
Total718 (100.0%)$60,638

Poverty in Ritzville

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Ritzville

With 8.3% poverty level for males and 9.6% for females among the residents of Ritzville, 65 to 74 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 19 males (18.6%) and 12 females (21.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Ritzville
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)12 (21.8%)
25 to 34 Years17 (15.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years3 (4.7%)4 (5.8%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)7 (10.4%)
55 to 64 Years25 (14.0%)26 (15.3%)
65 to 74 Years19 (18.6%)21 (19.4%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)13 (20.6%)
Total64 (8.3%)83 (9.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Ritzville

According to the poverty statistics in Ritzville, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Ritzville
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years25 (100.0%)23 (100.0%)
5 Years2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years63 (100.0%)127 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years41 (100.0%)42 (100.0%)
15 Years8 (100.0%)10 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years20 (100.0%)22 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years52 (100.0%)43 (78.2%)
25 to 34 Years93 (84.6%)105 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years61 (95.3%)65 (94.2%)
45 to 54 Years62 (100.0%)60 (89.5%)
55 to 64 Years154 (86.0%)144 (84.7%)
65 to 74 Years83 (81.4%)87 (80.6%)
75 Years and over46 (100.0%)50 (79.4%)
Total710 (91.7%)778 (90.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Ritzville

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Ritzville show that 2.1% or 6 of the total 289 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 3.2%, comprising of 6 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Ritzville
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children181 (96.8%)6 (3.2%)
1 or 2 Children55 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total283 (97.9%)6 (2.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Ritzville

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Ritzville
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)9 (20.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)9 (11.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Ritzville

The poverty data for Ritzville shows that 6 of the married-couple family households (2.1%) and 9 of the single-parent households (8.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 6 households (3.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 household (18.8%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Ritzville
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children6 (3.2%)9 (18.8%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6 (2.1%)9 (8.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Ritzville

Employment by Class of Employer in Ritzville

Among the 675 employed individuals in Ritzville, private company employees (351 | 52.0%), local government employees (138 | 20.4%), and not-for-profit organizations (64 | 9.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Ritzville
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees35152.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)324.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)274.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations649.5%
Local Government Employees13820.4%
State Government Employees487.1%
Federal Government Employees152.2%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total675100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Ritzville

According to the labor force statistics for Ritzville, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,388), 50.1% or 695 individuals are in the labor force, with 1.4% or 10 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 78.3% or 108 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 65 to 74 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 11.8% or 6 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Ritzville
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years41 (44.6%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years45 (73.8%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years65 (66.3%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years92 (75.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years108 (78.3%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years118 (74.2%)4 (3.5%)
55 to 59 Years64 (46.4%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years104 (46.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years51 (24.2%)6 (11.8%)
75 Years and over8 (5.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total695 (50.1%)10 (1.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Ritzville

According to labor force statistics for Ritzville, 62.7% of individuals (551) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (879) are in the labor force, with 0.7% or 4 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 86.6% or 155 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 1.9% or 4 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Ritzville
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School36 (51.4%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma149 (60.3%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree211 (55.1%)7 (1.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher155 (86.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total551 (62.7%)6 (0.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Ritzville

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Ritzville are Community & Social Service (111 | 16.3%), Education Instruction & Library (85 | 12.5%), Management (66 | 9.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (48 | 7.0%), and Health Technologists (36 | 5.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Ritzville

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Ritzville, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (77.8%), Education Instruction & Library (56.5%), and Health Technologists (50.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Ritzville
OccupationMaleFemale
Management52 (78.8%)14 (21.2%)
Business & Financial4 (22.2%)14 (77.8%)
Computers, Engineering & Science4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 63 (56.8%)48 (43.2%)
Education, Arts & Media15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library37 (43.5%)48 (56.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating26 (54.2%)22 (45.8%)
Health Technologists18 (50.0%)18 (50.0%)
Total (Category)149 (60.3%)98 (39.7%)
Total (Overall)398 (58.4%)283 (41.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Ritzville are Food Preparation & Serving (64 | 9.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (32 | 4.7%), Security & Protection (28 | 4.1%), Personal Care & Service (27 | 4.0%), and Firefighting & Prevention (21 | 3.1%).
Services Occupations in Ritzville

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Ritzville, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Security & Protection (89.3%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (78.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (85.0%), Personal Care & Service (55.6%), and Law Enforcement (42.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Ritzville
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support3 (15.0%)17 (85.0%)
Security & Protection25 (89.3%)3 (10.7%)
Firefighting & Prevention21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement4 (57.1%)3 (42.9%)
Food Preparation & Serving40 (62.5%)24 (37.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance25 (78.1%)7 (21.9%)
Personal Care & Service12 (44.4%)15 (55.6%)
Total (Category)105 (61.4%)66 (38.6%)
Total (Overall)398 (58.4%)283 (41.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Ritzville are Sales & Related (80 | 11.7%), and Office & Administration (54 | 7.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Ritzville

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Ritzville
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related12 (15.0%)68 (85.0%)
Office & Administration6 (11.1%)48 (88.9%)
Total (Category)18 (13.4%)116 (86.6%)
Total (Overall)398 (58.4%)283 (41.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Ritzville are Construction & Extraction (29 | 4.3%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (26 | 3.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (2 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Ritzville

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Ritzville
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)57 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)398 (58.4%)283 (41.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Ritzville are Transportation (42 | 6.2%), Material Moving (17 | 2.5%), and Production (13 | 1.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Ritzville

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Ritzville
OccupationMaleFemale
Production10 (76.9%)3 (23.1%)
Transportation42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)69 (95.8%)3 (4.2%)
Total (Overall)398 (58.4%)283 (41.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Ritzville

Employment Industries in Ritzville

The major employment industries in Ritzville include Retail Trade (137 | 20.1%), Educational Services (95 | 14.0%), Accommodation & Food Services (86 | 12.6%), Health Care & Social Assistance (75 | 11.0%), and Public Administration (59 | 8.7%).
Employment Industries in Ritzville

Employment Industries by Sex in Ritzville

The Ritzville industries that see more men than women are Manufacturing (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Utilities (90.0%), and Finance & Insurance (77.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Ritzville
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting9 (75.0%)3 (25.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction40 (87.0%)6 (13.0%)
Manufacturing15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade63 (46.0%)74 (54.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities1 (10.0%)9 (90.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance7 (22.6%)24 (77.4%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific4 (80.0%)1 (20.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support10 (76.9%)3 (23.1%)
Educational Services51 (53.7%)44 (46.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance33 (44.0%)42 (56.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation7 (63.6%)4 (36.4%)
Accommodation & Food Services45 (52.3%)41 (47.7%)
Public Administration36 (61.0%)23 (39.0%)
Total398 (58.4%)283 (41.6%)

Education in Ritzville

School Enrollment in Ritzville

The most common levels of schooling among the 418 students in Ritzville are elementary school (140 | 33.5%), middle school (120 | 28.7%), and high school (78 | 18.7%).
School Enrollment in Ritzville
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool245.7%
Kindergarten41.0%
Elementary School14033.5%
Middle School12028.7%
High School7818.7%
College / Undergraduate368.6%
Graduate / Professional163.8%
Total418100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Ritzville

Out of a total of 418 students who are enrolled in schools in Ritzville, 18 (4.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 400 (95.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 10 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 151 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Ritzville
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds19 (86.4%)3 (13.6%)
5 to 9 Year Old123 (96.1%)5 (3.9%)
10 to 14 Year Olds151 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Total400 (95.7%)18 (4.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Ritzville

Education (67 | 24.4%), business (42 | 15.3%), social sciences (31 | 11.3%), science & technology (31 | 11.3%), and liberal arts & history (24 | 8.7%) are the most common fields of study among 275 individuals in Ritzville who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Ritzville
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural217.6%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology103.6%
Social Sciences3111.3%
Engineering165.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology3111.3%
Business4215.3%
Education6724.4%
Literature & Languages124.4%
Liberal Arts & History248.7%
Visual & Performing Arts72.5%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities145.1%
Total275100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Ritzville

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Ritzville

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Ritzville are males with 2 vehicles (188, accounting for 46.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (132, making up 69.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Ritzville
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle26 (6.5%)8 (2.9%)
1 Vehicle51 (12.7%)45 (16.5%)
2 Vehicles188 (46.7%)132 (48.5%)
3 Vehicles91 (22.6%)79 (29.0%)
4 Vehicles24 (6.0%)4 (1.5%)
5 or more Vehicles23 (5.7%)4 (1.5%)
Total403 (100.0%)272 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Ritzville

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Ritzville are 5 to 9 minutes (178 commuters, 26.9%), less than 5 minutes (162 commuters, 24.5%), and 20 to 24 minutes (71 commuters, 10.7%).
Commute Time in Ritzville
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes16224.5%
5 to 9 Minutes17826.9%
10 to 14 Minutes639.5%
15 to 19 Minutes517.7%
20 to 24 Minutes7110.7%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes213.2%
35 to 39 Minutes40.6%
40 to 44 Minutes71.1%
45 to 59 Minutes304.5%
60 to 89 Minutes6810.3%
90 or more Minutes60.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Ritzville

The most common commute times in Ritzville are 5 to 9 minutes (107 commuters, 27.5%) for males and less than 5 minutes (102 commuters, 37.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Ritzville
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes60 (15.4%)102 (37.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes107 (27.5%)71 (26.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes31 (8.0%)32 (11.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes46 (11.8%)5 (1.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes48 (12.3%)23 (8.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes21 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)4 (1.5%)
40 to 44 Minutes5 (1.3%)2 (0.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes19 (4.9%)11 (4.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes46 (11.8%)22 (8.1%)
90 or more Minutes6 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Ritzville

The most frequent times of departure to work in Ritzville are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (57, 14.6%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (53, 19.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Ritzville
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM48 (12.3%)21 (7.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM30 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM18 (4.6%)15 (5.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM49 (12.6%)32 (11.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM57 (14.6%)50 (18.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM56 (14.4%)20 (7.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM36 (9.2%)53 (19.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM13 (3.3%)20 (7.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM18 (4.6%)23 (8.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM11 (2.8%)5 (1.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM28 (7.2%)4 (1.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM2 (0.5%)7 (2.6%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM10 (2.6%)14 (5.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM13 (3.3%)8 (2.9%)
Total389 (100.0%)272 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Ritzville

Occupancy by Ownership in Ritzville

Of the total 718 dwellings in Ritzville, owner-occupied units account for 503 (70.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 215 (29.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Ritzville
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units50370.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units21529.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units718100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Ritzville

Occupancy by Household Size in Ritzville
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household27338.0%
2-Person Household23933.3%
3-Person Household7610.6%
4+ Person Household13018.1%
Total Housing Units718100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Ritzville

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Ritzville
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household154 (56.4%)119 (43.6%)
2-Person Household200 (83.7%)39 (16.3%)
3-Person Household47 (61.8%)29 (38.2%)
4+ Person Household102 (78.5%)28 (21.5%)
Total Housing Units503 (70.1%)215 (29.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Ritzville

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Ritzville
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School33 (55.9%)26 (44.1%)
High School Diploma130 (68.8%)59 (31.2%)
College/Associate Degree211 (72.0%)82 (28.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher129 (72.9%)48 (27.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Ritzville

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Ritzville
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years11415.9%
35 to 44 Years8011.1%
45 to 54 Years7510.4%
55 to 64 Years22731.6%
65 to 74 Years14119.6%
75 to 84 Years638.8%
85 Years and Over182.5%
Total718100.0%

Housing Finances in Ritzville

Median Income by Occupancy in Ritzville

Median Income by Occupancy in Ritzville
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied503 (70.1%)$65,625
Renter-Occupied215 (29.9%)$43,938
Average718 (100.0%)$60,638

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Ritzville

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Ritzville
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00013 (2.6%)17 (7.9%)
$5,000 to $9,99917 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99918 (3.6%)9 (4.2%)
$15,000 to $19,99922 (4.4%)33 (15.3%)
$20,000 to $24,99914 (2.8%)15 (7.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99947 (9.3%)22 (10.2%)
$35,000 to $49,99946 (9.1%)29 (13.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999102 (20.3%)37 (17.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99989 (17.7%)43 (20.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99977 (15.3%)8 (3.7%)
$150,000 or more58 (11.5%)2 (0.9%)
Total503 (100.0%)215 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Ritzville

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Ritzville
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30023 (4.6%)4 (1.9%)
$300 to $49978 (15.5%)2 (0.9%)
$500 to $799113 (22.5%)75 (34.9%)
$800 to $99970 (13.9%)72 (33.5%)
$1,000 to $1,499153 (30.4%)36 (16.7%)
$1,500 to $1,99936 (7.2%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49920 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9996 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more4 (0.8%)4 (1.9%)
Total503 (100.0%)215 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Ritzville

Housing Structures in Ritzville

Housing Structures in Ritzville
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached58281.1%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments60.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments40.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments60.8%
10 or more Apartments8812.3%
Mobile Home / Other324.5%
Total718100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Ritzville

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Ritzville
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached481 (82.7%)101 (17.3%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)88 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other22 (68.8%)10 (31.2%)
Total503 (70.1%)215 (29.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Ritzville

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Ritzville
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)35 (16.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms4 (0.8%)27 (12.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms128 (25.5%)89 (41.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms145 (28.8%)31 (14.4%)
8 or more Rooms226 (44.9%)33 (15.3%)
Total503 (100.0%)215 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Ritzville

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Ritzville
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas378 (75.1%)50 (23.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity106 (21.1%)118 (54.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels19 (3.8%)15 (7.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)32 (14.9%)
Total503 (100.0%)215 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Ritzville

Household Vehicle Usage in Ritzville
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle17 (3.4%)39 (18.1%)
1 Vehicle104 (20.7%)90 (41.9%)
2 Vehicles208 (41.3%)79 (36.7%)
3 or more Vehicles174 (34.6%)7 (3.3%)
Total503 (100.0%)215 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Ritzville

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Ritzville

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units230273
Median Property Value$155,800$156,300
Median Household Income$60,234$39
Monthly Housing Costs$555$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,631$2

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Ritzville

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Ritzville
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00034 (14.8%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99932 (13.9%)31 (11.4%)
$100,000 to $299,999132 (57.4%)214 (78.4%)
$300,000 to $499,99927 (11.7%)26 (9.5%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)2 (0.7%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more5 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total230 (100.0%)273 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Ritzville

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Ritzville
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00027 (11.7%)10 (3.7%)
$10,000 to $24,99943 (18.7%)3 (1.1%)
$25,000 to $34,99923 (10.0%)11 (4.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99911 (4.8%)24 (8.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99950 (21.7%)35 (12.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99924 (10.4%)52 (19.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99933 (14.3%)65 (23.8%)
$150,000 or more19 (8.3%)44 (16.1%)
Total230 (100.0%)273 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Ritzville

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Ritzville
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x85 (37.0%)80,469 (29,475.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x37 (16.1%)111 (40.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x11 (4.8%)69 (25.3%)
4.0x or more91 (39.6%)41 (15.0%)
Total230 (100.0%)273 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Ritzville

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Ritzville
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80046 (20.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49940 (17.4%)36 (13.2%)
$800 to $1,499127 (55.2%)39 (14.3%)
Total230 (100.0%)273 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Ritzville

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ritzville

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ritzville
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years377 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years72 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years188 (89.5%)22 (10.5%)
35 to 44 Years111 (83.5%)22 (16.5%)
45 to 54 Years115 (92.7%)9 (7.3%)
55 to 64 Years317 (90.8%)32 (9.2%)
65 to 74 Years210 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older109 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,549 (94.8%)85 (5.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Ritzville

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Ritzville
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen377 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen72 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Ritzville

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Ritzville
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000174 (92.5%)14 (7.4%)
$25,000 to $49,999239 (92.3%)20 (7.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999313 (90.7%)32 (9.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999364 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over457 (96.0%)19 (4.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ritzville

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Ritzville
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 627 (54.0%)35 (70.0%)
6 to 18 Years180 (47.7%)234 (62.1%)
19 to 25 Years45 (62.5%)27 (37.5%)
25 to 34 Years63 (30.0%)131 (62.4%)
35 to 44 Years14 (10.5%)100 (75.2%)
45 to 54 Years14 (11.3%)104 (83.9%)
55 to 64 Years105 (30.1%)243 (69.6%)
65 to 74 Years195 (92.9%)133 (63.3%)
75 Years and over109 (100.0%)94 (86.2%)
Total752 (46.0%)1,101 (67.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Ritzville

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Ritzville
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years3 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years4 (2.5%)32 (20.0%)
35 to 64 Years43 (14.3%)54 (17.6%)
65 to 74 Years37 (36.3%)33 (30.6%)
75 Years and over21 (45.7%)32 (50.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Ritzville

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Ritzville: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)14 (8.7%)
35 to 64 Years14 (4.7%)3 (1.0%)
65 to 74 Years19 (18.6%)3 (2.8%)
75 Years and over7 (15.2%)12 (19.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Ritzville: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)14 (8.7%)
35 to 64 Years6 (2.0%)1 (0.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)11 (10.2%)
75 Years and over7 (15.2%)4 (6.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Ritzville: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years3 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years4 (2.5%)32 (20.0%)
35 to 64 Years21 (7.0%)23 (7.5%)
65 to 74 Years4 (3.9%)13 (12.0%)
75 Years and over5 (10.9%)4 (6.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Ritzville: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)17 (10.6%)
35 to 64 Years11 (3.7%)25 (8.2%)
65 to 74 Years22 (21.6%)21 (19.4%)
75 Years and over14 (30.4%)29 (46.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Ritzville: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)3 (1.9%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)21 (6.9%)
65 to 74 Years5 (4.9%)14 (13.0%)
75 Years and over11 (23.9%)9 (14.3%)

Technology Access in Ritzville

Computing Device Access in Ritzville

Computing Device Access in Ritzville
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop47766.4%
Smartphone56278.3%
Tablet37351.9%
No Computing Device7710.7%
Total718100.0%

Internet Access in Ritzville

Internet Access in Ritzville
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home36450.7%
Cellular Data Only13919.4%
Satellite Internet8612.0%
No Internet11716.3%
Total718100.0%

Ritzville Summary

Ritzville is a small city located in Adams County, Washington, United States. It is situated in the eastern part of the state, about 80 miles west of Spokane. The city is located along Interstate 90, and is the county seat of Adams County. The population of Ritzville was 1,673 at the 2010 census.

History

Ritzville was founded in 1883 by German immigrant John Ritz, who had come to the area in search of gold. He instead found a large deposit of clay, which he used to make bricks. He built a brickyard and a hotel, and the town was named after him. The town was officially incorporated in 1887.
Ritzville was an important stop on the Northern Pacific Railway, and the town grew rapidly in the late 19th century. The town was the site of the first telephone exchange in Adams County, and the first bank in the county was established in Ritzville in 1889.

Geography

Ritzville is located at 47°10'25"N 118°17'45"W (47.173611, -118.295833). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.2 square miles (3.1 km2), all of it land.

Economy

Ritzville’s economy is largely based on agriculture. The area is known for its wheat production, and the town is home to several grain elevators. The town is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a concrete plant, a metal fabrication plant, and a plastics plant.

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 1,673 people, 690 households, and 441 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,400.8 people per square mile (541.3/km2). There were 745 housing units at an average density of 621.7 per square mile (239.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.2% White, 0.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 4.3% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.2% of the population.
There were 690 households, out of which 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.3% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.7% were non-families. 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.97.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 19.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $32,500, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $30,938 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,845. About 8.7% of families and 11.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Ritzville?
Total Population of Ritzville is 1,733.
What is the Total Male Population of Ritzville?
Total Male Population of Ritzville is 859.
What is the Total Female Population of Ritzville?
Total Female Population of Ritzville is 874.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Ritzville?
There are 98.28 Males per 100 Females in Ritzville.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Ritzville?
There are 101.75 Females per 100 Males in Ritzville.
What is the Median Population Age in Ritzville?
Median Population Age in Ritzville is 45.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Ritzville
Average Family Size in Ritzville is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Ritzville
Average Household Size in Ritzville is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Ritzville?
Per Capita income in Ritzville is $31,732.
What is the Median Family Income in Ritzville?
Median Family Income in Ritzville is $72,188.
What is the Median Household income in Ritzville?
Median Household Income in Ritzville is $60,638.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Ritzville?
Income or Wage Gap in Ritzville is 42.6%.
Women in Ritzville earn 57.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Ritzville?
Inequality or Gini Index in Ritzville is 0.41.
How Large is the Labor Force in Ritzville?
There are 695 People in the Labor Forcein in Ritzville.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Ritzville?
50.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Ritzville.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Ritzville?
Unemployment Rate in Ritzville is 1.4%.