Ritzville City, Washington
As of the census of 2000, there were 1736 residents, 777 households, and 471 families in the city. The population density was 1347.8 people per square mile (520.39/kmē), it is Washington's 209th most densely populated city. There were 873 housing units at an average density of 676.7 per square mile (261.28/kmē). The average household size was 2.15 people, and the average family size was 2.75 people. In the city Age distribution was 21.7% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 21.8% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 25.1% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 106.9 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 115.9 females. The median age was 46 years, the median age of male residents at 43 and the median age of female residents at 48.8. The racial makeup of the city was 1663 White, 6 Black or African American, 10 American Indian, 10 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 32 from two or more races and 15 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $32560, making it the 147th lowest city by median household income in Washington. The median income for a family in the city was $40240, it is 170th poorest city by median family income in Washington. The per capita income for the city was $18308, making its Washington's 274th highest city by per capita income. The median income of city was $18793, Median income for males is $26518, compared with $12578 for females.
In 2000, 346 pupils and students, of which 47.98% are male and 52.02% are female, 19.93% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 7.51% nursery or pri school, 4.05% kindergarten, 48.27% elementary school, 30.64% high school and 9.54% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1736 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1736 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1737 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1706 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1707 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1698 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1682 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1692 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1685 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1712 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1736 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 7 | 19 | 26 |
| Kindergarten | 11 | 3 | 14 |
| Elementary school | 83 | 84 | 167 |
| High school | 57 | 49 | 106 |
| College or graduate school | 8 | 25 | 33 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ritzville city, Washington | $32560 | $40240 | $18308 |
| Adams County, Washington | $33888 | $37075 | $13534 |
| Washington, United States | $45776 | $53760 | $22973 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |