Eastern Washington's agricultural core, where Latino growth reshapes the electorate
The Yakima Valley and Tri-Cities anchor a market where Hispanic residents now approach or exceed 50% of the population in several counties, steadily shifting registration patterns in a region long dominated by Republican margins.
| County | Pop. | Margin | Dem | Rep | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yakima | 257K | R+14.3 | 36,706 | 49,368 | 88,751 | 7.2% |
| Yakima | 248K | R+14.3 | 36,706 | 49,368 | 88,751 | 7.2% |
| Yakima | 233K | R+14.3 | 36,706 | 49,368 | 88,751 | 7.2% |
| Yakima | 223K | R+14.3 | 36,706 | 49,368 | 88,751 | 7.2% |
| Benton | 213K | R+21.7 | 37,662 | 59,555 | 100,693 | 8.2% |
| Benton | 188K | R+21.7 | 37,662 | 59,555 | 100,693 | 8.2% |
| Benton | 161K | R+21.7 | 37,662 | 59,555 | 100,693 | 8.2% |
| Benton | 142K | R+21.7 | 37,662 | 59,555 | 100,693 | 8.2% |
| Franklin | 99K | R+22.6 | 11,884 | 19,086 | 31,897 | 2.6% |
| Franklin | 88K | R+22.6 | 11,884 | 19,086 | 31,897 | 2.6% |
| Umatilla | 80K | R+37.5 | 9,251 | 20,973 | 31,225 | 2.5% |
| Umatilla | 77K | R+37.5 | 9,251 | 20,973 | 31,225 | 2.5% |
| Umatilla | 73K | R+37.5 | 9,251 | 20,973 | 31,225 | 2.5% |
| Umatilla | 71K | R+37.5 | 9,251 | 20,973 | 31,225 | 2.5% |
| Franklin | 70K | R+22.6 | 11,884 | 19,086 | 31,897 | 2.6% |
| Walla Walla | 62K | R+8.0 | 13,106 | 15,476 | 29,568 | 2.4% |
| Walla Walla | 60K | R+8.0 | 13,106 | 15,476 | 29,568 | 2.4% |
| Walla Walla | 58K | R+8.0 | 13,106 | 15,476 | 29,568 | 2.4% |
| Walla Walla | 55K | R+8.0 | 13,106 | 15,476 | 29,568 | 2.4% |
| Franklin | 49K | R+22.6 | 11,884 | 19,086 | 31,897 | 2.6% |
| Kittitas | 47K | R+14.5 | 10,810 | 14,645 | 26,499 | 2.1% |
| Kittitas | 43K | R+14.5 | 10,810 | 14,645 | 26,499 | 2.1% |
| Kittitas | 38K | R+14.5 | 10,810 | 14,645 | 26,499 | 2.1% |
| Kittitas | 33K | R+14.5 | 10,810 | 14,645 | 26,499 | 2.1% |
| Group | Local | National |
|---|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 60.8% | 57.4% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(18) | 31.9% | 19.3% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(7) | 2.2% | 0.9% |
Multiracial / Other | 2.2% | 4.0% |
▶Asian(6) | 1.7% | 6.0% |
▶Black / African American(10) | 1.2% | 12.2% |
▶Middle Eastern / North African(10) | 0.3% | 0.9% |
▶Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander(6) | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents | US Pop | US Adherents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18.3% | 39.9% | — | — | |
| 16.5% | 35.9% | — | — | |
| 9.0% | 19.6% | — | — | |
LDS (Mormon) | 6.9% | 15.0% | — | — |
| 1.7% | 3.7% | — | — | |
| 0.3% | 0.6% | — | — | |
Non-religiousPopulation | 54.2% | — | — | — |
Who lives in the Yakima-Pasco-Rchlnd-Knnwck media market? 2,666,784 residents across 24 counties.
22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree — 11pp below the national average. Places with similar education levels vote R+15 on average nationally.
Scale, voting-age share, and this geography's footprint inside the national electorate.
Income, attainment, and ownership indicators that often shape coalition structure and turnout behavior.
Age structure, language use, and nativity signals that explain how this geography differs from state and nation.
| Offices | Margin A | Margin B | Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senate vs Governor | R+14.4 | R+23.4 | 9.0pp |
| President vs Senate | R+19.3 | R+14.4 | 5.0pp |
| President vs Governor | R+19.3 | R+23.4 | 4.1pp |