Kirkland, Washington Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Kirkland, Washington is 91,614 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 13th-largest city in Washington. The median household income is $143,533, the median home value is $1,022,500, and the median age is 38.2.
The population has grown 18.1% since 2010 (80,866 → 95,499).
91,614
Population
5145
People / sq mi
$143,533
Median Income
$1,022,500
Median Home Value
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Kirkland covers 17.8 sq mi of land at 5145 people per square mile.
About Kirkland, WA
Remote work is unusually prominent in Kirkland: 29.1% of workers primarily work from home, above the 14.0% national rate. With 91,614 residents, Kirkland is a city in Washington. It ranks #13 among cities in Washington by population.
Income is a real outlier — the median household pulls in $143,533, putting Kirkland near the top of US cities. Poverty is relatively low for US cities at 2.9%, below the national 12.4%. Housing is expensive: the median home is worth $1,022,500, with typical rent around $2,342.
Kirkland is among the best-educated US cities: 64.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national 35.0%. Working from home is common here: 29.1% of workers do so, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.
The remote-work concentration is telling in Kirkland — it skews toward higher-income, college-educated workers and reshapes both commute patterns and housing demand.
Kirkland city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Kirkland city had a population of 80,866 in 2010 and 95,499 in 2024, a 18.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 95,499 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.20%.
95,499
Population (2024)
80,866
Population (2010)
95,499
Peak (2024)
1.20%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 80,866 |
| 2011 | 82,036 |
| 2012 | 83,358 |
| 2013 | 84,455 |
| 2014 | 85,971 |
| 2015 | 87,312 |
| 2016 | 87,990 |
| 2017 | 89,010 |
| 2018 | 89,909 |
| 2019 | 93,010 |
| 2020 | 92,741 |
| 2021 | 91,352 |
| 2022 | 91,119 |
| 2023 | 92,261 |
| 2024 | 95,499 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 67.5% |
| Black or African American | 1.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$143,533
Median Household Income
$88,015
Per Capita Income
2.9%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$1,022,500
Median Home Value
$2,342
Median Rent
61.9%
Owner-Occupied
Education
96.9%
High School+
64.4%
Bachelor's+
Commute
4.6%
Drive Alone
55.8%
Public Transit
29.1%
Work From Home
24.4 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
33.5%
Foreign Born
71.7%
Non-English at Home
4.5%
Veterans
8.4%
With Disability
96.4%
Health Insurance
98.3%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 28.2% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 17.4% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.4% |
| Manufacturing | 7.2% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 7.1% |
| Information | 7.0% |
| Construction | 4.3% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.6% |
| Retail Trade | 2.6% |
| Public Administration | 1.9% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.6% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Kirkland, Washington has a population of 91,614 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 13th-largest city in Washington.
The median household income in Kirkland, Washington is $143,533, with 2.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Kirkland, Washington is $1,022,500, with median monthly rent at $2,342 and a homeownership rate of 61.9%.
The median age in Kirkland, Washington is 38.2 years. The population is 50.3% male and 49.7% female.
The population has grown 18.1% since 2010 (80,866 → 95,499).
Kirkland city, WA Climate
Kirkland city, WA has an average annual temperature of 10.8°C (51°F) and receives about 1057 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is December. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
10.8°C
Avg Temp
1057
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Dec
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5° / 40° | 138 mm |
| February | 6° / 43° | 108 mm |
| March | 7° / 45° | 108 mm |
| April | 10° / 49° | 80 mm |
| May | 13° / 55° | 57 mm |
| June | 16° / 60° | 47 mm |
| July | 18° / 64° | 29 mm |
| August | 18° / 65° | 34 mm |
| September | 16° / 60° | 51 mm |
| October | 11° / 52° | 90 mm |
| November | 7° / 44° | 152 mm |
| December | 5° / 40° | 163 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Kirkland city, WA
The most comfortable months to visit Kirkland city, WA are typically August, July and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 24°C high). The coldest is December (near 2°C low). December is usually the wettest month.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.