Population 22,107 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Sunnyside
Household size in Sunnyside
| Period | Sunnyside | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.34 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.67 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.63 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.54 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.21 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Sunnyside is a place of big households: 3.54 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has climbed from 3.34 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Only four of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Sunnyside
| Period | Sunnyside | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.2 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 27.5 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 26.4 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 29.2 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.0 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Sunnyside is young: half of its residents are under 29.2, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 28.2, mirroring the country. Of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people, only seven are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Sunnyside
| Period | Sunnyside | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.4% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.6% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 22.8% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 22.8% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Sunnyside: 22.8% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people, only five have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Sunnyside
Renters in Sunnyside
| Period | Sunnyside | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.9% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 42.2% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.5% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 42.2% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over four in ten households in Sunnyside rent their homes (42.2%), above the national share of 34.8%. Among owners, 44.9% have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the west. The renter share is up 7.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Sunnyside
| Period | Sunnyside | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.7% of homes in Sunnyside are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.0 points, mirroring the country. Sunnyside has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Washington cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Sunnyside
| Period | Sunnyside | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1973 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1978 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Sunnyside are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1978, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in Washington overall, where the median home dates to 1984. The median year built has moved up from 1974 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Sunnyside
| Period | Sunnyside | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $600 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $693 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $775 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,043 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$443 | +$858 | +$606 |
The median renter in Sunnyside pays $1,043 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $443 a month since 2006–10, up 74%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 24.6% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the south and lowest in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Sunnyside
Bachelor's degrees in Sunnyside
| Period | Sunnyside | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.3% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Sunnyside have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 10.3%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 2.3 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people, only three have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Sunnyside
| Period | Sunnyside | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.6% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 55.4% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 55.4% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 57.7% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over four in ten adults in Sunnyside never finished high school, well above the national share: only 57.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.1 points, mirroring the country. Only one other Washington city with 5,000+ people has a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Sunnyside
| Period | Sunnyside | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.2% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.3% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Sunnyside runs well above the national rate: 11.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people, only five have higher unemployment. Unemployment is down 4.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Sunnyside compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyside | 3.54 | 29.2 | 22.8% | 42.2% | 4.7% | 1978 | $1,043 | 10.3% | 57.7% | 11.0% |
| Outlook | 3.12 | 36.2 | 16.9% | 27.4% | 3.0% | 1977 | $963 | 11.8% | 69.3% | 5.9% |
| Grandview | 3.32 | 30.8 | 24.9% | 39.3% | 5.9% | 1979 | $1,008 | 9.5% | 63.4% | 5.6% |
| Mabton | 3.90 | 29.2 | 21.6% | 35.1% | 5.5% | 1988 | $948 | 7.9% | 63.3% | 8.9% |
| Granger | 3.98 | 24.3 | 19.1% | 43.8% | 4.4% | 1979 | $996 | 12.5% | 66.3% | 14.9% |
| Zillah | 3.06 | 36.4 | 12.8% | 23.6% | 5.2% | 1974 | $1,084 | 22.8% | 80.4% | 5.7% |
| Prosser | 3.08 | 33.4 | 15.0% | 36.3% | 8.3% | 1984 | $1,114 | 20.3% | 79.7% | 9.1% |
| Toppenish | 3.65 | 28.1 | 24.6% | 43.5% | 3.5% | 1969 | $937 | 9.4% | 63.6% | 10.0% |
| Buena | 3.66 | 25.8 | 13.7% | 40.9% | 4.7% | 1967 | $923 | 17.7% | 67.7% | 2.8% |
| Whitstran | 2.84 | 39.3 | 12.8% | 38.3% | 15.2% | 1984 | $915 | 16.9% | 79.2% | 4.6% |
| Sawyer | 2.99 | 38.5 | 16.2% | 37.8% | 4.6% | 1971 | $896 | 14.2% | 68.5% | 11.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Sunnyside. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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