Outlook, Washington Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 594, Outlook's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Outlook is a small community located in Washington, within Yakima County. The total population is 594. It ranks as the 451st most populous out of 628 Census-designated places in Washington.

Age Demographics

The median age in Outlook is 44.2 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 38.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Outlook is $46,475. This is 53% lower than the state median of $98,141. It is also 42% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 37.4%. This is 277% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Outlook, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $310,600. Housing costs are 45% lower than the state median of $564,600. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.7x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 44.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 31% lower than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Outlook was recorded as Hispanic or Latino. A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 62.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Outlook, Washington is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Washington state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 628 Census-designated places in Washington. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.