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Ritzville, Washington, in Adams county, is 57 miles SW of Spokane, Washington (center to center) and 188 miles E of Seattle, Washington. The city has a population of 1,736.
In Ritzville, about 55% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Ritzville live by themselves.
The city benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.
In 2000, Ritzville had a median family income of $40,240.
In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Ritzville ($4,000). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
About 74% of housing units in Ritzville are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Typical rents in the city are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state.
In Ritzville, 83% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Ritzville are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.
Comparing Ritzville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):
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| Senior Citizens | | |
| Well-Paid Single Men |  |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women |  | |
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| Racial Diversity | |  |
| Female Share of the Population |  | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
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| Portion of People Married | | |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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