Walla Walla County, WA

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2023 Population

62,102

0.0772% 1-year decline

US Senator

Patty Murray

Democratic Party

US Senator

Maria Cantwell

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

38.3

0.789% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

11.7%

5.61% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$72,212

8.37% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$375,600

13.3% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

28,129

2.29% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Walla Walla County, WA had a population of 62.1k people with a median age of 38.3 and a median household income of $72,212. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Walla Walla County, WA declined from 62,150 to 62,102, a −0.0772% decrease and its median household income grew from $66,635 to $72,212, a 8.37% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Walla Walla County, WA are White (Non-Hispanic) (68.4%), Other (Hispanic) (9.57%), White (Hispanic) (6.88%), Two+ (Hispanic) (5.87%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.75%).

None of the households in Walla Walla County, WA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.2% of the residents in Walla Walla County, WA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Walla Walla County, WA are Walla Walla Community College (828 degrees awarded in 2023), Walla Walla University (482 degrees), and Whitman College (387 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Walla Walla County, WA was $375,600, and the homeownership rate was 65.9%.

Most people in Walla Walla County, WA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 14.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Walla Walla County, WA was 2 cars per household.

Walla Walla County, WA borders Umatilla County, OR, Benton County, WA, Columbia County, WA, and Franklin County, WA.

About the photo: A barn off Mill Creek.

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United States Washington Walla Walla, WA

Population & Diversity

Walla Walla County, WA is home to a population of 62.1k people, from which 95.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 9.68% of Walla Walla County, WA residents were born outside of the country (6.01k people).

In 2023, there were 7.15 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (42.5k people) in Walla Walla County, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.95k Other (Hispanic) and 4.28k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.2%

2023 Citizenship

95.2%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 95.2% of Walla Walla County, WA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Walla Walla County, WA was 95.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Walla Walla County, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Walla Walla County, WA

White (Non-Hispanic)
42.5k ± 271
Other (Hispanic)
5.95k ± 812
White (Hispanic)
4.28k ± 671

23.4%

Hispanic Population

14.5k people

23.4% of the people in Walla Walla County, WA are hispanic (14.5k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Walla Walla County, WA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Washington.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
244,390 ± 11,943 people
India
101,527 ± 7,771 people
China
86,360 ± 7,174 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Washington was Mexico, the natal country of 244,390 Washington residents, followed by India with 101,527 and China with 86,360.

Foreign-Born Population

9.68%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

6.01k people

9.99%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

6.21k people

As of 2023, 9.68% of Walla Walla County, WA residents (6.01k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Walla Walla County, WA was 9.99%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Walla Walla County, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,456 ± 226
Gulf War (2001-)
733 ± 193
Gulf War (1990s)
619 ± 199

Walla Walla County, WA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.99 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Walla Walla County, WA employs 28.1k people. The largest industries in Walla Walla County, WA are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,453 people), Retail Trade (3,682 people), and Educational Services (3,155 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($82,083), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($79,657), and Public Administration ($77,165).

Males in Washington have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $73,054. The income inequality in Washington (measured using the Gini index) is 0.47, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

28.1k

2023 Value

± 1,336

2.29%

1 Year growth

± 6.62%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Walla Walla County, WA grew at a rate of 2.29%, from 27.5k employees to 28.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Walla Walla County, WA, are Management Occupations (3,013 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,668 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,459 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Walla Walla County, WA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

28.1k

2023 Value

± 1,336

2.29%

1 Year growth

± 6.62%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Walla Walla County, WA grew at a rate of 2.29%, from 27.5k employees to 28.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Walla Walla County, WA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,453 people), Retail Trade (3,682 people), and Educational Services (3,155 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Walla Walla County, WA, though some of these residents may live in Walla Walla County, WA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$50,825

Median earning men ± $2,588

$35,119

Median earning women ± $2,786

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($85,339), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($68,646), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($60,865).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Construction ($72,228), Public Administration ($63,250), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($57,986).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

3.62%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 3.58M people employed in Washington. This represents a 3.62% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.3%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Washington.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

126
Construction
89
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
76
Health Care and Social Assistance

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$300k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$297k
Manufacturing
$85.9k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Walla Walla County, WA went to Donald J. Trump with 52.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.46%).

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing the state of Washington. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (52.5%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.8%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.46%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Walla Walla County, WA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Washington

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Patty Murray

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 1993

Maria Cantwell

Senator from Washington

Assumed office on January 3, 2001

Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are the senators currently representing Washington.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Washington over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Washington

Washington is currently represented by 10 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Washington have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2023, universities in Walla Walla County, WA awarded 1,697 degrees. The student population of Walla Walla County, WA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 2,917 male students and 3,006 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Walla Walla County, WA are White (983 and 60.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (368 and 22.5%), Two or More Races (103 and 6.31%), and Unknown (57 and 3.49%).

The largest universities in Walla Walla County, WA by number of degrees awarded are Walla Walla Community College (828 and 48.8%), Walla Walla University (482 and 28.4%), and Whitman College (387 and 22.8%).

The most popular majors in Walla Walla County, WA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (215 and 12.7%), Registered Nursing (169 and 9.96%), and General Business Administration & Management (142 and 8.37%).

The median tuition costs in Walla Walla County, WA are $46,485 for private four year colleges, and $6,513 and $7,967 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Walla Walla County, WA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 50%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 5,923 (49.2% men and 50.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 5,923 students enrolled in Walla Walla County, WA, 49.2% men and 50.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,071 records, of which 51.2% were women and 48.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Research & Experimental Psychology
53 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
70 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
61 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Walla Walla County, WA was Other Research & Experimental Psychology with 53 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Walla Walla County, WA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Walla Walla Community College
828 degrees awarded
Walla Walla University
482 degrees awarded
Whitman College
387 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Walla Walla Community College with 828 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 741 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Walla Walla County, WA, which is 0.775 times less than the 956 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 983 degrees mean that there were 2.67 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 368 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($46,485) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($775) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,249) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.975% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.954% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.41M), Some college (1.4M), and Bachelors Degree (1.33M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Walla Walla County, WA was $375,600 in 2023, which is 1.24 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $331,600 to $375,600, a 13.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Walla Walla County, WA is 65.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Walla Walla County, WA have an average commute time of 14.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Walla Walla County, WA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Walla Walla County, WA is $72,212. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Walla Walla County, WA was Census Tract 9201 with a value of $91,056, followed by Census Tract 9202 and Census Tract 9207.02, with respective values of $86,154 and $85,270.

In 2023, 17.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Walla Walla County, WA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 0.677%.

Housing

Property

$375,600

Median Property Value 2023

±$12,697

$15,424

Median Property Taxes

±$843

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Walla Walla County, WA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Walla Walla County, WA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

65.9%

Homeownership

2023

66.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 65.9% of the housing units in Walla Walla County, WA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 66.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Walla Walla County, WA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9201
Census Tract 9202
Census Tract 9207.02

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Walla Walla County, WA was Census Tract 9201 with a value of $91,056, followed by Census Tract 9202 and Census Tract 9207.02, with respective values of $86,154 and $85,270.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Walla Walla County, WA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$72,212

Median Household Income

± $4,129

23.4k

Number of Households

± 1,067

In 2023, the median household income of the 23.4k households in Walla Walla County, WA grew to $72,212 from the previous year's value of $66,635.

The following chart displays the households in Walla Walla County, WA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Walla Walla County, WA is from Washington.

0.47

2022 Wage GINI in Washington

0.468

2021 Wage GINI in Washington

In 2022, the income inequality in Washington was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.285% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Washington was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Washington in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Washington across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (69.7%)
Worked At Home (11.2%)
Carpooled (9.41%)

In 2023, 69.7% of workers in Walla Walla County, WA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.2%) and those who carpooled to work (9.41%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

14.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Walla Walla County, WA have a shorter commute time (14.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0.704% of the workforce in Walla Walla County, WA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Walla Walla County, WA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Walla Walla County, WA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Walla Walla County, WA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 17.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Walla Walla County, WA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 0.677%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

11.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Walla Walla County, WA (6.74k out of 57.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Walla Walla County, WA is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 14.8% of the children was living in poverty in Walla Walla County, WA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 11.7%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92% of the population of Walla Walla County, WA has health coverage, with 43.2% on employee plans, 19% on Medicaid, 13.3% on Medicare, 14.9% on non-group plans, and 1.62% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Walla Walla County, WA see 901 patients per year on average, which represents a 8.29% increase from the previous year (832 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1393 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 303 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

901 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Walla Walla County, WA

Primary care physicians in Walla Walla County, WA see an average of 901 patients per year. This represents a 8.29% increase from the previous year (832 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Walla Walla County, WA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.5% under 18 years, 21.7% between 18 and 34 years, 34.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.99%

Uninsured

43.2%

Employer Coverage

19%

Medicaid

13.3%

Medicare

14.9%

Non-Group

1.62%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Walla Walla County, WA declined by 2.81% from 8.22% to 7.99%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Walla Walla County, WA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 23.6 in Walla Walla County, WA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Walla Walla County, WA.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 29.7% in Walla Walla County, WA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Walla Walla County, WA.