Walla Walla, WA

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2024 Population

62,161

US Senator

Patty Murray

Democratic Party

US Senator

Maria Cantwell

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

38.5

0.522% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

12.1%

2.91% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$74,202

2.76% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$408,900

8.87% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

27,846

1.01% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Walla Walla, 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.

94.7% of the residents in Walla Walla, WA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Walla Walla, WA are Walla Walla Community College (1,086 degrees awarded in 2024), Walla Walla University (393 degrees), and Whitman College (330 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Walla Walla, WA was $408,900, and the homeownership rate was 65%.

Most people in Walla Walla, WA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 15.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Walla Walla, WA was 2 cars per household.

Walla Walla, WA borders Hermiston-Pendleton, OR, Kennewick-Richland, WA, and Pullman, WA.

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United States Washington

Population & Diversity

Walla Walla, WA is home to a population of 62.2k people, from which 94.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 9.51% of Walla Walla, WA residents were born outside of the country (5.91k people).

In 2024, there were 7.71 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (42.1k people) in Walla Walla, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.46k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 5.01k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.7%

2024 Citizenship

95.2%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 94.7% of Walla Walla, WA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Walla Walla, WA was 95.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Walla Walla, WA

White (Non-Hispanic)
42.1k ± 347
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
5.46k ± 709
Other (Hispanic)
5.01k ± 735

23.8%

Hispanic Population

14.8k people

23.8% of the people in Walla Walla, WA are hispanic (14.8k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Walla Walla, WA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
247,954 ± 12,030 people
India
116,227 ± 8,308 people
China
94,449 ± 7,500 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Washington was Mexico, the natal country of 247,954 Washington residents, followed by India with 116,227 and China with 94,449.

Foreign-Born Population

9.51%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

5.91k people

9.68%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

6.01k people

As of 2024, 9.51% of Walla Walla, WA residents (5.91k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Walla Walla, WA was 9.68%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,341 ± 226
Gulf War (2001-)
664 ± 201
Gulf War (1990s)
498 ± 134

Walla Walla, WA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.02 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Walla Walla, WA.

Health

93.1% of the population of Walla Walla, WA has health coverage, with 43.1% on employee plans, 18.9% on Medicaid, 14.1% on Medicare, 15.4% on non-group plans, and 1.54% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Washington see 1,202 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,202 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1152 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 186 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Washington.

1,202 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Washington

Primary care physicians in Washington see an average of 1,202 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,202 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.1% under 18 years, 21.8% between 18 and 34 years, 34.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.95%

Uninsured

43.1%

Employer Coverage

18.9%

Medicaid

14.1%

Medicare

15.4%

Non-Group

1.54%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Walla Walla, WA declined by 13% from 7.99% to 6.95%.

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

Economy

The economy of Walla Walla, WA employs 27.8k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Walla Walla, WA were Health Care & Social Assistance (4,600 people), Educational Services (3,566 people), and Retail Trade (3,469 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($90,795), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($85,159), and Public Administration ($81,530).

Employment

Occupations

27.8k

2024 Value

± 1,304

−1.01%

1 Year decline

± 6.74%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Walla Walla, WA declined at a rate of −1.01%, from 28.1k employees to 27.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Walla Walla, WA, are Management Occupations (3,065 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,558 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,555 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Walla Walla, WA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Washington.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Washington (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

27.8k

2024 Value

± 1,304

−1.01%

1 Year decline

± 6.74%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Walla Walla, WA declined at a rate of −1.01%, from 28.1k employees to 27.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Walla Walla, WA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,600 people), Educational Services (3,566 people), and Retail Trade (3,469 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Walla Walla, WA, though some of these residents may live in Walla Walla, WA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$51,929

Median earning men ± $2,504

$36,976

Median earning women ± $3,310

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($88,220), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($75,761), and Construction ($62,921).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Construction ($80,139), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($69,219), and Public Administration ($62,250).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Washington.

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.

The visualization shows the 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 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Kamala Harris with 57.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.4%).

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

Voting results are not available for Walla Walla, WA. Showing the available data for Washington.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (57.2%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (39%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.4%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Washington went to Kamala Harris with 57.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (39%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.4%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Washington for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Washington

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Washington.

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.

Education

In 2024, universities in Walla Walla, WA awarded 1,809 degrees. The student population of Walla Walla, WA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 2,816 male students and 3,138 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Walla Walla, WA are White (971 and 55.3%), Hispanic or Latino (453 and 25.8%), Two or More Races (91 and 5.18%), and Unknown (85 and 4.84%).

The largest universities in Walla Walla, WA by number of degrees awarded are Walla Walla Community College (1,086 and 60%), Walla Walla University (393 and 21.7%), and Whitman College (330 and 18.2%).

The most popular majors in Walla Walla, WA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (233 and 12.9%), Registered Nursing (148 and 8.18%), and Early Childhood Education & Teaching (120 and 6.63%).

The median tuition costs are $48,261 for private four year colleges, and $5,279 and $6,700 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Walla Walla, WA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 38.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 5,954 (47.3% men and 52.7% 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 2024 there were 5,954 students enrolled in Walla Walla, WA, 47.3% men and 52.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,930 records, of which 53.3% were women and 46.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biological Sciences
53 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
48 degrees awarded
Other Research & Experimental Psychology
37 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Walla Walla, WA was General Biological Sciences with 53 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Walla Walla Community College
1,086 degrees awarded
Walla Walla University
393 degrees awarded
Whitman College
330 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Walla Walla Community College with 1,086 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 801 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Walla Walla, WA, which is 0.795 times less than the 1,008 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 971 degrees mean that there were 2.14 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 453 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 ($48,261) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($878) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,083) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Housing & Living

The median property value in Walla Walla, WA was $408,900 in 2024, which is 1.23 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $375,600 to $408,900, a 8.87% increase. The homeownership rate in Walla Walla, WA is 65%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Walla Walla, WA have an average commute time of 15.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Walla Walla, WA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$408,900

Median Property Value 2024

±$13,857

$15,236

Median Property Taxes

±$831

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, WA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

65%

Homeownership

2024

66.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 65% of the housing units in Walla Walla, WA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 65.9%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$74,202

Median Household Income

± $4,241

23.4k

Number of Households

± 1,163

In 2024, the median household income of the 23.4k households in Walla Walla, WA grew to $74,202 from the previous year's value of $72,212.

The following chart displays the households in Walla Walla, 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, WA is from Washington.

0.469

2024 Wage GINI in Washington

0.468

2023 Wage GINI in Washington

In 2024, the income inequality in Washington was 0.469 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0979% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Washington was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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 2024

Drove Alone (70.1%)
Worked At Home (11.5%)
Carpooled (8.14%)

In 2024, 70.1% of workers in Walla Walla, WA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.5%) and those who carpooled to work (8.14%).

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

15.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Walla Walla, WA have a shorter commute time (15.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.845% of the workforce in Walla Walla, WA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Walla Walla, 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, 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, WA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Walla Walla, WA (6.93k out of 57.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Males 18 - 24.

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

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.