Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA

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2024 Population

108,126

US Senator

Patty Murray

Democratic Party

US Senator

Maria Cantwell

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

33.4

0.602% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

18.3%

2.87% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$64,578

3.35% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$313,400

11.1% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

46,948

0.777% 1-year growth

About

16.2% of the households in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, 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.

93.5% of the residents in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA are Washington State University (8,218 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA was $313,400, and the homeownership rate was 62%.

Most people in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA was 2 cars per household.

Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA borders Bonner, Latah, Shoshone, Boundary, Benewah & Kootenai (Southeast) Counties PUMA, ID, Central Idaho--Lewiston City & Nez Perce Reservation PUMA, ID, Umatilla (East & South), Union, Baker & Wallowa Counties PUMA, OR, Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA, Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA, Spokane County (Outer)--Cheney City PUMA, WA, and Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA.

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Population & Diversity

Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA is home to a population of 108k people, from which 93.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 8.95% of Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA residents were born outside of the country (9.68k people).

In 2024, there were 10 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (76.1k people) in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.59k Other (Hispanic) and 5.98k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA are Spanish (11,908 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (1,046 households), and German (487 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

53,564

Women

49.4%

54,911

Men

50.6%

The resident population of United States in 2024 was 108,475 inhabitants, with 50.6% men, and 49.4% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA.

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Citizenship

93.5%

2024 Citizenship

93.7%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 93.5% of Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA was 93.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA

White (Non-Hispanic)
76.1k ± 534
Other (Hispanic)
7.59k ± 1.06k
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
5.98k ± 947

17.8%

Hispanic Population

19.2k people

17.8% of the people in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA are hispanic (19.2k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
4,454 ± 1,605 people
Guatemala
621 ± 610 people
Vietnam
463 ± 527 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA was Mexico, the natal country of 4,454 Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA residents, followed by Guatemala with 621 and Vietnam with 463.

Foreign-Born Population

8.95%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

9.68k people

8.8%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

9.48k people

As of 2024, 8.95% of Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA residents (9.68k 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 Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA was 8.8%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
11,908 households (11.6%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
1,046 households (1.02%)
German
487 households (0.476%)

16.2% of the households in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. 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.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA was Spanish. 11.6% of the households in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,051 ± 206
Gulf War (2001-)
1,240 ± 237
Gulf War (1990s)
764 ± 175

Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.65 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA.

Health

92.5% of the population of Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA has health coverage, with 43.9% on employee plans, 21.5% on Medicaid, 12% on Medicare, 13.7% on non-group plans, and 1.49% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Idaho see 1,619 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,619 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1534 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 371 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.3% were men and 49.7% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,619 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Idaho

Primary care physicians in Idaho see an average of 1,619 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,619 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24% under 18 years, 27.8% between 18 and 34 years, 31.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.3% were men and 49.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.46%

Uninsured

43.9%

Employer Coverage

21.5%

Medicaid

12%

Medicare

13.7%

Non-Group

1.49%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA grew by 1.09% from 7.38% to 7.46%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA employs 46.9k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA were Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (6,342 people), Farming (3,226 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,199 people), and the highest paying industries were Offices of physicians ($174,139), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($146,534), and Aircraft & parts manufacturing ($132,546).

Males in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA have an average income that is 1.3 times higher than the average income of females, which is $55,698. The income inequality in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.478, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

22,135

Women

47.1%

24,813

Men

52.9%

The workforce of Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA in 2024 was 46,948 people, with 47.1% woman, and 52.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

46.9k

2024 Value

0.777%

1 Year growth

± 0.777%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA grew at a rate of 0.777%, from 46.6k employees to 46.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA, are Postsecondary teachers (1,847 people), Miscellaneous agricultural workers, including animal breeders (1,744 people), and Cashiers (1,179 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Idaho (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

46.9k

2024 Value

0.777%

1 Year growth

± 0.777%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA grew at a rate of 0.777%, from 46.6k employees to 46.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA, are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (6,342 people), Farming (3,226 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,199 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA, though some of these residents may live in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,048

Median earning men ± $2,274

$33,368

Median earning women ± $2,112

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($71,588), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($68,750), and Manufacturing ($61,429).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($57,608), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($54,521), and Information ($53,304).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

3.01%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 836k people employed in Idaho. This represents a 3.01% 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 8.06%.

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

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 Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, 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 Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA awarded 8,218 degrees. The student population of Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 11,714 male students and 13,971 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA are White (4,964 and 64.3%), Hispanic or Latino (1,156 and 15%), Asian (594 and 7.7%), and Two or More Races (536 and 6.95%).

The largest universities in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA by number of degrees awarded are Washington State University (8,218 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA are General Business Administration & Management (640 and 7.79%), General Psychology (545 and 6.63%), and Registered Nursing (346 and 4.21%).

The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $11,305 for in-state students and $27,864 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 86.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 19.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 25,685 (45.6% men and 54.4% 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 25,685 students enrolled in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA, 45.6% men and 54.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 14,488 records, of which 54.5% were women and 45.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
531 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
295 degrees awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
240 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA was General Psychology with 531 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Washington State University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

8,218 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Washington State University with 8,218 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 3,497 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA, which is 0.741 times less than the 4,721 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 4,964 degrees mean that there were 4.29 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,156 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

Public, 4-year or above ($11,305) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,086) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($762) 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

Measure

In 2024, 0.967% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.831% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA in 2024 were Some college (23.6k), High School or Equivalent (21.1k), and Bachelors Degree (14.9k).

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 Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA was $313,400 in 2024, which is 0.942 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $282,200 to $313,400, a 11.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA is 62%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA have an average commute time of 18.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$313,400

Median Property Value 2024

±$8,146

$26,187

Median Property Taxes

±$993

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 Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

62%

Homeownership

2024

66.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 62% of the housing units in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 62%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, 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.

$64,578

Median Household Income

± $2,148

42.2k

Number of Households

± 1,491

In 2024, the median household income of the 42.2k households in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA grew to $64,578 from the previous year's value of $62,487.

The following chart displays the households in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, 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

0.478

2024 Wage GINI in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA

0.481

2023 Wage GINI in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA

In 2024, the income inequality in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA was 0.478 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.492% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (68.3%)
Carpooled (10.7%)
Worked At Home (10.1%)

In 2024, 68.3% of workers in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.7%) and those who worked at home (10.1%).

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

18.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA have a shorter commute time (18.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.14% of the workforce in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

18.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA (18.5k out of 101k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, 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.