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

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2023 Population

107,749

0.331% 1-year growth

US Senator

Patty Murray

Democratic Party

US Senator

Maria Cantwell

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

33.2

0.606% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

18.8%

3% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$62,487

6.02% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$282,200

11% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

46,011

0.0652% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA had a population of 108k people with a median age of 33.2 and a median household income of $62,487. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA grew from 107,394 to 107,749, a 0.331% increase and its median household income grew from $58,937 to $62,487, a 6.02% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA are White (Non-Hispanic) (70.9%), Other (Hispanic) (6.66%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.46%), Two+ (Hispanic) (5.37%), and White (Hispanic) (4.75%).

16% 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.

93.7% 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 (9,043 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA was $282,200, 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 18.2 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 Grant & Kittitas Counties PUMA, WA, Stevens, Okanogan, Pend Oreille & Ferry Counties PUMA, WA, Walla Walla, Benton (Outer) & Franklin (Outer) Counties PUMA, WA, 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, and Spokane County (Outer)--Cheney City 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 93.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 8.8% of Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA residents were born outside of the country (9.48k people).

In 2023, there were 10.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (76.4k people) in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.18k Other (Hispanic) and 5.88k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA are Spanish (11,532 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (1,257 households), and German (406 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

53,232

Women

49.3%

54,730

Men

50.7%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 107,962 inhabitants, with 50.7% men, and 49.3% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

93.7%

2023 Citizenship

93%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 93.7% of Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA was 93%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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)
76.4k ± 544
Other (Hispanic)
7.18k ± 986
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
5.88k ± 640

17.5%

Hispanic Population

18.9k people

17.5% of the people in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA are hispanic (18.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 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
4,539 ± 1,619 people
China
879 ± 725 people
India
438 ± 513 people

In 2022, 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 4,539 Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA residents, followed by China with 879 and India with 438.

Foreign-Born Population

8.8%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

9.48k people

9.56%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

10.3k people

As of 2023, 8.8% of Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA residents (9.48k 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 Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA was 9.56%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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
11,532 households (11.3%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
1,257 households (1.23%)
German
406 households (0.399%)

16% 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%. 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 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA was Spanish. 11.3% 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
2,165 ± 237
Gulf War (2001-)
1,347 ± 232
Gulf War (1990s)
864 ± 193

Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.61 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA employs 46k people. The largest industries in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (6,566 people), Farming (3,386 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,099 people), and the highest paying industries are Offices of physicians ($184,169), Medical equipment & supplies manufacturing ($103,420), and Aircraft & parts manufacturing ($102,122).

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 $50,325. The income inequality in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.472, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

20,714

Women

44.9%

25,420

Men

55.1%

The workforce of Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA in 2020 was 46,134 people, with 44.9% woman, and 55.1% men.

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

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Occupations

46k

2022 Value

−0.0652%

1 Year decline

± −0.0652%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA declined at a rate of −0.0652%, from 46k employees to 46k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA, are Postsecondary teachers (2,357 people), Miscellaneous agricultural workers, including animal breeders (2,201 people), and Teaching assistants (1,194 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

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

46k

2022 Value

−0.0652%

1 Year decline

± −0.0652%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA declined at a rate of −0.0652%, from 46k employees to 46k 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 (6,566 people), Farming (3,386 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,099 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

$44,647

Median earning men ± $1,870

$31,122

Median earning women ± $2,325

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($68,941), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($60,524), and Manufacturing ($54,401).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Construction ($51,786), Public Administration ($50,641), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($47,228).

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

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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 2022, universities in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA awarded 9,043 degrees. The student population of Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 12,687 male students and 14,852 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA are White (5,528 and 66%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (1,201 and 14.3%), Asian (607 and 7.25%), and Two or More Races (497 and 5.93%).

The largest universities in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA by number of degrees awarded are Washington State University (9,043 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA are General Business Administration & Management (578 and 6.39%), General Psychology (482 and 5.33%), and Registered Nursing (433 and 4.79%).

The median tuition cost in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA for a public four year colleges is $10,708 for in-state students and $26,392 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 83.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 24.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 27,539 (46.1% men and 53.9% 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 2022 there were 27,539 students enrolled in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA, 46.1% men and 53.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 16,190 records, of which 54.1% were women and 45.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Mechanical Engineering
265 degrees awarded
General Psychology
466 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
370 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA was Mechanical Engineering with 265 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

9,043 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Washington State University with 9,043 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 3,924 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA, which is 0.767 times less than the 5,119 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 5,528 degrees mean that there were 4.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,201 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 ($10,708) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,993) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($960) 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 2022, 0.665% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.68% 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 2022 were Some college (25.7k), High School or Equivalent (20.4k), and Bachelors Degree (13.9k).

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 $282,200 in 2023, which is 0.93 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $254,200 to $282,200, a 11% increase. The homeownership rate in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA is 62%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA have an average commute time of 18.2 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.

Median household income in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA is $62,487. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA was King County (Central)--Sammamish, Issaquah, Mercer Island & Newcastle Cities PUMA, WA with a value of $192,778, followed by King County (Northeast)--Snoqualmie City, Cottage Lake, Union Hill & Novelty Hill PUMA, WA and King County (Northwest Central)--Greater Bellevue City PUMA, WA, with respective values of $175,297 and $163,708.

Housing

Property

$282,200

Median Property Value 2023

±$8,082

$25,602

Median Property Taxes

±$965

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

2023

69.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 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 60.2%.

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

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA was King County (Central)--Sammamish, Issaquah, Mercer Island & Newcastle Cities PUMA, WA with a value of $192,778, followed by King County (Northeast)--Snoqualmie City, Cottage Lake, Union Hill & Novelty Hill PUMA, WA and King County (Northwest Central)--Greater Bellevue City PUMA, WA, with respective values of $175,297 and $163,708.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, 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.

$62,487

Median Household Income

± $2,402

41.3k

Number of Households

± 1,394

In 2023, the median household income of the 41.3k households in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA grew to $62,487 from the previous year's value of $58,937.

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

0.472

2022 Wage GINI in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA

0.474

2021 Wage GINI in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA

In 2022, the income inequality in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA was 0.472 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.546% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more 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 2023

Drove Alone (68.2%)
Carpooled (11.3%)
Worked At Home (9.29%)

In 2023, 68.2% of workers in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.3%) and those who worked at home (9.29%).

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

18.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA have a shorter commute time (18.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.06% 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

18.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA (19k out of 101k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. 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.

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

92.6% of the population of Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA has health coverage, with 44.4% on employee plans, 21.1% on Medicaid, 12% on Medicare, 13.6% on non-group plans, and 1.53% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Washington see 1184 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.68% increase from the previous year (1176 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1175 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 215 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,184 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Washington

Primary care physicians in Washington see an average of 1,184 patients per year. This represents a 0.68% increase from the previous year (1,176 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 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.8% under 18 years, 28.3% between 18 and 34 years, 31.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.38%

Uninsured

44.4%

Employer Coverage

21.1%

Medicaid

12%

Medicare

13.6%

Non-Group

1.53%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Whitman, Asotin, Adams, Lincoln, Columbia & Garfield Counties PUMA, WA grew by 1.06% from 7.3% to 7.38%.

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.